2IntroductionFirst of all, we would like to thank you for choosing ADAM Audio!ADAM Studio Monitors are built for a maximum in reproduction quality and audio per-fection. You have selected a precise, high resolution active speaker system that allowsyou to professionally evaluate audio recordings. We are confident that these monitorswill help you to find the correct balance in your mixes and let you judge your work inthe most critical way.To enjoy the capabilities of your new speakers, please read the following safety andwarranty considerations before you connect them. Try to become informed about thespeaker placement and the available controls - the positioning and the acoustic proper-ties of the control room often play a bigger role than you might expect.The S5VA is a vertically oriented studio monitor for the most demanding professionalrecording, mixing, and surround studio applications. The active four-way bass reflexsystem houses the new A.R.T ribbon tweeter and midrange unit together with an 8”bass/midrange and an 12“ HexaCone® subwoofer. The upper three loudspeakers areeach driven by a 150 Watt amplifier, the subwoofer by a 500 Watt amplifier.We very much hope that you enjoy your new monitors and their unique transducerdesign. If you have any questions about this or any of our products, don’t hesitate tocontact us - we will be happy to advise you.The ADAM Audio TeamTable of contentsSafety Instructions 3Quick Start 4Setting up your speakers 5Controls 6-7A.R.T. Accelerated Ribbon Technology 8Limited warranty 9Technical Data 10