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ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Studio Monitor Speakers - Black

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Condition
New
Style
D3V Black
Model
AMS-D3V-Black
Dimensions
12.25"D x 12.25"W x 8.5"H
Weight
7.9 lb
Color
Black
Frequency Response
45 hertz
Warranty
2-year standard warranty, extension to 5-year warranty upon registration in My ADAM User Area
Works with
USB-C, 1/4" TRS, RCA

Features 6

  • 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

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.

Specs 33

Brand ADAM Audio
Speaker Maximum Output Power 80 watts
Frequency Response 45 hertz
Connectivity Technology USB, TRS
Audio Output Mode Stereo
Mounting Type Tabletop & Mic Stand
Enclosure Material Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Speaker Type Monitor

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Amazing for the money when they aren't held back
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2026 by Nathan M
Incredible sound for this size and price
Style: D3V Black
I did a lot of searching for audiophile desktop speakers that wouldn’t break the bank. I was prepared to spend more than this, but my research led me to these D3Vs. I’d never even heard of Adam Audio before, but they seemed to check all the boxes that mattered to me in terms of sound quality, size, and price. When they recently went on sale here at Amazon, I decided to pull the trigger. The D3Vs have been everything I’d hoped they would be. Wonderfully detailed with respectable bass for their diminutive size. The ribbon tweeters are fast, giving a lifelike crispness to things like plucked guitar strings. Bass is fairly tight and deep enough for most music, although I could see adding a subwoofer at some point for watching movies on my computer. Stereo imagining is good despite my current setup being far from perfect. I’ve heard high-end home theater systems costing tens of thousands of dollars. No, the D3Vs aren’t on that same lofty level, but despite their modest asking price (especially if you catch them on sale), it’s hard to argue that the sound they produce is not audiophile grade for desktop speakers. As with any speakers, it’s garbage in, garbage out. If the source material isn’t up to snuff, you won’t know what the speakers are truly capable of. I fed these D3Vs 24-bit music and was nothing but satisfied with the results. Even just listening to average-quality music on YouTube, the sound these produce is noticeably more detailed and enjoyable than what I was getting from my previous desktop speakers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2026 by erugifog
AMAZING !!! (...glad I got them)
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! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025 by Mr. Gadget
Best desktop speakers
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
Superb sound, compact size, great design, and quality support
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! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025 by AG
Grest value hifi desktop speakers.
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025 by D. Altier
Excellent audio monitors for price and size
Style: D3V Black
Very well made and packaged with high quality usb-c cable to attach to computer Sound from audio interface (Apollo ) is excellent. Good enough for reference monitors recording on a small desk Sound thru usb-c from Mac is pretty good, so can listen to utube etc without turning on interface.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026 by Norman S Millian
truly impressive small monitors
Style: D3V Black
Incredible monitors, especially for their size (and cost). I needed a small pair of monitors for a month project, away from my main setup. These more-than do the trick; great sound, design. Nice to have a digital input, well-thought out options for placement (switches in the back of the main monitor). Side-firing passive woofers! So the bass is impressive. And the aesthetic, and the stands, are icing on the cake. Highly recommended 👍 EDIT: changed my rating from 5 to 4 stars: the headphone jack is seriously disappointing; the output on my macbook air sounds phenomenally better; perhaps mine is not working right? either way, easy enough to plug my phones directly into the mac. otherwise, thoroughly enjoying working with the D3Vs... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2025 by mewhoiam
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