The Making of a Leader: S-Series

ADAM Audio‘s famous S-Series models are reference monitors in many of the most prestigious sound studios around the globe. In only a few years they have become some of the most sought after professional tools at recording facilities. The S-Series combines all of ADAM‘s innovative speaker technologies with the best materials available today.

The New Models: SX-Series

The new SX-Series is based on the S-Series. However, it is not a simple revision of existing models but a fundamental transformation. No details have been overlooked and every sound-crucial aspect has been evaluated. All transducers, drivers and electronics have been redesigned. The result is much more than an improvement, it is a quantum leap in professional monitoring.

All models of the SX-Series are equipped with the new X-ART tweeter. Its fundamental principle is the very same as ART , one of ADAM's core technologies that has already been written in the annals of audio technology. The X-ART tweeter has a 4dB higher efficiency, a 3dB higher maximum sound pressure level, and an increase in frequency response up to 50 kHz.

The new HexaCone woofers are designed with larger and longer voice coils that deliver a more linear excursion for higher SPL max. values. A stronger magnetic structure is added as well for greater efficiency and accuracy.

All SX-models, starting with the S2X all the way up to the S5X, can be retrofitted with an optional 24 bit/192 kHz D/A Converter featuring an AES/EBU (XLR) and a SPDIF (RCA) input as well as a R/L/Mono switch. Furthermore, these models feature an innovative front panel with sophisticated controls. These controls allow the user to adapt the speakers to the soundroom with high precision.

All models can optionally be magnetically shielded.

”You could be forgiven for thinking that there isn't too much left to achieve with monitoring technology. The ADAM SX generation disproves this by bringing a new benchmark to the market.”
( Audio Media , 12/2009)

S2X

The S2X brings together the virtues of the ‘classical' 7” woofer and tweeter combination by using ADAM innovative technologies and top-class materials.

The HexaCone 7” woofer is driven by a sophisticated magnet system with a 2” voice coil creating a greater linear excursion. This produces more dynamics than one would assume in a monitor of such small proportions. As a result, in addition to the unsurpassed audio quality of the X-ART and A/B amplifier combination, this monitor surprises the listener with a very powerful, deep, but always tight and precise low end.

Review at a glance: "Sonic sensation"

“The ADAM Audio S2X can convince in all areas, concerning the sound as well as the workmanship, and are worth every Euro. […] a no-compromise tool for all who mean serious business, whether in music or postproductions.” ( www.96kHz.de , 03/2010)

“We started off with a classical string quartet recording and let´s just say right away that the S2Xs floored us. Several adjectives spring to mind [...] - wide open, transparent, effortless, breathtaking realistic, loud, dynamic, involving... [...] If you close your eyes and continue listening, the S2Xs seem to ?disappear‘ almost entirely. [...] you gradually become less aware that you´re listening to speakers because they´re like an open window on the music itself. [...] Result: These monitors are up there with the best we´ve tried so far.” ( MusicTech , 01/2010)

Technical Data

* S2X User Manual (PDF)

* Music Tech - Janury, 2010 (PDF)

* Logic Pro - March, 2010 (PDF)