ADAM Audio
D3V
Measured · Erin's Audio Corner3.5″ 2-way active studio monitor with a passive-radiator port. Typical price €299 per pair.
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Fit at a glance
From the same rules the quiz uses, for mixing at a normal level with room for peaks.
| Room | Woofer size | Loud enough up to |
|---|---|---|
| Small (about 10 m²) | Fits | 2.8 m |
| Medium (about 18 m²) | On the small side | 2 m |
| Large (about 30 m²) | On the small side | 1.4 m |
Measurements
| Preference score (with sub) | 7.59 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 48 Hz |
| Measurement quality | High |
Measurement: Erin's Audio Corner, via Spinorama. Spinorama page
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM Audio D3V (this one) | €299 | 3.5″ | Passive radiator | 100 dB | 48 Hz | 7.59 | — |
| Kali Audio LP-UNF | €295 | 4.5″ | Front | 103 dB | 44 Hz | 6.67 | — |
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Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure. * estimated from the maker's figure.
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Compared with
Setup
- Passive radiator: fine close to a wall.
- Has a switch to cut bass when it stands on a desk or near a wall.
- Tweeter at ear height, about 110–120 cm when seated.
Specs
| Woofer | 3.5″ |
| Ways | 2 |
| Port | Passive radiator |
| Max SPL (maker) | 97 dB (each, peak) |
| Size (H × W × D) | 200 × 115 × 150 mm |
| Inputs | TRS, USB |
| Boundary EQ | Yes |
| Room correction | No |
Where to buy
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