ADAM Audio D3V Active Desktop Monitoring System with USB-C Connection (Pair, Black)
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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 Hz
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
MP3 player: No
Controller Type: Physical Knob and Switch
Total USB 2.0 Ports: 1
Connectivity Technology: RCA
Connectivity Protocol: USB
Compatible Devices: USB-C, 1/4" TRS, RCA
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Number Of Circuits: 4
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 Hz
Number of Audio Channels: 2.0
Unit Count: 2.0 Count
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 5.87"D x 4.5"W x 9.5"H
Item Weight: 12.3 Pounds
Power Source: Corded Electric
Is Electric: Yes
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Style: D3V White
Astoundingly loud and detailed for being so tiny! The bass that comes out of these little things is hard to believe! The stereo field is very 3D. What you have to realize is that EACH speaker actually has 4 drivers - a ribbon tweeter, a woofer and 2 bass radiators (one on each side). That's EIGHT total drivers you get in just 2 tiny little speakers you can fit in a small backpack. Sure, they don't have Bluetooth, but these are professional audio tools, not consumer speakers. They're designed for professional music production. They're engineered to be highly accurate with a flat frequency response at very short distances. If you're looking for speakers just for casual listening and don't need reference-level reproduction and accuracy, you should get something else. These are total overkill for the average listener. That said, as mini monitors in any kind of professional or semi-pro application these things are unbeatable for the price! I have a pair of Dynaudio LYD48 speakers that cost $2,400 and while these little guys can't match them, they come surprisingly close for a tiny fraction of the price. I definitely feel comfortable producing music and mixing on them. I have them hooked up to my TV in my bedroom and it's turned what used to be just an entertainment center into a respectable audio production space. I love lying in bed with a wireless keyboard, mouse and Bluetooth MIDI controller and producing music on these things. They'd be great for a home DJ setup too. The latest firmware update allows you to disable the auto shut-off feature and solves the problem some users were experiencing with the high end being muted at low volumes. Overall I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. I'll be taking these with me when I travel. They'd be perfect for working at small desks and in hotel rooms.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2025 by Nobody's Business
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
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 White
Our home studio already had a pair of Adam A5X setup with a 10 inch Adam T10S sub and we love the sound from that set up so much that when we saw that the D3V was release and came in white, we wanted them as reference monitors for our home DJ set up, we had larger alphatheta wave eights before and the small space just couldn’t handle the power of them so now that we have these space saving speakers we can stage the wave eights out more and have room behind the decks to dance. Right out of the box they sound really nice for the size while used a reference speakers, the feel and frequencies hits just right. The sound is really sweet from these, really makes you want to move. I would highly recommend them to any beginners to pro that wants small speakers with sweet punch. They were able to do this with the x-art tweeter and the 3inch driver on each speaker paired with a passive radiators on each side of the speaker a feature in which you find in most high end Bluetooth speakers. During most dj sessions with my partner we pair these speakers with a 10 Adam sub from our desk and together they sound alike a $2k+ studio system, it’s so awesome and for a quarter of the price. The build is pretty nice, the plastic housing is thick and though because I have accident knock these off the table without any repercussions other then small minor dents or scratches. Come with nice angled up stands. A little mediocre that the speaker only has one input of TSR on it but there’s so many input adaptors out there to fit your need. Having a control knob on one side is nice, the other speaker will be connected by a 4-pin audio cable. The power cord and brick is pretty longer the package was very nice and recycle martial which is always plus these days. They functionality and price of these are for anyone looking for great compact sounding speakers for music making or just plane listening.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025 Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025 by MAZARxSKUNK
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
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
Style: D3V Black
The Adam Audio D3V sounds very good irregardless of size. It is very compact, but very solid. I had it hooked up to an audio interface and to my PC. I played lots of streaming music from Youtube music, and Amazon Music as well. I also watched a lot of youtube videos, and shows on Amazon prime. Very nice sound performance, a huge step up in performance from a generic USB speaker set. However there were a few minor issues. The first one was that to change modes requires you to pay attention to the color of the LED in the front so you know if the unit is in USB, analog, or muted mode. I didnt know this as a new user so spent a few minutes figuring out that you had to press the volume knob to change the color/modes. A little user unfriendly unless you intinctively what color does what. It made a pretty bad crackling sound when the PC came out of sleep, and also random crackling sounds just out of the blue, about once a day on average. I reaarranged power supplies, separated lines, all to no avail. Tech support to Adam Audio suggested to turn off the speakers when waking the PC, then turning them back on. Huh. Narrowed it down to the USB line going into the PC from the audio interface. So it's not directly tied into Adam Audio really, but it definitely affects the units performance if it's being used as a PC sound system. However I tried a competing product from another audio company and there were comparatively few problems. Go figure. Aside from the occasional annoying crackle and hiss, the sound quality was pretty outstanding. Decent bass, satisfying mids and very clear highs from the ribbon tweeter. It looks good, it fits well on a desk, and comes with desk stands. It has a new firmware update that attempts to solve user complaints from the past, especially the power off feature. I don't know if power off is really that necessary because using a watt meter, it showed the unit using 4 watts when inactive without power saving. It wouldn't be so bad if the speakers would actually turn back on like they were supposed to. So turning that feature off was a no brainer. But it would still go into that mode occasionally because I was trying to press the button, cycle through the colors, and then bam, it goes into red mode, powersaving got me again.. argh. Overall I have to give the Adam Audio D3V speakers 5 stars based on sound quality, and the way it connects to PC via USB, no bluetooth though. I found the main Volume control non-intuitive, but workable once you memorize the colors and what they stand for (minus 1/2 star). The main issue for me was the occasional crackle, about one good sharp one everyday (minus 1 star). The advice from Adams tech support to turn off the speaker, to avoid the crackling, cracked me up (plus 1/4 star).
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2025 by Amazon Customer