Got these today after a blind buy online. Here’s my impressions after 30 mins streaming 320kbps, will delve into my FLACs later on. Firstly they were muddy at low volumes as if the tweeter is switched off which I believe is a bug and will be ironed with a firmware update. However, works fine when turned up past the cut off threshold. Without playing around with the DSP and ran through the USB C the mids do feel a bit scooped, the sub regions of the bass frequencies are a bit flabby but not overwhelming. For the size I must say they indeed sound bigger than they are and the soundstage is great with plenty of details.
In my opinion, it is not fair to compare D3V just after of unboxing and 20 minutes of listening to your other used and well-warmed-up monitors. Even your ears need time to adapt to a sound signature other than iLoud's.
@@GaragebandandBeyondI absolutely agree. Speaker burn in is also a whole load of BS. If I’m spending thousands on professional equipment, they should be ready to go the moment they leave the factory. Furthermore, can you imagine how concerning it would be if my gear actually changes its own sound to be noticeably different? That’s not particularly consistent, reliable or surgical, especially for hardware that’s supposed to tell you where you need to EQ and compress.
What a great review, and I never usually stay until the end of review videos. I made my own nearfield monitors (modified an existing active speaker from China), and I also own and love the iLoud micro monitors (not Pro). The iLoud's are something I saw Bricksdamane using on a private jet - he produces for Lil Baby, Durk, Kevin, Gates, Future etc and I also saw DJ Toomp using the same iLoud micro monitors hooked up to a laptop. At that point I knew they wouldn't let me down and they replaced ALL of my old monitors. You are 100% right about home studio setups, and I would go as far to say the MTM are probably too big for most people, however at your level, in a treated room, plus the ARC feature, then hell yeah! The iLoud micro monitors are like an incredibly good set of cans. You can hear EVERYTHING even at low volume, because the DSP functions like what you find in a home cinema soundbar... it 'delivers' exactly what you need to hear at all monitoring levels. I used to crank them up but haven't heard the port 'chuff' since I started using them again permanently from November this year. The D3V looks beautiful, and I have heard similar comments about them from producers (not openly) but there is a reason why most people have the iLoud as a perfect desktop solution. I always check my mix with IEM's before arranging/exporting and my sound is 99% bang on from the iLoud micro's alone. I do love the D3V and actually wanted to replace the iLoud's with them... but I need to hear everything. This sounds like a genuine review but again is always down to personal taste. Instead of people arguing in the comments it would be better to take a deep breath, and try in your hearts to take in the opinion of somebody other than your own. This civilization never actually became civilized, but we don't have to copy those who came before us. Be happy.
Dude, you messed up this review. These are definitely not muddy, anything but. They are very precise. They are also very loud. Try plugging them in with USB, and doing the review again, because what you're saying isn't an accurate reflection of these when plugged in with USB.
TRS is how I hooked them up, because that is how my studio works. Sound is subjective and in my professionally treated space, these didn't sound good to my ears.
i bought them and have included them in my system as monitors. as you, i do have other speakers included in my monitor system but they have really increased the depth of my listening experience greatly! the tweeter and passive radiators are amazing!
this is slightly unrelated, but I took part in your mixcontest for the iloud micro's over three years ago. I use them every single day and have written 50+ songs with them and have enjoyed countless hours of music listening throught these beautiful sounding speakers. Basically what I am trying to say is thankyou so much... you've enabled so much music in me, and for that you will always be a legend.
@@GaragebandandBeyond I had a similar issue, "set them as described by the labels for my room", then I emailed Adam and things changed for the better. The "desk" setting can cut 200hz by 6db if that's an issue. This is what followed: We have labelled the switches consciously in a completely non-technical way. I will of course be happy to provide you with more detailed information.
