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Style: D3V Black
Features
- Bring ADAM Audio sound quality to your desk with the fully active D3V monitoring system. Designed for songwriters, producers, and music lovers, the stylish monitors can be directly connected to computers and mobile devices via USB-C
- Each pair features 3.5 aluminum woofers and ferrite magnet systems driven by 80 W amplifiers. The woofers are further complemented by dual-sided 3.5 passive radiators which allow the D3V to extend as low as 45 Hz
- The D3V features a 1.5 D-ART (Desktop Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter) for the same precise and unfatiguing high-frequency reproduction that ADAM Audios established monitors are known for
- The left speakers backplate features balanced 1/4 inputs plus DSP-powered switches to address common acoustical issues arising from speaker placement. The front panel includes a headphone socket and volume knob
- The D3V comes complete with detachable monitor stands that are angled at 15 toward the users ears. Additionally, there is a standard threaded 3/8 hole for microphone stand mounting on the underside of both monitors
- With the latest firmware, you can turn the 20-minute auto sleep mode on or off. Stay powered for long mixes, audio streams, or gaming marathons, or save energy when you step away
Description
The D3V is a fully active desktop monitoring system designed for songwriters, producers, and music lovers who want to enjoy ADAM Audio sound quality as conveniently as possible. Available in white or black editions, the active monitors feature the iconic golden ribbon tweeter and stay true to ADAM Audio’s German industrial design heritage. Each active pair features 3.5” aluminum woofers and ferrite magnet system driven by 80 W amplifiers. The woofers are further complemented by dual-sided 3.5” passive radiators which allow the D3V to extend as low as 45 Hz. With 25 years’ experience working with ribbon tweeter technology, ADAM Audio has created a compact 1.5” D-ART (Desktop Accelerated Ribbon Tweeter) so D3V customers can enjoy the precise and unfatiguing high-frequency reproduction that their established monitoring systems are known for. The D3V features a USB-C input which means the monitoring system behaves as a digital output device when connected to a computer and negates the need for an additional audio interface for playback. This plug’n’play functionality extends to mobile devices so high-quality audio can be enjoyed without the compression or conversion normally associated with such connections. The D3V also features balanced ¼" TRS inputs for more traditional analogue audio applications. The backplate of the left speaker features a range of user-friendly switches to address the common acoustical issues arising from speaker placement, while the front panel includes a headphone socket and volume knob that doubles as a control for the audio input selection, muting and other functions. The D3V comes complete with detachable monitor stands that are angled at 15° toward the users’ ears. Additionally, there is a standard threaded 3/8” hole for microphone stand mounting on the underside of both monitors.
Brand: ADAM Audio
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 80 watts
Frequency Response: 45 hertz
Connectivity Technology: RCA
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Audio Output Mode: Stereo
Mounting Type: Tabletop & Mic Stand
Enclosure Material: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Speaker Type: Monitor
Additional Features: 3.5'' Aluminum Woofers plus dual-sided 3.5" passive radiators, Handmade Precision D-ART Tweeters, Powered compact desktop studio monitor pair
Antenna Location: For Computers, For Smartphones or Tablets
Color: Black
Is Waterproof: FALSE
Warranty Type: Limited
Control Method: Touch
Speaker Size: 3.5 inches
Woofer Diameter: 3.5 inches
Tweeter Diameter: 1.5 inches
Specific Uses For Product: Recording
Controller Type: Physical Knob and Switch
Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1
Unit Count: 2 Count
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 5.87"D x 4.5"W x 9.5"H
Item Weight: 12 pounds
Power Source: Corded Electric
Brand: ADAM Audio
Model Number: AMS-D3V-Black
Model Name: DV3 Black
Built-In Media: 2 monitors
Warranty Description: 2-year standard warranty, extension to 5-year warranty upon registration in My ADAM User Area
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer: ADAM Audio
Speaker Maximum Output Power: 80 watts
Frequency Response: 45 hertz
Number of Audio Channels: 2
Connectivity Technology: RCA
Connectivity Protocol: USB
Compatible Devices: USB-C, 1/4" TRS, RCA
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Number Of Circuits: 4
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style: D3V Black
Excellent for the money. Deep powerful bass - clean, detailed highs that don't fatigue - great imaging and wide staging for little desktop speakers. There is one catch, and that is if you're using the USB input, you will be hampering their performance. The USB input is very basic (only 16-bit), and with it I found issues with the tonality of the midrange - very dry and boxy sounding. Not very natural. I bought a cable adapter to feed them via analog into the two 1/4" TRS inputs from my motherboard's onboard, and same thing. So to get the best out of these, you need a high quality, external DAC. I paired them up with a Schiit Modi Multibit 2, and they opened WAY up in terms of detail, separation, depth and layering, macro dynamics, and now of course the midrange is full and natural. So these are VERY capable speakers, but be prepared to feed them with a good source if you want the best out of them, and don't use the USB input if you can help it.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026 by Nathan M
Style: D3V Black
Ultimate desktop speakers. I prefer their traditional dial volume control, usbc connection option and easy off/on buttons. They are well built and the sound quality is worth the price.
