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owners manual Audissey Series TABLE OF CONTENTS Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Room Acoustics & Subwoofer Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Selection of Proper Wire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Amplifier Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audissey Series owners manual WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ENERGY “AUDISSEY” LOUDSPEAKERS. We are sure you will enjoy this superb product.The following advice is offered to facilitate proper installation of your Energy speakers in your home. Extensive research along with great care at every design stage has enabled Energy to produce loudspeakers with extraordinary performance characteristics: a performance level that is equal, or superior to other speakers costing many times their price.
owners manual Audissey Series ROOM ACOUSTICS AND SPEAKER PLACEMENT Energy loudspeakers have been designed to provide high performance in a wide variety of domestic settings. It is important to note however, that building structure, dimensions and furnishings all play a part in the quality of sound you will ultimately achieve. Where possible the following should be taken into consideration when placing Energy speakers in your listening room: 1.
Audissey Series owners manual 7. Floor standing models should be positioned at least 38 cm (15”) from the back wall. Spiked feet are recommended for stability on carpeted floors. 8. The loudspeakers should be placed 2 to 3 meters (6’ to 10’) apart.The distance from loudspeakers to listener should be about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers. (see figure 1).
owners manual Audissey Series Selection of Proper Wire We recommend the use of high quality speaker cable.The speaker cable you select will ideally be fitted with high quality connectors with either 5/16” spade lugs or dual banana plugs. In most installations, ordinary lamp cord (16-18 gauge) has enough resistance to degrade the signal between amplifier and speakers, particularly in lengths over 3 meters (10’).
6 – + RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT – + RIGHT CHANNEL AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER – + LEFT CHANNEL CONNECT TO RIGHT SPEAKER(AS SHOWN ABOVE FOR LEFT SPEAKER) IMPORTANT: REMOVE GOLD SHORTING BARS, WHICH HAVE BEEN FACTORY INSTALLED BETWEEN BOTH RED INPUT TERMINALS AND BOTH BLACK INPUT TERMINALS.
IMPORTANT 7 CONNECT TO THE LEFT CHANNEL OUTPUT OF YOUR PRE-AMPLIFIER CONNECT TO THE RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT OF YOUR PRE-AMPLIFIER TWO CHANNEL AMPLIFIER (2) INPUT INPUT TWO CHANNEL AMPLIFIER (1) OUTPUT CHANNEL A CHANNEL B REMOVE GOLD SHORTING BARS WHICH HAVE BEEN FACTORY INSTALLED BETWEEN BOTH RED INPUT TERMINALS AND BOTH BLACK INPUT TERMINALS.
Audissey Series owners manual 3) Combination Bi-Amp/Bi-Wire Hook up - This method uses separate amplifiers for the low frequency section and high frequency section of the speaker. This dramatically improves musicality.The amplifier’s gains and the phase relationship of the amplifier’s input to output must be identical. (see figure 4) Care of Finish Your Energy speakers are attractively finished and should be gently wiped clean, from time to time, with a damp cloth to remove any dust or stains.
owners manual Audissey Series SPECIFICATIONS A2+2 A3+2 A5+2 SYSTEM TYPE: Asymmetrical Bipolar Radiated Vented Asymmetrical Bipolar Radiated Vented Asymmetrical Bipolar Radiated Vented TWEETERS: 2x1 (25mm) Aluminium Dome Tweeter with cloth suspension in Bipolar array 2x1 (25mm) Aluminium Dome Tweeter with cloth suspension in Bipolar array 2x1 (25mm) Aluminium Dome Tweeter with cloth suspension in Bipolar array WOOFERS: 2x5 1/2” (14cm) I.
Audissey Series owners manual LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Warranty in the United States and Canada Mirage warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials.The warranty is in effect for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase from an authorized Mirage dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required.
owners manual Audissey Series WARNING IMPORTANT TECHNICAL NOTE PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING SPEAKERS THE WARRANTY ON SPEAKERS IS VOID IF THE VOICE COILS ARE BURNED OR DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF OVERPOWERING OR CLIPPING. OVERPOWERING: The volume control of most amplifiers and receivers is a logarithmic type, which means that full power may be reached with volume control at as little as the halfway point.