“Position” is the similar to the “Bass” control in the A Series Stand: no filters Type = Low Shelf, Corner Frequency = 400 Hz, Gains = 0 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB, Q = 0.707)
“Desk” is the similar to the “Desk” control in the A Series except we have second filter in place at higher frequencies to take away harshness - this is unique in the market Small desk: Type = PEQ, Centre Frequencies = 300 Hz + 2000 Hz, Gains = -3 dB and -2 dB, Q =1 and 2) Large desk: Type = PEQ, Centre Frequencies = 200 Hz + 1500 Hz, Gains = -6 dB and -4 dB, Q =2 and 2.5)
“Room” is similar to the “Treble” control in the A Series Type = High Shelf, Corner Frequency = 6500 Hz, Gains = 0, -1.5, -3 dB, Q = 0.707)
well, honestly, disappointing you would give a review with only 20 minutes of listening to new speakers/monitors. from my experience, our ears are super used to what is 'familiar' to our ears and everything, i really mean everything, will sound bad on a first audition... that's why, IMHO, is so important to LIVE with the speakers for a few days before really giving a verdict. i'm not saying you are not experienced with small monitors...you certainly are, but it would have been great to live with them for a few days and use them more to get a better sense of their sound signature... i'm still curious ( i own the MTM first generation) and might give the Adams a try..
Finally a honest review .. I have not heard them yet but after going thru countless of reviews and looking for some small monitors for mixing , somehow I said to myself that the Adam’s D3v are basically computer speakers and not for studio use .
@@GaragebandandBeyond Even Kali Audio LP-INF? They a bit bigger and more close to MTM's size but they are still desktop studio monitors. What's is your opinion? And thank you so much for this review. I was considering D3V but was in a doubt, now I'm not
@@GaragebandandBeyond the thing that I have concern with on the mtm is port shuffling . On the mtm mk1 had low end port shuffling that you can hear . Have they corrected this ? I know they say the frequency response is bit lower on the mk2 .
Also… how is this even a review? „Too much low mids out of the box” is not an effing review! It is just brutally negligent and superficial. Unbelievable.
I can tell if I'm going to like a set of monitors within 10 minutes. I simply didn't like these. I tried all the switches, tried without them next to anything, nothing impressed me. Not enough detail at flabby low end, wayyy too much low mid honk.
Thanks for your review. Just out of curiosity: would they sound better if you remove the iLouds? They seem to be reflecting the sound from the passive radiators of the D3V's.
Did you even use the switches on the backpanel? In the era of sonarworks you better discuss the dynamics of the speakers, not just the tone, esp unadjusted. Also, try listening below tweeter level. Midrange falls into place… I bought them without trying and I am not disappointed. And everyday I use dual 6,5in sealed enclosure 300W speakers.
It's much riskier to out negative reviews - the company might not send you any new gear, so there's an incentive to be positive, or at least not negative...
I'll say this.... yes I do break in monitors, however the iLouds for example, sounded great right out of the box. These not so much. My guess is that the cabinet design is the issue. Plus the side reflex ports cause low flabby and loose low end.
Keep in mind that the Adam D3V have a very neutral frequency response. If another speaker sounds like it has more clarity, its because it probably has boosted highs which gives the false impression of it being a better sounding speaker
I have bought the iLoud Micro, and after 6 months one speaker started to produce rattles at certain frequencies. Now the speakers are with IK Multimedia as a warranty case for a month and a half, no news from IK Multimedia since mid of november, mixing with headphones since then. So "good company" is definitively not applying for IK Multimedia. I know my next speakers won't be from IK Multimedia.
I ordered this around 2 weeks ago, basically just to use them as gaming speakers. They are still in their packaging because I'm still too busy to set them up as I have to build the pc as well. I really debated getting the iLoud (Pro) but they aren't available in my country and I'll have to order via Amazon only. Hopefully I get to listen to them soon. (I don't mix but I use the Neumann KH-80 for my video editing rig)
Before u send them back, did u test them in the place of the mtms, without them being next to the passive radiator? did u raise them at ear level just in case??
There’s plenty of room next to the passive radiator, and like I said the low end is actually pretty good on them. It’s all about the high-end and clarity that’s missing.
Best "Dear John" I've ever heard. 😂. Thank you for giving a forthright personal opinion - this man has probably given a red flag to other producers which would degrade his attractiveness to them, it demonstrates a level of integrity not often found on this platform.
Most people who review on this platform are afraid to burn their connections with sponsors, I’m not one of them. Although I would hate if that happened, it’s more important to me to give out honest information to my subscribers.
I think they way overpriced these monitors. They should have been priced around £150 would have made them more affordable. These were never going to replace a professional pair.
I respect your opinion 100%. This is exactly what I was afraid of. I was on the fence of getting the D3V’s and did a bit more research and ended up getting the Eve Audio SC203’s. The main thing I wanted was clarity, low end and mid range is cool…but if I can’t get a clear image of a mix then it would be pointless. Thank you for this review my brother! May be grabbing the MTM’s as a second pair for reference.