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2026 by J and G Simp
Style: D3V Black
These little speakers punch way above their weight in quality of sound. And they are superbly designed, from the way the included stands angle the speakers upward from a typical desk surface to the way those stands slide into the speaker bases. Their bottoms are covered with a great non-slip material. The box also includes a few strips of non-slid material you can put onto the bottoms of the speakers, and they go into well-designed grooves that are designed to fit around the stands when you use them. Every aspect of the design radiates quality. All of this is in service of sound as good as any speakers this size I've ever heard. The tweeters radiate in a tight cone, so you want to be sure you've got them pointed at your ears - if you're too far off-axis, you'll lose those crisp high ends. So if you're looking for a pair of everyday room speakers that sound fine as you walk around the room, these wouldn't be a great choice for that reason. But that's not what they were designed for - they are monitors for people sitting between them, either a musician or engineer working on music, or just a music lover who spends a lot of time in one spot, such as working at the computer. For those people, these are fabulous. Update: The original release of the speakers included two problems (the highs were diminished at low volumes, and the speakers turned off automatically after being quiet for a while, requiring you to manually turn them on again later). People complained, and the manufacturer released a software patch that resolved both issues. The patch came out for both Windows and Mac (a rarity), and it worked perfectly. I consider that really fantastic customer service. Great speakers from a great company!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025 by AG
Style: D3V Black
First, Adam released the firmware update to stop standby mode in Feb 25. Outstanding performers! The only small speakers I’ve used that I feel like a sub is optional. Don’t get me wrong, they don’t get to 20hz, but they get deeper than any speaker I’ve tried this size. I feel like these are a great value too. You spend $100-150 for a good amp, that would leave you at most $200 to get a pair of speakers, and I couldn’t find anything of this caliber close to that price. I am going to add a sub, but I’ll probably cross these pretty low. I just ordered another set to do a powered surround sound setup. Cons: 1. No auto-sense connection, you must double press the volume button to change to USB-C input. 2. A proprietary speaker interconnect cable. I can’t be too upset, as I appreciate that data and power are consolidated into a single cable. Pro: 1. Stellar sound! These speakers actually thump, which I was finding impossible for this size at any price point. I almost went with the the SVS Prime Sarellites, but they were bigger, required separate amplification, and more expensive overall . These are a perfect size for near-field. 2. The ability to change the DSP to match the room. 3. Ability to turn off the auto standby, though I’m currently using the standby. I just hook my iPhone up to it USB-C to USB-C and jam out. Unplug my phone and walk off. 20 minutes later they go into standby 4. The physical size is perfect for a desk, but I’m using them on a sim rig surround sound. 5. Zero listening fatigue. Instead of turning these down after 30 minutes because your ears are getting tired, you’ll still have these cranked up.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025 by Josh
Style: D3V Black
Not that it really means anything, but I have a masters in communication, worked in television doing everything from producing to doing camera, lighting and audio and owned several large commercial audio systems through the years. I can't stand second-rate gear. I have always tried to buy and use the best, regardless of venue. Don't buy junk...cry once, never settle for second best, etc. All this being said, I teach production online and spend my days wearing headphones in front of a computer and I finally decided to get some "decent" (monitors) for my Mac. Initially I started off looking at Yamaha HS8's ended up considering Genelecs. Again, reality set in that I just needed some good monitor speakers for my computer. I wanted near fields and a set that I could sit in front of all day looking at students' video projects as well as listening to music. I started researching all sorts of monitors at just about every price range, from $125 