Adam Equipment S3X-H User Manual
S3X-H Near-/Midfield Monitor
Operation manual / Bedienungsanleitung
English / deutsch
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Safety Instructions
Caution
Risk of electrical shock
Do not open
Risque de shock electrique
Ne pas ouvrier
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE BACK COVER OR ANY OTHER PART.
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your
system. Keep the instructions for subsequent reference. Please heed
the warnings and follow the instructions.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not open the loudspeaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualied service personnel.
This product, as well as all attached extension cords, must be terminated
with an earth ground three-conductor AC mains power cord like the one
supplied with the product. To prevent shock hazard, all three components
must always be used.
Never replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specied.
Never bypass any fuse.
Always switch off your entire system before connecting or disconnecting
any cables, or when cleaning any components.
Do not place this unit on an ustable cart, stand or tripod, bracket or table.
The unit may fall, causing serious injury and/or serious damage. When cart
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination.
Do not expose this product to rain or moisture, never wet the inside with
any liquid and never pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. Please do
not ut any objects lled with liquids (e.g. vases, etc.) onto the speaker.
Check if the specied voltage matches the voltage of the power supply
you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power
source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.
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Safety Instructions
Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched.
Always use fully checked cables. Defective cables can harm your speakers.
They are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc.
Always keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.
Always unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms.
The monitor should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of
the device should be easily accessible.
To completely disconnect from AC mains, disonnect the power supply from
the AC receptacle. Never use ammable or combustible chemicals for
cleaning audio components.
Avoid touching the speaker membranes and do not block the woofer’s
ventilation ports.
Never expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. Never
operate this product in an explosive atmosphere.
High SPL’s may damage your hearing! Please do not get close to the
loudspeakers when using them at high volumes.
Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic eld. Do not ply with
magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms.
Assure free airow behind the speakers to maintain sufcient cooling.
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Table of contents
Safety Instructions ......................2-3
1. Introduction ..................................5
2. Set up & Quick Start ....................6
2.1 Important Information for Set Up ...6
2.2 Quick Start .....................................6
3. Speaker Placement ......................7-8
3.1 General Recommendations ............7
3.2 Tweeter Height ...............................7
3.3 Stereo Setup ..................................8
3.4 Surround Setup ..............................8
4. Controls/Speaker Adjustement . 9-10
4.1 The front (control) panel ................9
4.2 Standby Switch & LEDs ..................9
4.3 Input Controls ................................10
4.4 Bass Controls .................................10
4.5 Tweeter Controls ............................10
5. Troubleshooting ...........................11
5.1 No or distorted Signal ....................11
5.2 Parasitic Noises .............................11
6. Maintenance .................................12
7. Transportation / Package ...........12
8. Environmental Information .........12
9. EU Declaration of Conformity .....13
10. Limited Warranty .........................14
10.1 Terms and Conditions ....................14
10.2 How to claim ..................................14
11. Technical Data ..............................15
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1. Introduction
Dear customer,
Congratulations on choosing an ADAM Audio S3X-H monitor!
ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum audio perfection. With the S3X-H
you have selected a precise, high resolution speaker system that allows
you to professionally evaluate audio recordings. This monitor meets highest
expectations in sound quality and craftmansship.
This manual is intended to provide you with information about your new
ADAM. It contains important information regarding safety, setting up,
handling, and warranty. We request that you read these sections carefully
to ensure an easy set up and to prevent potential problems.
S3X-H
The S3X-H is suitable for both near- and mideld monitoring. It is an
ideal tool for situations where a combination of no-compromise sound
reproduction and a small footprint is required.
The S3X-H is a three-way ported active system that uses the new X-ART
tweeter, ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high frequency
resolution media formats, and three HexaCone©-bass/midrange drivers.
Each one of the three cone drivers uses an individual PWM amp with
continuous output of up to 250 Watts (RMS). The tweeter is powered by
a new A/B amp that has been designed by ADAM Audio to realize the
tweeters unique abilities without any limitations.
Questions? Problems?
If you have any questions about this or any of our products, please don’t
hesitate to contact us–we will be happy to assist you in any possible way.
For detailed information concerning the ADAM technologies and products,
complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please
visit our website: www.adam-audio.com
We hope very much that you really enjoy your new loudspeakers, and wish
you many delightful hours with them.
The ADAM Audio Team
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2. Information For Set Up / Quick Start
2.1 Important information for set up
Acclimation: After having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the
system to acclimate to the temperature of the room. Please do not connect
the speaker for approximately an hour.
HQ Cabling: We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal
performance.
Solid stand: It is important to ensure the speakers stand rmly on a solid
ground!