I am a street performer. I wonder how I could use these in the subway I use the iCloud in the subway they're perfect because they're small a nd no weight to curry. I'm not gonna be using this in the studio. I'm gonna be playing my piano through it what do you think?
I own these, have a treated room and I disagree with this review. I'm not keeping mine but not for having a boost in the low mids. I feel they are missing in the high lows and low mids and they don't translate well. I've owned the iLouds and the Adam a7x's.
See if this info from Adam helps, it helped me. “Position” is the similar to the “Bass” control in the A Series Stand: no filters Type = Low Shelf, Corner Frequency = 400 Hz, Gains = 0 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB, Q = 0.707) “Desk” is the similar to the “Desk” control in the A Series except we have second filter in place at higher frequencies to take away harshness - this is unique in the market Small desk: Type = PEQ, Centre Frequencies = 300 Hz + 2000 Hz, Gains = -3 dB and -2 dB, Q =1 and 2) Large desk: Type = PEQ, Centre Frequencies = 200 Hz + 1500 Hz, Gains = -6 dB and -4 dB, Q =2 and 2.5) “Room” is similar to the “Treble” control in the A Series Type = High Shelf, Corner Frequency = 6500 Hz, Gains = 0, -1.5, -3 dB, Q = 0.707)
@@GaragebandandBeyond I mostly agree with both of you guys on the initial impression. These are meant to be a somewhat boring work speaker, and that's actually great for long days in front of monitoring. But Adam did themselves no favors with the lack of connectivity options, and the somewhat cryptic "listen blindly" labeling. The tiny Adams need really careful setup, so trusting their customers to listen and then know what is happening at each frequency would be better than leaving us blind on three switches that sort of work together. They are picky about having flat surfaces near the sides, which sucks for sitting them next to additional monitoring. They need blutooth, and a sub out. That's another bitch of mine, if they have a usb audio in, then you can't add a sub unless you have a sub out. The only option left is 1/4" in, which does not work well for the "not going to use them as studio monitors" option, example, a Mac mini has the 1/8" audio out in the front of the computer, so it's not clean looking if you have to use that in a little video editing rig. Once I saw the 'Desk" switch was making fairly string changes at 2 different frequencies I was able to get them focused, and likeable. Better mids than the iLoud micro, which really works for tracking guitar. I cut this demo track on them with a Dream 65 and BUSS OD about an hour after the Adams arrived at my door. ua-cam.com/video/eI0saDEiXw0/v-deo.html
I listened to the DV3’s & Ilouds side by side. The DV3’s had better clarity imo. I went with the DV3’s and they sound better after being broken in.
Got these today after a blind buy online. Here’s my impressions after 30 mins streaming 320kbps, will delve into my FLACs later on. Firstly they were muddy at low volumes as if the tweeter is switched off which I believe is a bug and will be ironed with a firmware update. However, works fine when turned up past the cut off threshold. Without playing around with the DSP and ran through the USB C the mids do feel a bit scooped, the sub regions of the bass frequencies are a bit flabby but not overwhelming. For the size I must say they indeed sound bigger than they are and the soundstage is great with plenty of details.
In my opinion, it is not fair to compare D3V just after of unboxing and 20 minutes of listening to your other used and well-warmed-up monitors. Even your ears need time to adapt to a sound signature other than iLoud's.
I’ve been doing this for a long time and I know what I need to hear to mix properly. And if I don’t hear it in the first 5 minutes it’s not good!
@GaragebandandBeyond lol listen to yourself
@@GaragebandandBeyondI absolutely agree. Speaker burn in is also a whole load of BS. If I’m spending thousands on professional equipment, they should be ready to go the moment they leave the factory.
Furthermore, can you imagine how concerning it would be if my gear actually changes its own sound to be noticeably different? That’s not particularly consistent, reliable or surgical, especially for hardware that’s supposed to tell you where you need to EQ and compress.
I have this and I had edifier mr4 and I think d3v disapontimed me not to much diference
@@Gabbanadj expand on this please....
What a great review, and I never usually stay until the end of review videos. I made my own nearfield monitors (modified an existing active speaker from China), and I also own and love the iLoud micro monitors (not Pro). The iLoud's are something I saw Bricksdamane using on a private jet - he produces for Lil Baby, Durk, Kevin, Gates, Future etc and I also saw DJ Toomp using the same iLoud micro monitors hooked up to a laptop.
