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3-way Active Shielded Studio Monitor with 3 100-Watt Amplifiers (ea)

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ADAM A.R.T. Technology with an Extra Woofer!

The ADAM P-Series of active Monitors is made for post production, home studios, and mobile recording. They offer the original A.R.T. (Accelerated Ribbon Technology) tweeter with its unsurpassed clarity in a lower price region and deliver a stunning precision in sound reproduction. The P33A is an excellent choice for recording enthusiasts who want the advantages of ADAM's unique mirrored S3-A design at a lower price point.

ADAM Audio P33A Active Monitors at a Glance:
  • Full-range driver with second woofer for sub-150Hz content
  • Outstanding performance from 100-watt amplifiers
  • A.R.T. folded ribbon technology

Full-range driver with second woofer for sub-150Hz content
Like the S3-A, one woofer acts as a full-range driver with the second woofer joining it only below 150Hz. This unusual approach effectively doubles the area and power of the woofer when it needs to respond to deeper frequencies, resulting in an exceptional low end without compromising midrange performance.

Outstanding performance from 100-watt amplifiers
The P33-A is shielded and has three 100-watt amplifiers that deliver outstanding dynamic performance. It can be used either horizontally or vertically, so that very flexible positioning within the studio is possible.

The ADAM Audio A.R.T. Folded Ribbon Technology:
ADAM Audio's A.R.T. (Accelerated Ribbon Technology) tweeters and midrange units take a completely new approach in kinematics to move air and improve the quality of music reproduction. Based on the original works of Dr. Oskar Heil, who invented his "Air Motion Transformer" back in 1972, new electroacoustic transducers have been developed that are based on improved layouts and new materials. The membrane consists of a thin folded diaphragm whose single folds move according to the alternate current, thus squeezing air in and out. All other loudspeaker drive units, whether they are voice coil driven, electrostatics, piezos or magnetostatics, act like a piston, moving air in a 1:1 ratio. This is undesirable, as the specific weight of air is much lower than that of the driving mechanics. Speaking in terms of electrical engineering one could say there is a bad match between source and load. The A.R.T. principle achieves a 4:1 velocity transformation between driving diaphragm and driven air, i. e. the air moves in and out four times faster than the folds itself are moving. This superior "motor" is responsible for the enormous clarity and transient reproduction that is to be heard from the A.R.T. drive units.


ADAM Audio P33A Monitor Speaker Features:
  • 3-way active bass reflex speaker
  • Frequency response 34Hz-35kHz
  • Two 7.2" low-frequency drivers
  • Tweeter: A.R.T. folded ribbon
  • Three 100-watt amplifiers
  • Controls: Volume, tweeter level, low and high room EQ
  • Dimensions: 20" x 9" x 11"



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Brad Lyons
I bought the P33As for my own Pro Tools|HD studio for even better accuracy and detail. Studio monitors are often the most-overlooked part of the studio, yet remain the most important component. It doesn't matter how good your mics and pres are if you can't hear what is really going on in the mix. To quote the late Dale Earnhardt, "I can see the air flow.

These monitors are like God!!!

by Scott Westwood from USA
July 14, 2006
Music Background: Mixing Engineer / Mastering
The moment you turn these monitors on, they are something very special. The first thing you notice is the dry sound of the ART tweeter. Yes, it doesnt have the annoying top end sparkle like many soft ... read more [+]dome tweeters, and instead allows one to hear the audio in its full glory. The P33A is a very critical monitor that tells you of any recording flaws. If somethings sounds harsh, thats because it is. The speakers go very loud, plenty of amp power (3 amps in total). The woofers perform bass notes with extreme tightness and no signs of lags or sliggishness. The midrange is the best part of the Adam sound. Its slightly more forward than other speakers, but in translation it oddly doesnt effect the finished product. If i mix with a snap tone on my rimshot, it remains the same on playback on my other systems. What the Adams allow me to do, is hear the rim shot and its attack and its decay for making finer adjustments. Since i started to use the P33a, i have improved my mixes alot further, and they translate very well across other systems. close [-]

WOW...WOW...WOW

by Anonymous
May 1, 2005
Music Background:
I have had these P33's for a month now, and I love the sound definiton of these things. Its the perfect monitor. Its what a monitor should me in my opinion. The sound is almost 3D, and it places ... read more [+]the mix right in front of you.

The midrange on these monsters is absolutely stunning. As for the stereo imaging...its the best I've heard.

The bass is a little shy, but is very accurate and tight. I am going to add the matching sub10 soon for a full full range performance.

If I had to rate the p33's out of 10, I would give them 11. I don't thing I could ever go back to sof dome or metal tweaters.

You have to try these to beleive...probably these best set of monitors under $4000 (£2000) or over.

stunning!!! close [-]

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