– D3V Active Desktop Monitoring System with USB-C Connection (Pair, Black)

Been lusting after these for a while, was skeptical about the size but after watching some reviews I decided to pick them up. First impressions, packaged very compactly, comes with all the cables required bar the audio ones (and they are plenty long enough for different types of desks). The speakers feel dense and premium, and the room adjustment on the back is very useful for all different setups. Setup was very simple, there are rubber feet along with stands to tilt the tweeters to ear level. The sound: I was absolutely blown away the first time I put something on, the clarity, the bass response all exceeded my expectations. These are an absolute upgrade from my Presonus 3.5 I was using previously. Now since these are made primarily for production, they have a flat frequency response, but general listening is fantastic, no rumbling, no harsh frequencies. And I’m sure once they’re properly broken in, they’ll sound even better! Cons: The standby mode that comes on when there’s no sound is a tad annoying but I’ll get used to it The stands are fiddly, if you move the monitors with them on they’ll most likely fall off. Overall though they are 10/10, the price, the functionality and the sound are excellent.

The options for truly high-quality bookshelf speakers in this size are quite limited. For me, it really came down to two models: the ADAM Audio D3V and the Genelec 8010A Studio Monitor. Given the significant price difference and my budget, I didn’t have much of a choice — but that actually turned out to be a good thing. These relatively small, but heavy speakers perform exceptionally well in my setup. The inclusion of balanced connections and USB-C makes them ideal for anyone seeking high-quality input — whether working with or without an external audio interface — or needing a portable option. As a video editor, I can say the neutrality and honesty of this pair are phenomenal. I ran several audio tests and compared the results across TV sets and other playback systems — and I’m genuinely impressed. You can absolutely trust these speakers to reproduce exactly what you feed them, which is what matters most. The clarity, punch, bass, and output volume are far beyond what their size suggests. I can’t recommend them enough — not just for their great value, but for their professional-grade quality. If you’re short on space, like me, and need a true-to-source studio monitor, this should be your first choice.

thought I had a bargain at the time, but they're an absolute steal (well, relatively) at the current price. Great monitors and just all round good nearfield speakers for work and entertainment. Oh no, they don't have bluetooth! Who cares? USB C or just directly into your audio interface is a cinch, and you can swap from one to the other easily.

These speakers have replaced my T5Vs as they were taking up too much space on my desk (now used with my amp modeler). First impressions: the packaging is something else - just oozes quality and professionalism. Setting the speakers up was easy and the instructions were very well written and clear. Finally, the sound quality is excellent - and I can now use the 2 inputs for my PC and Mac which is a great. Highly recommended.

Great little speakers/monitors. Lots of punch for such a small size, fairly flat response so they are good for bedroom producers and DJ's. They are not as detailed as my main monitors but thats to be expected at this price range. I like that i can connect by USB and they look very slick as well.

Adam Audio, you have exceeded my expectations with these little guys :D They sound so great for how small they are! Granted they cannot play sub-bass frequencies, however they can play down to 45hz, maybe a bit lower than that. I love them :] The passive radiators work wonders on the sides. Watch the video below to see them in action.

I trialed these and the T5Vs for my desk and while I would have loved to keep the T5V’s, they just weren’t as practical space wise. These are a fantastic pair of speakers, much louder than I’d ever need to take them. Excellent quality for their size, they look great and setup is very easy. I believe they did have some issues when first released but those have been resolved now from what I can tell. There are plenty of in depth reviews of these and I’ve not really heard anything bad said about them. For me, they sound great and it’s not a compromise on my desk. They fit neatly in to it. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal sound for the size. Although only needed if you need to monitor very low bass, I go from my interface to a krk 10s sub first, then out of the sub to these, and I was surprised how low I ended up setting the sub crossover frequency, and depending on your environment, once you have balanced the sound with trial and error, they pair incredibly well with any sub I would expect, to give you a big sound in a small studio.

Amazing sound quality for the size and price. Absolutely the best for minimalistic and small space desktop setup.

Is incredible how this monitors sound…I heard others Adam’s studio monitors and this ones really surprised me by his size and quality even the bass is more defined that the KRK Rokit series and HS Yamaha series…This are not mixing monitors, for production are perfect. I was closer to buy the iLoud’s but this one’s sounds very similar or equal, cannot say better cuz is question of taste but I like this more.

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Ich produziere sehr oft und in großem Umfang verschiedene Audioprojekte, was immer viel Zeit in Anspruch nimmt. Um meine Stromkosten zu senken und nicht ständig meine großen und teuren Studioboxen sowie mein hochwertiges, ebenfalls teures Audiointerface nutzen zu müssen, habe ich mir nun kompakte Nahfeldmonitore zugelegt – und ich bin absolut zufrieden damit. Der Klang ist einfach fantastisch – typisch ADAM. Die Aufstell- und Befestigungsmöglichkeiten sind nahezu unbegrenzt, sie sind aktiv und zusätzlich äußerst praktisch: eine integrierte Soundkarte. Zwar bietet sie „nur“ 16 Bit und 48 kHz, aber das reicht vollkommen aus, um unterwegs zu arbeiten oder die meiste Zeit am Computer mit allen normalen bis semiprofessionellen Aufgaben zu verbringen. Meine klare Empfehlung: ADAM lohnt sich immer! Einmal kaufen – jahrzehntelang glücklich sein. P.S.: Die Position-, Raum- und Standeinstellungen sind wirklich hilfreich und äußerst nützlich – sie haben spürbare Auswirkungen. Besonders praktisch: Man kann die Boxen überall mitnehmen und problemlos an jeden Raum anpassen. TOP!