5 English1. IntroductionDear customer,Thank you for choosing the ADAM Audio A3X Nearfield monitor!ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum quality reproduction and audioperfection. With the A3X you have selected a precise, high-resolution speakersystem that allows you to both evaluate and enjoy audio recordings. Thismonitor meets highest expectations in sound quality and craftsmanship.This manual is intended to provide you with information about your newADAMs. It contains important information regarding safety, setting up,handling, and warranty. We request that you read these sections carefullyto ensure easy set up and prevent potential problems.The A3X is a compact near field monitor. It is perfectly suited for a widevariety of stereo and multi-channel professional applications including smallcontrol rooms, desktops, mobile facilities and post-production edit bays aswell as connection to your favorite mp3-players and gaming consoles…inother words, in any situation where a combination of no-compromise soundreproduction and a small footprint is required.The A3X is a two-way ported active system that uses ADAM’s proprietaryX-ART folded ribbon tweeter ensuring full compatibility with the latestexpanded high frequency resolution media formats, and a conventional bass/midrange driver below the crossover frequency of 2.8 kHz. Each section usesan individual amp with continuous output of up to 25 Watts (RMS).If you have any questions about this or any of our products, please don’thesitate to contact us – we will be happy to assist you.For detailed information concerning ADAM’s technologies and products,complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, pleasevisit our website:www.adam-audio.comWe hope very much that you really enjoy your new loudspeakers, and wishyou many delightful hours with them.The ADAM Audio Team