The X-ART Tweeter – Handmade in Berlin - ADAM Audio

The X-ART Tweeter – Handmade in Berlin

Final finish for the X-ART tweeter The X-ART Tweeter

ADAM Professional Audio This kind of precision is primarily characterized by the X-ART
tweeter, ADAM‘s signature feature. With a nearly flat frequency
ADAM monitors are no-compromise tools for producers and response reaching up to 50 kHz, our proprietary tweeter sets
sound engineers in search of the best instruments. To be able the standard in terms of transparacy and clarity. The worldwide
to assess their work, they know it is essential they can trust success of ADAM monitors in the professional audio market is
what they hear. The monitor must allow an in-depth view into based to a great extent on the exceptional capabilities of the
the world of musical soundscapes – and at ADAM Audio, we X-ART tweeter.
are dedicated to providing you with an absolutely clear and
transparent view into your sound. Accuracy is an indispensable part of our high quality standards
as applied to all aspects of our product development. For that
All of our loudspeakers are designed with one goal in mind: reason, every X-ART tweeter and midrange driver is meticulous-
To reproduce audio signals as precisely as possible, without ly crafted and tested by hand at our facility in Berlin. The final
beautifying elements in the mix or concealing them. Besides tests include all crucial electro-acoustic parameters: impedance,
their highly defined sound, openness and their three-dimen- absolute frequency response, sensitivity level, relative frequency
sional spatial imaging, all ADAM monitors share the same response to a reference standard, phase characteristics,
unique precision in the higher frequency range. This becomes transient response, absolute phase and total harmonic distortion.
immediately apparent with highly transient, dynamic audio
material in particular.

Folded X-ART diaphragm A7X assembly line Folding of the X-ART diaphragm

X-ART Technology Fig. 1: Air being drawn in to the folds of the X-ART diaphragm
with a velocity transform ratio of 4:1
The X-ART tweeters and midrange drivers establish a new
direction concerning the kinematics of moving air that Fig. 2: Air being squeezed out of the folds of the X-ART
dramatically improves the quality of audio reproduction. The diaphragm with a velocity transform ratio of 4:1
X-ART membrane consists of a pleated diaphragm in which
the folds compress or expand according to the audio signal Fig. 3: Area comparison between the unfolded X-ART tweeter
applied to them (see figure 1 and 2). The ADAM X-ART design diaphragm (at the bottom) and a 1” dome tweeter (on top)
overcomes the piston-like motion of all conventional drivers
and their inevitable problems by achieving an improvement in Front plate
air loading by a factor of 4 over conventional transducers. To Pole plate
illustrate the basic principle using a comparison: When you Diaphragm
breathe, your thorax is moving slowly whereas the air is Felt layer
moving comparably faster. Similarly, the X-ART diaphragm Magnet
presses the air faster in or out of its folds than they themselves Magnet-/ and Felt holder
are moving. Bushing
Pole plate
More area = higher Dynamic Response Fig. 4: The X-ART tweeter disassembled

The unfolded X-ART diaphragm is significantly larger, although
the sound opening of the X-ART tweeter is very similar to that
of a 1inch cone tweeter (see figure 3). With piston-like
designs, the visible diaphragm opening is always the acousti-
cally active area. By folding the X-ART diaphragm into the
third dimension (as seen from the listener‘s position) we can
use a larger foil, allowing an increase in the ratio to 2.5:1.
This means the acoustically active area is 2.5 times larger
than the visible sound opening of the X-ART tweeter.

Elaborate Handwork

The considerable effort that is put into the manufacture of one
X-ART transducer, which takes approximately 30 minutes of
hand time, pays off in the end. This is the only way we can
ensure the best possible reproduction of high frequencies. And
the only way we can guarantee our claim that ADAM speaker
systems are the best tools in professional monitoring today.
The interaction of committed research and development and
all our manufacturing procedures in Berlin with continuous
quality management ensures that our products will maintain
the highest quality standards.

“The X-ART tweeter played so easy, airy and freely that it was a pleasure
listening to it.” Fidelity

“The briskness that comes out of these speakers is very exciting.
The X-ART tweeter with its extended high frequency range does a perfect

job here.” Recording

“The X-ART tweeter speaks so clearly it’s almost startling.” Recording Magazin

“The extended range of the new tweeter allows the top end to sound
more open and airy without adding harshness, so vocals come across in

a very natural way.” Sound on Sound

“The Adam-typical X-ART tweeter, famous for its precise reproduction
capabilities, takes care of the treble range.” Audio

“We are able to hear that clarity in the high frequency range, characterized
by the highly defined sound and the superior impulse behaviour of the
X-ART tweeter.” Professional Audio

“The new X-ART tweeter is a perfect balance in what is an excellent piece
of craftsmanship.” Audio Media

“At the risk of repetition it has to be stated here again: The tweeter is
truly wonderful.” Sound & Recording

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