Adam Audio S5V Studio Monitor

The Adam Audio S5V Studio Monitor brings commanding power, exceptional clarity, and uncompromising accuracy to professional recording, mixing, and mastering environments.

Designed for medium to large control rooms, this flagship three-way active studio monitor combines a powerful 12-inch woofer, an innovative 4-inch dome/cone hybrid midrange driver, and ADAM Audio's renowned S-ART tweeter to deliver a remarkably detailed and balanced listening experience. With 1100 watts of total RMS amplification, extended low-frequency reproduction, and advanced DSP room optimization, the S5V provides the precision and headroom needed to make critical audio decisions with confidence. Whether you're fine-tuning a complex mix, mastering a demanding project, or evaluating the smallest sonic details, the S5V delivers the kind of authoritative, revealing performance that serious audio professionals demand. At the heart of the ADAM Audio S5V Studio Monitor is a sophisticated three-way driver system engineered to reproduce audio with exceptional accuracy and minimal coloration. The 12-inch HexaCone woofer incorporates ADAM Audio's Extended Linear Excursion (ELE) and Symmetrical Magnet Assembly (SMA) technologies, providing powerful, controlled bass reproduction with outstanding dynamic range. The specially developed 4-inch DCH midrange driver features a carbon composite hybrid dome/cone design that combines the advantages of both driver types for precise reproduction of vocals, instruments, and other critical midrange information. Completing the system is the handmade S-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, which delivers remarkable high-frequency detail, transparency, and resolution. Precision-machined aluminum MPS and HPS waveguides optimize dispersion from the midrange and high-frequency drivers, creating a wide, consistent sweet spot that allows multiple engineers and producers to evaluate a mix accurately from different listening positions. The S5V also features a powerful onboard DSP engine that provides advanced crossover management, room compensation, and customizable voicing options. Six fully parametric EQ bands, dedicated high- and low-shelf room compensation filters, and five preset memories allow the monitor to be tailored to the acoustics of the listening environment. Analog XLR and AES3 digital connectivity provide flexibility for modern studio installations, while USB connectivity supports firmware updates and computer-based control through ADAM Audio's S Control Remote software. Dedicated amplification delivers 700 watts to the woofer, 300 watts to the midrange driver, and 100 watts to the tweeter, providing exceptional dynamic capability without sacrificing detail. Combined with its substantial, resonance-resistant cabinet construction and carefully engineered bass reflex system, the S5V is a powerful reference monitoring solution built for professional studios where accuracy, consistency, and sonic transparency are essential.

Adam Audio S5V Studio Monitor Features

• Professional three-way active studio monitor designed for medium to large recording, mixing, and mastering control rooms
• Advanced ELE bass driver technology delivers deep, controlled low frequencies with excellent dynamic performance
• Symmetrical Magnet Assembly technology improves driver linearity and reduces unwanted coloration
• Innovative DCH hybrid dome/cone midrange driver provides exceptional clarity and accurate reproduction of critical midrange detail
• Handmade S-ART folded-ribbon tweeter delivers outstanding high-frequency transparency and resolution
• Precision-machined aluminum HPS and MPS waveguides provide consistent dispersion and a wider listening sweet spot
• Dedicated Class D amplification delivers powerful, efficient performance with excellent dynamic headroom
• High-performance DSP engine optimizes crossover behavior, frequency response, and overall system performance
• Flexible parametric equalization and room compensation controls allow precise adjustment to the listening environment
• User-configurable preset memories make it easy to recall preferred monitoring settings
• Analog XLR and AES3 digital inputs accommodate professional studio signal chains
• USB connectivity supports firmware updates and computer-based speaker configuration
• S Control Remote software provides convenient access to DSP parameters and monitor settings
• Integrated high-frequency driver protection helps maintain reliable performance
• Heavy-duty cabinet construction minimizes unwanted resonance and acoustic coloration
• Redesigned bass reflex system reduces airflow turbulence and unwanted port noise
• Vertical cabinet configuration is optimized for accurate monitoring in professional control rooms

Adam Audio S5V Studio Monitor Specifications

• Speaker Type: Three-Way Active Studio Monitor
• Woofer Diameter: 12"
• Midrange Driver Diameter: 4"
• Frequency Response: 25 Hz – 50 kHz (-20 dB)
• Maximum SPL per Pair at 1 Meter: ≥128 dB
• THD Above 100 Hz: ≤0.3%
• Crossover Frequencies: 250 Hz, 3 kHz
• Analog Input: XLR
• Digital Input: AES3
• Maximum Power Consumption: 650 W
• Height: 27.5"
• Width: 15.4"
• Depth: 20.5"
• Weight: 114.5 lbs

Adam Audio S5V Studio Monitor Includes

• ADAM Audio S5V Studio Monitor
• Power Cord
• User Manual
• Manufacturer Warranty