At that point I knew they wouldn't let me down and they replaced ALL of my old monitors. You are 100% right about home studio setups, and I would go as far to say the MTM are probably too big for most people, however at your level, in a treated room, plus the ARC feature, then hell yeah!
The iLoud micro monitors are like an incredibly good set of cans. You can hear EVERYTHING even at low volume, because the DSP functions like what you find in a home cinema soundbar... it 'delivers' exactly what you need to hear at all monitoring levels. I used to crank them up but haven't heard the port 'chuff' since I started using them again permanently from November this year.
The D3V looks beautiful, and I have heard similar comments about them from producers (not openly) but there is a reason why most people have the iLoud as a perfect desktop solution. I always check my mix with IEM's before arranging/exporting and my sound is 99% bang on from the iLoud micro's alone.
I do love the D3V and actually wanted to replace the iLoud's with them... but I need to hear everything.
This sounds like a genuine review but again is always down to personal taste. Instead of people arguing in the comments it would be better to take a deep breath, and try in your hearts to take in the opinion of somebody other than your own. This civilization never actually became civilized, but we don't have to copy those who came before us.
Be happy.
Dude, you messed up this review. These are definitely not muddy, anything but. They are very precise. They are also very loud. Try plugging them in with USB, and doing the review again, because what you're saying isn't an accurate reflection of these when plugged in with USB.
I agree! They are very precise.
TRS is how I hooked them up, because that is how my studio works. Sound is subjective and in my professionally treated space, these didn't sound good to my ears.
You do realize that the USB connection is 16-bit right? That isn't good enough.
Great to see you again! I remember how much you like the little iLoud monitors a few years back.
i bought them and have included them in my system as monitors. as you, i do have other speakers included in my monitor system but they have really increased the depth of my listening experience greatly! the tweeter and passive radiators are amazing!
I’m glad you’re enjoying them!
have you tried yamaha hs3/hs4? I'd like to hear your opinion of those compared to ilouds and d3v
this is slightly unrelated, but I took part in your mixcontest for the iloud micro's over three years ago. I use them every single day and have written 50+ songs with them and have enjoyed countless hours of music listening throught these beautiful sounding speakers. Basically what I am trying to say is thankyou so much... you've enabled so much music in me, and for that you will always be a legend.
I've just been cleaning my desk and setting us my music desk for the year to come, I was cleaning the monitors and this gratefullness got triggered.
ikisine de sahibim. sana tavsiyem, acilen bir işitme için doktora gitmen lazım!!!
Not suppose to be another speaker on side of the Adams due to the passive radiator. That is messing up the sound
I did actually try them with and without anything next to them, the difference was negligible.
im curious, why did you not use the dsp features? the speaker has a desktop filter that dips 250 or 200hz when used according to measurement data.
Great question, I used the switches and had them set up exactly as they should be for my room.
@@GaragebandandBeyond but do you use the ik multimedias calibrated to the room or as they are?
@@andresnolcalibrated most of the time. But sometimes I do run them flat.
@@GaragebandandBeyond I had a similar issue, "set them as described by the labels for my room", then I emailed Adam and things changed for the better. The "desk" setting can cut 200hz by 6db if that's an issue. This is what followed: We have labelled the switches consciously in a completely non-technical way.
I will of course be happy to provide you with more detailed information.
“Position” is the similar to the “Bass” control in the A Series
Stand: no filters
Type = Low Shelf, Corner Frequency = 400 Hz, Gains = 0 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB, Q = 0.707)
“Desk” is the similar to the “Desk” control in the A Series except we have second filter in place at higher frequencies to take away harshness - this is unique in the market
Small desk: Type = PEQ, Centre Frequencies = 300 Hz + 2000 Hz, Gains = -3 dB and -2 dB, Q =1 and 2)
Large desk: Type = PEQ, Centre Frequencies = 200 Hz + 1500 Hz, Gains = -6 dB and -4 dB, Q =2 and 2.5)
“Room” is similar to the “Treble” control in the A Series
Type = High Shelf, Corner Frequency = 6500 Hz, Gains = 0, -1.5, -3 dB, Q = 0.707)
@@sgnirts1010 They're still hooked up, I'll give this a shot. Thanks for sharing!
well, honestly, disappointing you would give a review with only 20 minutes of listening to new speakers/monitors. from my experience, our ears are super used to what is 'familiar' to our ears and everything, i really mean everything, will sound bad on a first audition... that's why, IMHO, is so important to LIVE with the speakers for a few days before really giving a verdict. i'm not saying you are not experienced with small monitors...you certainly are, but it would have been great to live with them for a few days and use them more to get a better sense of their sound signature... i'm still curious ( i own the MTM first generation) and might give the Adams a try..
