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ADAM AudioD3V 3" 80W Active Studio Monitors - Black (Pair)

ADAM Audio
ADAM Audio D3V 3" 80W Active Studio Monitors - Black (Pair)
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The Korena take

A compact active studio-monitor pair with USB-C playback, balanced analog inputs, headphone output, and adjustable room adaptation.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Music creators using a computer, Mac, Windows, or iOS setup
  • Desktop monitoring setups that benefit from a supplied 15° upward angle
  • Users who want USB-C or balanced 1/4 in TRS connectivity

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Setups that need sample rates above 48 kHz
  • Users who require inputs other than USB-C or balanced 1/4 in TRS

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

ADAM Audio D3V 3" 80W Active Studio Monitors - Black (Pair) construction detail

Detail 01

Amplifier power

The specification lists 2 x 40 W peak and 2 x 30 W RMS; the separate maximum power rating is 60 W.

Detail 02

USB-C audio

The USB-C connection is class-compliant USB 1.1 and supports 24-bit audio up to 48 kHz.

Detail 03

Room adaptation

Rear-panel controls provide bass, desk low/mid and mid, and treble adjustments.

Detail 04

Headphone output

A 3.5 mm TRS mini-jack is listed with 32-ohm output impedance.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The listed digital audio support is 24-bit at 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz.
  2. 02Use the rear bass, desk, and treble adjustments to tailor the monitors to placement and room acoustics.
  3. 03The supplied foot angles the monitors 15° upward; the cabinet also has a 3/8 in microphone-stand insert.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can the D3V connect directly to a computer?

Yes. It has a class-compliant USB-C digital connection supporting 24-bit audio at 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz.

02What analog connections are provided?

The monitors have two balanced 1/4 in TRS analog inputs.

03Can I adjust them for desk or room placement?

Yes. Rear-panel room-adaptation controls adjust bass, desk low/mid and mid, and treble.

04How can I position the monitors?

They can sit flat on a desk, use the supplied 15° upward foot, or mount via the 3/8 in threaded bottom insert.

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Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsConnections & power
Sample Rates Supported
32, 44.1, 48kHz
45 detailsOther
Power Rating
60W max
Connector
3.5 mm TRS mini-jack
Frequency Response @ -6dB
45Hz–23.2kHz
Channel Order
Normal, L/R swapped
Remote Control Options
USB-C
Digital Audio Signal
Class-compliant USB 1.1
Analog Connectors
2 x balanced 1/4" TRS
RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated)
2 x 30W
Internal Sample Rate
48kHz
Input Sensitivity
0dBu = 88dB SPL at 1 m @ 0dB level setting
Mounting Options
Flat on desk or loudspeaker stand, angled 15º upwards on desk using supplied foot, threaded insert (3/8") on the bottom of the cabinet for microphone stand
Volume Knob Controls
Loudspeaker and headphone level
Tier
new
AC Input Voltage
100–240V, 50/60Hz
Volume Knob Press Functions
Mute, standby, input select, channel swap
Backplate Room Adaption - Room Acoustics (Treble)
0, -1.5, -3dB
Woofer Voice Coil Diameter
1" (25 mm)
Max. Input Level
+9dBu
Protection
Independent peak and thermal limiters for each driver, and amplifier thermal limiters
Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100–6kHz) at 3% THD (RMS/peak)
92/96dB SPL
Tweeter Type
D-ART
Category Source
detail
AD Converter
24-bit
Backplate Room Adaption - Desk (Low-mid and Mid)
0, -3, -6dB and 0, -2, -4dB
Cabinet Material
Painted ABS Polycarbonate
Cabinet Design
Dual passive radiator
Korena Special
false
Bit Depth
24-bit
Woofer Grille
Painted steel
Crossover Frequency
4kHz
Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated)
2 x 40W
Input Selection
Analog, USB-C
Passive Radiator Basket Diameter
3.5”
Latency
4 ms
Type
PWM
Digital Connector
USB Type C
Headphone Output Impedance
32 ohms
Woofer Cone Material
Single-piece aluminum
Tweeter Velocity Transform Ratio
4 to 1
Frequency Response @ -3dB
48Hz–22.6kHz
Source Id
site51500000440573
Woofer Basket Diameter
3.5"
Internal Processing Bit Depth
28-bit
Backplate Room Adaption - Position (Bass)
0, -3, -6dB
Display
Front panel multi-color logo

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