Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today I tested the ADAM Audio D3V at my friend’s studio against his ~$12,000 monitoring setup. amzn.to/4rSsJH3 Not a perfectly fair test, but the results surprised both of us.
ADAM Audio D3V Monitors: amzn.to/4rSsJH3
ADAM Audio H200 Headphones: amzn.to/3PpuCgR
ADAM Audio site adam-audio.com/en
🛍 Amazon Storefront – My Favorite Tech:
amzn.to/48w844V
Studio
Headline Studios: headlinestudios.net
My stuff
Mac tips, guides, gear list & 1‑on‑1 help: macsoundsolutions.com
Music referenced
Sarah Chesler – “Monday Night Smoker” (Apple Music): music.apple.com/us/album/monday-night-smoker/413536227
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.
Today I tested the ADAM Audio D3V at my friend’s studio against his ~$12,000 monitoring setup. amzn.to/4rSsJH3 Not a perfectly fair test, but the results surprised both of us.
ADAM Audio D3V Monitors: amzn.to/4rSsJH3
ADAM Audio H200 Headphones: amzn.to/3PpuCgR
ADAM Audio site adam-audio.com/en
🛍 Amazon Storefront – My Favorite Tech:
amzn.to/48w844V
Studio
Headline Studios: headlinestudios.net
My stuff
Mac tips, guides, gear list & 1‑on‑1 help: macsoundsolutions.com
Music referenced
Sarah Chesler – “Monday Night Smoker” (Apple Music): music.apple.com/us/album/monday-night-smoker/413536227
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.