Finally a honest review .. I have not heard them yet but after going thru countless of reviews and looking for some small monitors for mixing , somehow I said to myself that the Adam’s D3v are basically computer speakers and not for studio use .
You are 100% right! They are NOT a studio monitor! However, they are good for just regular listening.
Get the iLoud micro monitors. Nothing comes close to those, especially for the price.
@@GaragebandandBeyond Even Kali Audio LP-INF? They a bit bigger and more close to MTM's size but they are still desktop studio monitors. What's is your opinion? And thank you so much for this review. I was considering D3V but was in a doubt, now I'm not
here you can hear the iloud bass noise distortion."Iloud micro monitors bass distortion noise"
@@GaragebandandBeyond the thing that I have concern with on the mtm is port shuffling . On the mtm mk1 had low end port shuffling that you can hear . Have they corrected this ? I know they say the frequency response is bit lower on the mk2 .
Also… how is this even a review? „Too much low mids out of the box” is not an effing review! It is just brutally negligent and superficial. Unbelievable.
I can tell if I'm going to like a set of monitors within 10 minutes. I simply didn't like these. I tried all the switches, tried without them next to anything, nothing impressed me. Not enough detail at flabby low end, wayyy too much low mid honk.
Thanks for your review. Just out of curiosity: would they sound better if you remove the iLouds? They seem to be reflecting the sound from the passive radiators of the D3V's.
Yeah huge comb filtering mess
I tried it with and without the MTM's next to them. It sounded about the same to me.Low end isn't the problem here.
Did you try using the eq switches on the back?
Definitely yes, for a while.
Did you even use the switches on the backpanel? In the era of sonarworks you better discuss the dynamics of the speakers, not just the tone, esp unadjusted. Also, try listening below tweeter level. Midrange falls into place… I bought them without trying and I am not disappointed. And everyday I use dual 6,5in sealed enclosure 300W speakers.
I definietly spent time working with the switches and couldn't find any combination that sounded good.
not sure why a negative review is "brutally honest" like positive reviews aren't?
hahahahahaha
It’s my bad attempt at making a catchy title!😂
Lol it worked!😅@GaragebandandBeyond
It's much riskier to out negative reviews - the company might not send you any new gear, so there's an incentive to be positive, or at least not negative...
Maybe need times for break in first. For monitor may with flat sound 😂
I'll say this.... yes I do break in monitors, however the iLouds for example, sounded great right out of the box. These not so much. My guess is that the cabinet design is the issue. Plus the side reflex ports cause low flabby and loose low end.
Thank you for an honest review.
Keep in mind that the Adam D3V have a very neutral frequency response. If another speaker sounds like it has more clarity, its because it probably has boosted highs which gives the false impression of it being a better sounding speaker
Did you connect them via USB-C or TRS? I have them connected via USB-C and they go pretty loud
TRS
@@GaragebandandBeyond Maybe this is causing the issue with the low levels?
@@GaragebandandBeyond isn't the TRS connection going through an analog to digital converter for DSP purposes? Should you try the USB input?
How do these compare to the Kanto Oras? Would the Oras be better for music listening, movie watching and a little bit of mixing?
I have bought the iLoud Micro, and after 6 months one speaker started to produce rattles at certain frequencies. Now the speakers are with IK Multimedia as a warranty case for a month and a half, no news from IK Multimedia since mid of november, mixing with headphones since then. So "good company" is definitively not applying for IK Multimedia. I know my next speakers won't be from IK Multimedia.
I ordered this around 2 weeks ago, basically just to use them as gaming speakers. They are still in their packaging because I'm still too busy to set them up as I have to build the pc as well. I really debated getting the iLoud (Pro) but they aren't available in my country and I'll have to order via Amazon only. Hopefully I get to listen to them soon.
