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Adam Audio A4V 4" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Pair
The Adam Audio A4V is compact enough to sit on a bedroom desk, yet engineered with the precision of a professional mixing suite. This 4-inch active 2-way monitor pair brings German-built X-ART tweeter technology and Class D/AB amplification to your setup.
Sound That Actually Earns Its Keep
Every component in the A Series was redesigned from the ground up to outperform its predecessor, the AX Series, and the results are hard to argue with. The combination of Class D woofer amplification and Class AB tweeter amplification means you get the efficiency of digital power handling where you need headroom, and the warmth of analog-style amplification where detail matters most.
X-ART Tweeter with HPS Waveguide: Hand-folded in Berlin, the X-ART tweeter's accordion-like diaphragm moves four times less mass than a conventional dome tweeter, resulting in faster transient response and lower distortion — basically, the high frequencies you hear are the ones that were actually recorded.
Mineral Stone Fiber Woofer: The A4V's woofer cone is constructed from multiple layers of compressed mineral stone fibers, creating a cone that's rigid enough to suppress partial vibrations but light enough to move quickly — clean lows, less coloration, no excuses.
Class D/AB Amplifier Configuration: By pairing a Class D amplifier with the woofer and Class AB with the tweeter, Adam has matched each driver's amplification to its specific sonic demands, delivering high SPL output and ultra-low frequency response across the full monitoring range.
Flexibility Without Sacrificing the Mix
Most monitors are fairly opinionated about where they want to live and how they want to sound. The A4V is more laid-back about the whole thing. Its rotatable HPS waveguide lets each speaker operate in either horizontal or vertical orientation without meaningfully degrading dispersion quality — a small detail that makes a big difference when your desk isn't exactly textbook studio geometry.
Rotatable HPS Waveguide: Rotate each speaker's waveguide to suit your preferred placement orientation, horizontal or vertical, without sacrificing high-frequency dispersion. It's like getting two monitors in one.
Two Selectable Voicing Modes: "Pure" mode delivers a flat, neutral reference response built for critical mixing and mastering. "UNR" (Uniform Natural Response™) draws from ADAM's legacy products to offer a more dynamic, engaging sound ideal for composition, production, or just enjoying your playlist without feeling like you're being evaluated.
Cabinet Design for Minimal Diffraction: Deeper cabinet beveling reduces the sound-blurring diffraction that happens when audio waves catch the edges of a speaker enclosure, while thicker baffle walls keep internal vibrations from sneaking back into your mix uninvited.
Room Adaptation Without the Renovation
Acoustic treatment is the dream — cork panels, bass traps, the full studio fantasy. But for most people, that dream sits somewhere between "way out of budget" and "my landlord's already mad at me." The A4V tackles imperfect listening environments head-on with onboard room adaptation tools that do the heavy lifting, no wall damage required.
Backplate EQ Controls: Low-shelf and high-shelf filters built directly into the monitor's backplate allow you to compensate for bass buildup caused by nearby walls and reflective surfaces — common problems that desktop and bedroom studio setups deal with constantly.
Flared-Port Design for Cleaner Bass: A redesigned, flared bass port optimizes airflow in and out of the cabinet, significantly reducing port noise compared to the AX Series and keeping your low-end clean even at higher volumes.
Sonarworks Automated Room Correction Compatibility: For deeper acoustic correction, the A4V integrates with Sonarworks SoundID Reference software, which uses measurement microphones and digital calibration to adapt the speakers' output to your specific room — a full room treatment alternative without the mess or the contractor.
The Monitor That's Brutally Honest (So You Don't Have To Be)
The Adam Audio A4V is built for producers, engineers, and musicians who need accurate, reliable monitoring in spaces that weren't designed to be studios. Whether you're deep in a mix, composing a new track, or just trying to figure out why your bass always sounds great in headphones but falls apart on speakers, the A4V gives you the clarity to hear what's actually happening. Compact in size, serious in purpose, and honest to a fault — exactly what a studio monitor should be.
Adam Audio A4V Features:
4-inch active 2-way studio monitor
Hand-folded X-ART tweeter enclosed in a rotatable HPS waveguide
Mineral stone fiber woofer for high output with low distortion
Class D amplification for the woofer; Class AB amplification for the tweeter
Two selectable voicing modes: Pure (flat/neutral) and UNR (Uniform Natural Response™)
Backplate EQ controls for room adaptation (low-shelf / high-shelf filters)
Flared-port design for reduced port noise and improved bass airflow
Compatible with Sonarworks SoundID Reference for automated room correction
HPS waveguide supports horizontal and vertical speaker orientation
Four M8 threaded mounting holes for optional bracket installation
Digital signal processing (DSP) enables advanced A Series features
Cabinet features deeper beveling and thicker baffle walls for reduced diffraction and vibration
Warranty: 2 Years on Parts & Labor, plus an additional 3 Years available with product registration
Adam Audio A4V 4" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Specifications
Adam Audio A4V 4" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Specifications
Product Specifications
Adam Audio A4V 4" Active 2-Way Studio Monitor Specifications
Tweeter: Rotatable X-ART Tweeter + HPS Waveguide
Woofer: 1 x 4" MLM woofer with 25 mm / 1” voice coil
Frequency response @ -6dB: 53 Hz - 42 kHz
Maximum SPL per speaker at 1 m: 100 dB
AD convertor: 24-bit
Internal sample rate: 96 kHz
Amplifier power RMS: 110 W (woofer) + 20 W (tweeter)
Crossover frequency: 3.0 kHz
Power rating: 300 W max
Analog Input (balanced): 1 x XLR
Analog Input (unbalanced): 1 x RCA
Net Weight: 5.8 kg (12 lbs 13 oz)
Gross Weight: 7.3 kg (16 lbs 1 oz)
Cabinet Height x Width x Depth: 268 x 158 x 220 mm (10 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 8 5/8“)
Box Dimensions: 390 x 285 x 345 mm (15 3/8" x 11 1/4" x 13 5/8")
AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the A4V was specifically designed with real-world room acoustics in mind, offering onboard EQ controls and Sonarworks compatibility to compensate for less-than-ideal listening environments. Their compact 4-inch footprint also makes them a natural fit for desktop and bedroom setups.
The X-ART (eXtended Accelerating Ribbon Technology) tweeter uses a folded diaphragm design that moves significantly less mass than a conventional dome tweeter, resulting in faster transient response and lower distortion at high frequencies. In practical terms, you hear more detail and less smearing in the upper range of your mix.
Pure mode provides a flat, highly accurate frequency response optimized for mixing, mastering, and critical listening. UNR (Uniform Natural Response™) is a more musical, engaging tuning inspired by ADAM's legacy products, better suited for songwriting, production, and general listening.
Yes, the rotatable HPS waveguide on each speaker allows you to reposition the tweeter for both horizontal and vertical placements without significantly affecting high-frequency dispersion quality, giving you more flexibility in how you set up your monitoring position.
Not necessarily. While proper acoustic treatment always helps, the A4V includes backplate shelf filters for compensating common room issues like bass buildup and supports Sonarworks SoundID Reference for automated digital room correction, making them a practical choice even in untreated spaces.
