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Studio & Recording > Studio Monitors > Active Monitors > ADAM Audio S3A ADAM Audio S3A Active 150W Tri-amped Midfield Monitor with 7" Woofers and A.R.T. Folded Ribbon Tweeter - Right Speaker (ea) »CLICK TO ENLARGE   ItemID: S3Ab   SALE PRICE: $2,950.00 (Each) Add the S3A to Your Wishlist Yes, It's In Stock! This item is available for immediate delivery. Our centrally-located warehouse ensures you the fastest delivery time in the industry. Order now by adding to your cart or call your Sales Engineer.   Customers also bought...   Auralex MoPAD Isolation Pads for 2 Monitors $39.95     Primacoustic RX7 Recoil Stabilizer, Flat 10.5"x13" Stabilizer (flat) (ea) $99.99     Primacoustic RX7 Recoil Stabilizer, Angled 10.5"x13" Stabilizer (ang) (ea) $99.99   View More Suggestions

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Exceptionally Deep, Powerful Monitors!! The S3A is the choice for demanding recording engineers who need to monitor deep bass in mid-sized control rooms. With its unique dual woofer system it doubles the area and power when it needs to respond to deeper frequencies, resulting in an exceptionally tight and punchy low-end without compromising midrange performance. And the signature ADAM A.R.T. folded ribbon tweeter gives the S3A a high end that's clear and clean with astonishing imaging. ADAM Audio S3A at a Glance: Accelerated Ribbon Technology tweeter surpasses traditional high frequency devices Unique dual woofer system with special drivers enhances bass response Plenty of power and versatile positioning options A.R.T. tweeters explained Accelerated Ribbon Technology tweeter surpasses traditional high frequency devices As a folded ribbon transducer, ADAM's A.R.T. tweeter technology is different than anything offered in the Pro Audio industry. Essentially, it squeezes air in a 4:1 ration rather than moving it like a piston in a 1:1 ratio as found in "traditional" tweeter technology. The results? As stated before, this delivers an extremely open and detailed HF response and outstanding imaging with a HUGE sweet spot. They sound simply stunning. Unique dual woofer system with special drivers enhances bass response Two 7" HexaCone woofers and the S3A's cabinet design combine to deliver tight, linear bass down to 32Hz without breaking up or generating muddying artifacts. One woofer on the S3A 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 exceptionally deep and punchy low end, which the S3A delivers without compromising midrange performance. The diaphragms of the woofers in the S3A are made of a special material called HexaCone. The core is a honeycomb structure made of a very light and stiff material called Nomex and is coated on both sides with Kevlar. These diaphragms are far stiffer and more rigid than other cone material, giving the S3A a remarkably tight and accurate low frequency response. Plenty of power and versatile positioning options The S3A is an active system with three 150-watt amplifiers that deliver outstanding dynamic performance. It with its center tweeter placement the S3A can be used either horizontally or vertically, so that very flexible positioning within the studio is possible. Plus, a no-compromise 5.1 setup can be built with the Sub10 Subwoofer! Call today! What Is Accelerated Ribbon Technology? The S3A utilizes the same A.R.T. (Accelerated Ribbon Technology) tweeters found in ADAM's high-end S6 monitors. These high frequency 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 lamella-like 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, meaning 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 S3A and all A.R.T. drive units. ADAM Audio S3A Features: 3-way active bass reflex speaker Dual 7" HexaCone woofers with unique midrange/low frequency arrangement A.R.T. folded ribbon tweeter Frequency response 32Hz-35kHz ±3dB Panel controls (rear-mounted): Input/HF gain, Hi/Lo EQ Power: Tri-amplified,150 watts per driver Balanced XLR inputs 9.45" x 19.7" x 12.6", 35.25 lb. 2-year warranty        The ADAM Audio S3A is packed with power! Customer Reviews  Hands Down Best Studio Monitor   by Kurt , April 07, 2008 Music Background:  Recording Engineer, Music Nut “After looking for over 12 years to find the best studio monitor the s3a ended the search. If you want the most realistic honest detailed sound these are for you. They are worth 10 times what they are selling for. Simply you will be blown away the first time you hear them...Incredible.. I LOVE them! You can not improve on perfection! Thank you to the people at ADAM for a...” Read More • Click Here to Read More Customer Reviews • Write Your Own Review Sweetwater Expert Advice     "I just added a pair of ADAM Audio S3A monitors to my new studio and I was blown out my chair! The frequency response and clarity of the folded ribbon tweeters cleaned up my mixes and let me hear every nuance that is in my tracks. These are the most AMAZING monitors I've ever used!" Dennis Konicki More Active Monitors from ADAM Audio: · ADAM Audio A7 · ADAM Audio A5 · ADAM Audio P22A · ADAM Audio S2A · ADAM Audio P33A · ADAM Audio P33A · ADAM Audio A5 · ADAM Audio P11A · ADAM Audio S3A · ADAM Audio S4VA MK2 View All Products from ADAM Audio  Tell a Friend About the S3A!  Print This Page See Also:  Powered Monitors

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