MANUAL AW 8 & 10 Magic Moments www.dali.
English anish udiophile oudspeaker ndustries DALI is renowned among music lovers throughout the world for its unique speakers and cables, all constructed and build for uncompromising design and sound requirements. Our ultra-modern factory in Denmark is fully equipped with facilities for development and production of quality speakers. DALI's principal competence is development and optimisation of known and new technology in the field of audio and acoustics.
English Manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new DALI AW 8/10 subwoofer. This manual contains information on setup and maintenance of DALI AW 8/10. Running-in Like any other mechanical system, a speaker needs to be "run in", so you can look forward to a gradual improvement in sound quality over the initial period. Unlike other mechanical systems, regular use will in fact extend your loudspeakers lifetime.
English most effect in the midbass region, acting as a kind of tone control. The rear panel volume control increases or reduces bass output in a more linear manner. In the recommended set-up with two subwoofers, each subwoofer should be placed near the corresponding main speaker, for instance in a corner behind the speaker.
English Amplifier without preamplifier/subwoofer output terminal (Fig. 2) You should only employ the passive solution if you do not have a preamplifier output terminal on your amplifier. AW 8/10 is operated by the speaker signal from your amplifier/surround sound receiver. Connect the front speakers to the speaker output terminals on AW 8/10 L R Fig. 2 Amplifier with separate preamplifier output terminal and detachable power amplifier (Fig.
English In many cases one AW 8/10 in one of the listed setups will provide a good solution, but the absolute perfect solution is two AW 8/10 in stereo setup. This solution should be connected in exactly the same way, but you only connect the left channel to one input terminal on the left AW 8/10 and the right channel to one input terminal on the right AW 8/10. In other respects, follow the instructions given above - simply with separate channels. If necessary, obtain advice from your dealer.
English Setting level Adjust the volume on your AW 8/10 so the bass sound matches the level from the front speakers. Adjust it so that you can hear the sound contribution from AW 8/10 - but without the bass being too dominant. The bass should be stable and precise. If you set the volume too high, there is a risk of the subwoofer being overloaded, which would have a detrimental effect on the vital playback of mid-range tones from the front speakers.
English Phase setting In most cases you will achieve the best results with "Phase" set to 180°. However, this will depend on the front speakers you are using. Once again, your ears must be the judge. Use the trial-and-error method for both settings - and you may also want to try readjusting the volume and crossover frequency. In all cases it is a good idea to listen to the system for several days and readjust as required.
English Important cables There is one area where you can significantly influence the sound quality - the cables between amplifier and speaker. This is a case where the rule 'any chain is only as strong as its weakest link' definitely applies. The fine and detailed signal from the amplifier must be conveyed to the speakers with minimum loss. The table below shows the maximum length your cables should be.
English DALI - more than meets the eye Your DALI speakers have been designed on the basis of a long succession of technical solutions based on many years' intensive development work. Most of this is not seen - but it can be heard and experienced, including: An even frequency response ensures that your DALI speakers reproduce all tones and kinds of music faithfully and without emphasis.
English Safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELRCTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BACK PANEL. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated „dangerous voltage“ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to persons.
English Specifications There are countless methods for evaluating speakers. However, none of them actually represent how a speaker really sounds. It is up to the individual to decide whether one speaker sounds better than another. So we only give you the specifications that are of real value to you. The DALI AW subwoofers has been designed to reproduce music as honestly as possible - and we know we have succeeded.
