ADAM Audio S5H - 10" Active Studio Monitor

ADAM Audio S5H - 10" 3-Way Active Studio Monitor

The ADAM Audio S5H is the S Series’ flagship monitor, designed for horizontal use in large studios and control rooms. It features two 10” Extended Linear Excursion (ELE) woofers, a 4” Dome-Cone Hybrid (DCH) midrange driver, and an S-ART folded ribbon tweeter with HPS surround, delivering a frequency response of 22 Hz–50 kHz and a maximum SPL of ≥131 dB per pair at 1 m.

Main features

• 3-way configuration: 2×10" ELE woofers, 4" RCH midrange, S-ART HPS tweeter.
• Frequency response: 22 Hz – 50 kHz.
• Maximum SPL: ≥131 dB per pair at 1 m.
• Class D amplification: Woofer 700 W RMS, Mid 300 W RMS, Tweeter 100 W RMS (1,100 W total).
• Custom DSP with 2 shelving filters and 6 parametric EQs, limiters and AES3 inputs.
• MPS (midrange) and HPS (high range) waveguides milled from aluminium.
• Inputs: Balanced XLR and AES3 digital; adjustable sensitivity; 0–5 ms delay; 5 user presets.

Product benefits

• Fatigue-free reference reproduction with exceptional dynamics.
• Coherent dispersion for multiple listeners in large rooms.
• Fine tuning of the tone curve and integrated room correction.
• Remote control and firmware updates via USB.

Use cases

• Reference monitor in broadcast and post-production control rooms.
• Main monitoring in large-format recording studios.
• Sound design projects for film and immersive content.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does tweeter protection work? The DSP includes dedicated limiters that prevent overloads in the S-ART.
• Can I load my presets? Yes, the S5H stores up to five preset memories via the rear panel or USB software.
• What digital inputs does it have? It has an AES3 connection for integration into professional broadcasting systems.

Description for projects

3-way horizontal active monitor with 2x10″ ELE woofers, 4″ RCH midrange and S-ART HPS tweeter; Class D amplification (700 W/300 W/100 W); DSP with 2 shelving + 6 parametric EQs; response 22 Hz–50 kHz; SPL ≥131 dB per pair; XLR/AES3 inputs; USB control; MPS/HPS guides.