ADAM AUDIO D3V vs $12,000 Studio Monitors (A/B Test)

Today I tested the ADAM Audio D3V at my friend’s studio against his ~$12,000 monitoring setup. https://amzn.to/4rSsJH3 Not a perfectly fair test, but the results surprised both of us. ADAM Audio D3V Monitors: https://amzn.to/4rSsJH3 ADAM Audio H200 Headphones: https://amzn.to/3PpuCgR ADAM Audio site https://www.adam-audio.com/en/ 🛍 Amazon Storefront – My Favorite Tech: https://amzn.to/48w844V Studio Headline Studios: https://www.headlinestudios.net/ My stuff Mac tips, guides, gear list & 1‑on‑1 help: https://www.macsoundsolutions.com Music referenced Sarah Chesler – “Monday Night Smoker” (Apple Music):   / monday-night-smoker   Chapter Markers 00:00 Intro + Headline Studios / Joe DeGiorgi 00:16 The $12K “Tes‑1” monitor system + room setup 01:13 Disclosure + Amazon links / sponsored gear 02:16 Tweeter/monitor context (what we’re comparing) 03:21 D3V internal converters (TRS 24‑bit vs USB‑C 16‑bit, 48k) 04:02 A/B Listening Test (track: “Where Is The Love?”) 04:49 Initial impressions (how close are they?) 05:10 Placement / desk mode vs stands / quick setup notes 05:52 Midrange + subs + headphone jack thoughts 06:55 Joe’s studio workflow (mixing/mastering/tracking) 07:51 Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow story 09:26 Wrap-up As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some links may be affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — thanks for supporting Mac Sound Solutions Inc.