a pair to $1500 for individual speakers. Awaking from the paralysis of analysis, reality finally set in telling myself all I was doing was getting speakers for the computer...not that I'm mastering anything that often. Looking at online YouTube reviews can be like a proud parent telling how "their" kid (or the speaker they purchased) was the "best". Objectivity is out the window... I also checked out reviewers who didn't seem to have a dog in the hunt, but just was evaluating a number of speakers. Between breaks from work, I looked at every review I could and I figured the sweet spot was somewhere between $350 and $700 for a good set. It finally came down to (I thought) to iLouds. Everyone kept saying how good they are, and I believe them. They're probably incredible and I'll probably eventually buy some. Decision time eventually came as I figured I should "fish or cut bait" and get past watching reviews, getting tired of wearing headphones all day and get something. I almost pulled the trigger on getting the iLouds, but initially I couldn't find them in black on Amazon (at the time they were only offering them in white) so I figured I would get them somewhere else. I then looked at a few more reviews and one reviewer was comparing these with the iLouds. I ended up purchasing these. A few things I like about the Adam Audio Units, is they'll take a USB C input for audio (any one of them on the back of the Mac) and doesn't require an interface (a box inline that connects to USB C and then allows you to connect to anything from 1/4" TRS to RCA's, etc. and has a "volume" control and a headphone jack, costing another $125-150 or so. The iLouds I was looking at were bluetooth (which is fine) but I had my share of problems getting a bluetooth dropping out or connecting them. I have (or gave away) all kinds of bluetooth speakers from Bose to Marshalls, to JVC, etc. and I was tired of having to turn them on, then ensure the link worked and then go back to the computer to make sure the bluetooth was enabled. I just wanted to turn them on and be done. The Adam Audio speakers out of the box are ready to go and come with everything you need (except possibly a usb c to usb c to go from the computer to the speakers). They connect directly with a USB C out of the back of the Mac, there's a volume control on the front of the speaker and a headphone jack. You just connect the USB C, and the power connector, then the "jumper" that goes from one speaker to the other and once you tell the computer the speakers are out there, you're done. What about the sound? Amazing! I have an eq on my Mac (eqMac) and they knock the socks off the Bose units from my Bose Home Speaker 500 to my S1 Pro. (For commercial audio I usually used QSC's and Mackie's, I have the S1 Pro as a small portable system, but that's another story.) These units will get fairly loud (enough your wife will tell you to turn them down) and have good base response...very good. The passive reflectors on the side do their job. There are switches on the back for some eq perspectives such as "untreated" room, desk, wall, etc. which probably help (but I couldn't see a whole lot of difference). So, if you're looking for some no excuse, decent, (incredible) monitors for your computer I don't think you can go wrong. These are really good speakers. Are there others just as good, probably, but no one is sending me speakers to try so I can review them. I just had to make a decision and I think this was a good one. Would I recommend them? Absolutely...which is why I'm writing this review. I don't think you can do better...I love them!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025 by Mr. Gadget
Style: D3V Black
The are excellent for near field desktop use, up to about three-four feet from the speakers. I "downgraded" from larger speakers four times the price with only a tiny reduction in overall bass fullness. The amount of desk real estate and cash recovered was well worth it. The ribbon tweeter is very clean and detailed without being harsh. For thir size, the bass is excellent. The internal DAC via USB-C is excellent. I now rarely feel the need to switch to my external Chord DAC on my desk unless using headphones. The headphone jack/amp on the DV3s is acceptable, but nothing special. Two minor issues. 1) You'll need an external DAC if you want to add a subwoofer. The DV3s don't have a sub connection. 2) Stand by mode activates automatically and shuts off if no sound for 20 min. It cuurently can't be deactivated, but supposedly a firmware fix is forthcoming. Easy to set up, Highly recommended, particularly if desk space is a concern. 4 75 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025 by D. Altier
