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owners manual connoisseur & pro series TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES AND BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ROOM ACOUSTICS AND SPEAKER PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 4 SELECTION OF PROPER WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 CARE OF FINISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
connoisseur & pro series owners manual FEATURES AND BENEFITS Your new Energy speakers feature state-of-the-art technologies derived from development of the flagship of the line., the world acclaimed VeritasTM v2.8.
owners manual connoisseur & pro 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.
connoisseur & pro series owners manual SPEAKER PLACEMENT (FIGURE 1) FIR ST DIR ECT RAD IA W AL LR EF LE CT TED IO SOU N ND ENE RGY 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 spade lugs or dual banana plugs.
owners manual connoisseur & pro series Amplifier to Loudspeaker Connection The Connoisseur Series and Pro 4.5 loudspeakers utilize two sets of binding posts.The upper set is for high frequencies and the lower set for lower frequencies. Bi-amp/bi-wire allows three different wiring options. 1) Conventional Hook-up - You will note shorting straps have been installed. (see figure 2) - Positive (+) to Positive, Negative (-) to Negative.
6 – + RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER – + LEFT CHANNEL CONNECT TO RIGHT SPEAKER (AS SHOWN ABOVE FOR LEFT SPEAKER) NOTE: ENSURE THAT ONE GOLD SHORTING BAR IS CONNECTED AS SHOWN BETWEEN THE TWO RED INPUT TERMINALS AND ONE BETWEEN BLACK INPUT TERMINALS. – + RIGHT 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.
7 IMPORTANT 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.
8 40Hz - 25kHz 1800Hz 88dB 8 ohms (nominal) 50 - 130 Watts RMS/Chnl. 130 Watts 17-3/4 x 9-5/8 x 9.3/4 45.1 x 24.4 x 24.8 Crossover points: Sensitivity: Impedance: Recommended Amplifier Power: Maximum power handling (<10% Clipping): Dimensions (H x W x D): (in) (cm) 1-6-1/2”(16.
1-5-1/4”(13.5cm) Injection Molded Diaphram 60 Hz - 20 kHz 3000 Hz 86.5dB 8 ohms (nominal) 30-8O Watts RMS/Chnl. 80 Watts 10-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 7-3/8 26.7x 16.5 x 18.7 Woofer(s): Frequency response ( dB): Crossover points: Sensitivity: Impedance: Recommended Amplifier Power: Maximum power handling (<10% Clipping): Dimensions (H x W x D): (in.) (cm) 1-1/2” (13 mm) Flared Dome Vented 2 Way System type: Driver Complement Tweeter: PRO.5 Model: 9 11-7/8 x 7-3/8 x 7-5/8 30.2 x 18.7 x 19.
connoisseur & pro series owners manual LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY Warranty Protection Energy 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 (5) years from date of purchase from an authorized Energy dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required.
owners manual connoisseur & pro 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.