Package: We recommend not to damage the package and to retain it. The
original packaging is the best guarantee for safe transportation (see 7.).
Break-in time: Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to
achieve optimum sonic performance.
2.2 Quick start S3X-H
Before connecting the loudspeakers to your audio components and the
power source make sure that both the loudspeakers and your audio system
is switched off!
Set all level controls fully counterclockwise. a.
Connect the loudspeakers with your audio units: b. Use a XLR cable. The male
plug goes into the loudspeaker, the female plug into your audio component.
Check if the specied voltage matches the voltage of the power supply c.
you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power
source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor.
If the voltages match, connect the loudspeaker via the included power
cables to two AC sockets.
Switch on d. your audio system. Switch on the main on/off switches on
the back panel and nally the standby-switch on the front panel of the
loudspeakers.
Turn on your source of music and adjust the volume carefully.
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3. Speaker Placement
3.1 General recommendations/advises
Direct sound ways: There should be no obstacles in the way from the
monitor to your ears. You should be able to see the speakers completely.
Distance to walls: The distance to the surrounding walls should be at least
40 cm to avoid early reections, which will degrade the sound.
Alignement: The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener’s position.
Nearby objects: Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can
mask the sound.
Mechanical adjustements: If you plan to modify the speaker cabinet (e.g.
drilling holes), please contact us before doing so. Usually, we will handle
your warranty obliging.
3.2 Tweeter at the height of ears
The Tweeter should be positioned approximately at the height of your ears.
In case you need to position the speaker in a signicant lower or higher
position, the monitor should be angled accordingly.
Figure 1: Tweeter at height of ears / speaker angling
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3. Speaker Placement
3.3 Stereo set up
If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo applications, the optimum
listening position should be located in the middle of a stereo triangle. This
means that your listening position will be located at the top of an imaginary
equilateral triangle and the two loudspeakers should be placed at the other
two points of this triangle.
Figure 2: Stereo Triangle
• both loudspeaker and the listening spot
should be a equilateral triangle
• approx. the same distances between
loudspeakers and the loudspeakers / the
listening spot
• alignment towards listening spot
3.4 Surround set up
Speaker positioning for multi-channel stereo purposes is ideally based
on a circle with speakers placed at 0° (Center), 30° (Front Right), 110°
(Rear Right), 250° (Rear Left), 330° (Front Left), with the listener being
the circle’s center (Radius between 0.7-2.0 m). This ITU recommended
conguration may vary depending on the purpose of the control room
(music or lm). However, it is recommended to create a symmetrical
listening position with the front side and surround speaker pointing to the
listener’s ear.
Figure 3: Surround set up
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4. Controlpanel/Speaker Adjustment
4.1 The front (control) panel
On the front you will nd a new, highly sophisticated control panel that
allows detailed ne-tuning of your loudspeakers to your particular room
acoustics and personal listening preferences. The following tips are
intended to assist you at using the controls in the best manner.
Figure 4: Control panel
Please note that using the controls may have a great impact on the overall
sound characteristics of your loudspeakers. We recommend using the
controls with utmost care and only after several audio tests with familiar
recordings.
4.2 Standby Switch & LEDs
The main power switch can be found on the rear of the
loudspeaker. On the front, there is switch for power on/
standby. In standby mode, the switch glows orange, in power
on mode it glows green.
To the right of the standby switch you nd two LEDs:
In case of an overload, the • OL LED will ash red. A
protective curcuit will safe your speaker from damage.
All SX-models from the S2X can be retrotted with a 24 bit / 192 kHz •
D/A Converter. The D/A LED glows blue when a converter is inserted in
the input on the rear side of the speaker.
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4. Controlpanel/Speaker Adjustment
4.3 Input Controls
There are two different controls to regulate the overall input
sensitivity:
One control allows for • coarse settings from -20dB to
+8dB. The control works with 4dB steps.
The other control is intended for • ne tuning in 0.5dB steps, ranging from
-1.5dB to 2dB.
4.4 Bass Controls
There are also two different controls to regulate the lower
frequencies:
The • EQ 80 Hz control is an equalizer to boost bass
response.
The • <150 Hz control is a shelf lter that allows to progressively raise or
lower the frequencies below 150 Hz (see Fig. 5).
4.5 Tweeter Controls
There are also two different controls to regulate the lower
frequencies:
The • Gain control alters the input sensitivity within ±2dB
(0.5dB steps).
The • >6 kHz control is a shelf lter that allows to progressively raise or
lower the frequencies above 6 kHz (see Fig. 6).
Figure 5
ROOM EQ <150 Hz for the low frequencies
below 150 Hz
Figure 6
ROOM EQ >6 kHz for the high frequencies
above 6 kHz
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