(I don't mix but I use the Neumann KH-80 for my video editing rig)
I hope you enjoy them!
I moved from the iLoud Micros to the D3V, and there’s no comparison. Unless you step up to 5inch or above these aren’t beatable.
So do you recommend the iloud micro monitors (not the pro version) over the adam audio dv3?
Yes! I did a product link in the video in fact.
Before u send them back, did u test them in the place of the mtms, without them being next to the passive radiator? did u raise them at ear level just in case??
There’s plenty of room next to the passive radiator, and like I said the low end is actually pretty good on them. It’s all about the high-end and clarity that’s missing.
do you mean iloud micro pro or are the iloud micro already better as d3v?
ILoud micro monitors
@@GaragebandandBeyond thx
Best "Dear John" I've ever heard. 😂. Thank you for giving a forthright personal opinion - this man has probably given a red flag to other producers which would degrade his attractiveness to them, it demonstrates a level of integrity not often found on this platform.
Most people who review on this platform are afraid to burn their connections with sponsors, I’m not one of them. Although I would hate if that happened, it’s more important to me to give out honest information to my subscribers.
I think they way overpriced these monitors. They should have been priced around £150 would have made them more affordable. These were never going to replace a professional pair.
I respect your opinion 100%. This is exactly what I was afraid of. I was on the fence of getting the D3V’s and did a bit more research and ended up getting the Eve Audio SC203’s. The main thing I wanted was clarity, low end and mid range is cool…but if I can’t get a clear image of a mix then it would be pointless. Thank you for this review my brother! May be grabbing the MTM’s as a second pair for reference.
I am a street performer. I wonder how
I could use these in the subway
I use the iCloud in the subway
they're perfect because they're small a
nd no weight to curry.
I'm not gonna be using this in the studio.
I'm gonna be playing my piano through it
what do you think?
They are small and light enough to carry, so I would say go for it!
I own these, have a treated room and I disagree with this review. I'm not keeping mine but not for having a boost in the low mids. I feel they are missing in the high lows and low mids and they don't translate well. I've owned the iLouds and the Adam a7x's.
See if this info from Adam helps, it helped me. “Position” is the similar to the “Bass” control in the A Series
Stand: no filters
Type = Low Shelf, Corner Frequency = 400 Hz, Gains = 0 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB, Q = 0.707)
“Desk” is the similar to the “Desk” control in the A Series except we have second filter in place at higher frequencies to take away harshness - this is unique in the market
Small desk: Type = PEQ, Centre Frequencies = 300 Hz + 2000 Hz, Gains = -3 dB and -2 dB, Q =1 and 2)
Large desk: Type = PEQ, Centre Frequencies = 200 Hz + 1500 Hz, Gains = -6 dB and -4 dB, Q =2 and 2.5)
“Room” is similar to the “Treble” control in the A Series
Type = High Shelf, Corner Frequency = 6500 Hz, Gains = 0, -1.5, -3 dB, Q = 0.707)
In my defense, I believe the first thing I said was that they are “dark and muddy sounding” pretty much exactly what you’re describing.
@@GaragebandandBeyond I mostly agree with both of you guys on the initial impression. These are meant to be a somewhat boring work speaker, and that's actually great for long days in front of monitoring. But Adam did themselves no favors with the lack of connectivity options, and the somewhat cryptic "listen blindly" labeling. The tiny Adams need really careful setup, so trusting their customers to listen and then know what is happening at each frequency would be better than leaving us blind on three switches that sort of work together. They are picky about having flat surfaces near the sides, which sucks for sitting them next to additional monitoring. They need blutooth, and a sub out. That's another bitch of mine, if they have a usb audio in, then you can't add a sub unless you have a sub out. The only option left is 1/4" in, which does not work well for the "not going to use them as studio monitors" option, example, a Mac mini has the 1/8" audio out in the front of the computer, so it's not clean looking if you have to use that in a little video editing rig. Once I saw the 'Desk" switch was making fairly string changes at 2 different frequencies I was able to get them focused, and likeable. Better mids than the iLoud micro, which really works for tracking guitar. I cut this demo track on them with a Dream 65 and BUSS OD about an hour after the Adams arrived at my door. ua-cam.com/video/eI0saDEiXw0/v-deo.html
Yep, been hearing growing reports of them having scooped high mids and some bass distortion at higher spl. Glad I chose the Kali LP UNFs instead.