3-Way Studio Monitors ADAM S3X-H vs. Neumann KH310A Event 2030 Comparison Review

SSRC explores 3-ways with ADAM S3XH, Event 2030, and Neumann KH310A. We’ve brought together 3 studio monitors with radically different price points but one factor in common. All are based on 3-way designs with drivers for Lows, mids, and highs. As a result, each driver can focus on providing coverage in the areas it can best deliver. Event and Neumann are both packin’ a big 10-inch LF driver and have the mids and highs provided by a couple on the side. Each of these deliver some serious impact. ADAM takes a less traditional approach by putting the mid and high in the middle nestled between a pair of six-inch twins that act in unison to produce a tight bottom end. The unique folded ribbon driver provides a top-end unlike most traditionally positioned and designed boxes. As each of these may exceed the audio performance of the system you use to listen to them, you should still be able to discern similarities or deviations from the source track. We suggest listening on the best