Style: D3V Black
TL;DR This is a 5 star product *for people like me*: Small desk (no more than 5.5 ft apart sitting on the desk), with a subwoofer, and the ability to run crossover (so these 3 inch woofers don't have to try and go bellow 120hz). They are a 4 star product generally because they are not for everyone, but if I described your usecase then don't hesitate. My Reference: is the Audio Engine A5 these are replacing, and headphones (hifiman he400i). Those will be my primary comparisons. My audio source was a Monolith THX AAA (DAC/amp), until I got a Wiim Ultra (streamer) which is my current audio source, which also outputs to my S8 subwoofer. My room is treated (floor, ceiling, 2.5 walls). Cords: As someone else had said, the cord connecting the powered speaker to the other is short, 78 inches on my measuring tape, but I would bet that with the length of the actual plug on either end of the cord, you get maybe 69 or 70 inches of usable length out of this. It's a very thick cable with 4 pins, similar to an XLR; plug standard TBD. It does not come with a cable for analog audio in, which is a dual 1/4 inch headphone jack, so it would be hard to use these without an audio device of some sort (DAC, amp, DAC/amp, streamer in my case), unless you use the built in DAC which won't give you the clarity these things are capable of. Sound The one complaint: I have about the audio itself is that in order to not hear how small these speakers are, you need a subwoofer and the ability to do crossover; set the crossover to above 120hz (mine is set to 145). If this were my experience I'd take off another star. Not sure if that's really fair to expect from drivers this small, especially at this price point, but I can't leave it out. Mid range: That said, my experience is with a subwoofer and a streamer with crossover functionality. The mids are rich and detailed, even the lower mids are full, which is really impressive for a speaker this small. The smaller size of the drivers becomes an asset, because weight is the enemy of accurate decay. These have fantastic imagining, bass guitars, explosions, deep voices, etc. all sound very, very detailed, but they not taxing on the ears. Highs: The highs are what you expect when you get ribbon tweeters, present and pleasant. The same richness and balance in the mids is maintained until beyond 20Khz. Violins, glass shattering, cymbals, etc. have detail and "texture" that you probably won't have heard before if you haven't had ribbon tweeters. Build: These feel like a brick in the hand, and the lack of ports means there's less room for dust to get at the electronics. They're made of a thick layer of very dense plastic/polymer, similar to what power tools are made of (but thick). They are the height of a 20 bottle of cocacola, just bellow the rim (right under the cap). They are SO small, it's fantastic. And they pump out some BIG sound, with detail I was expecting from Adam Audio (a professional recording studio monitor manufacturer first and foremost). Aesthetics: these are professional/industrial, they're meant to not draw attention, and I like that. It makes my desk feel more like a home theater when I turn down the lights having speakers that melt into the black background, as opposed to speakers that are trying to say something stylistically. I appreciate that the manufacturer made speakers that are meant to be heard and not seen, but it's preference. They are pleasant when I do look at them, though, just professional and subdued. Advice for anyone getting any speakers/looking for better sound, if you're spending this amount on speakers or more, you'll get more detail by working on peripherals like your audio source/processing, adding a subwoofer or adding sound absorbing materials to your space than you would spending more money on speakers. Couches and beds are great sound absorbers, so are thick carpets. If I were Adam Audio I'd ditch the speaker stands and put in analog in cords. But this is their first mass-market product, and it's a real winner imo.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2025 by Susan HArrison
Style: D3V Black
Set these speakers up to use with my Korg Krome Ex and it works perfectly. The sound coming from these two small speakers are surprisingly clear and just what I needed for my Korg.
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2026 by Karl W