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Wharfedale Loudspeakers Ltd
IAG House, Sovereign Court,
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Opus²
USER MANUAL
Opus² - M1
Opus² - M2
Opus² - Stand
Opus² - 1
Opus² - 2
Opus² - 3
Opus² - AV System
Opus² - Tri Centre
Opus² - Tri Surround
Opus² - SW250 Subwoofer
Opus² - SW300 Subwoofer
Opus² - SW380 Subwoofer
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Page 1: User Manual
Opus² USER MANUAL Opus² - M1 Opus² - M2 Opus² - Stand Opus² - 1 Opus² - 2 Opus² - 3 Opus² - AV System Opus² - Tri Centre Opus² - Tri Surround Opus² - SW250 Subwoofer Opus² - SW300 Subwoofer Opus²... -
Page 2: User Cautions
Opus² Opus² User Cautions CAUTION! This symbol indicates that there are RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK important operating and maintenance DO NOT OPEN instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) This symbol indicates that dangerous NO USER-REMOVEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL... -
Page 3: Specifications
Opus² Opus² Conclusion Quality Management Contents Your Opus loudspeakers have been constructed to the highest standards of quality throughout. The acoustic components and the whole system have been manufactured to very tight tolerances of +/- 1 decibel of sound pressure level for each driver Before You Begin throughout the operational range of the unit. -
Page 4: Measurement And Analysis
Opus² Opus² Opus² Measurement and Analysis-2 Before You Begin... Very low distortion over the vocal bandwidth at 100dB Superb, wide, even dispersion for larger listening areas Before connecting and using your loudspeakers, please bear the following points in mind: Switch off the amplifier and all sources before making connections to your sound system. When you switch on the system or change sources, set the volume control to minimum and turn up the level gradually. - Page 5 Opus² Opus² Measurement and Analysis-1 Safely Unpacking Your Loudspeakers These actual test plots exemplify the stringent standards of acoustical measurement and performance in Opus² loudspeakers. Opus speakers are heavy. Take care when Remarkably similar dispersion oh both axes due to our unique drive unit configuration with central tweeter placement removing them from their packaging.
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Page 6: What's In The Box
Opus² Opus² Opus² What's In The Box? Crossover Network Topology -2 Opus² -AV System Opus² -1, 2, 3 Opus² -M1, M2, Stands User Pack User Pack User Pack Accessories: Accessories: Accessories: Opus² - M1, M2 • One Pair of Gloves •... - Page 7 Opus² Opus² Crossover Network Topology -1 Opus² - Tri-Surround Opus² - Tri-Centre Opus² - Subwoofers User Pack User Pack User Pack Accessories: Accessories: Accessories: • One Pair of Gloves • One Pair of Gloves • Two Pairs of Gloves • 4 Rubber Feet •...
- Page 8 Opus² Opus² Opus² Subwoofer Drive Unit Specifications Setting Up Your Loudspeakers As we design and manufacture our own drive units entirely in-house, we are able to design the perfect driver for each situation. Our unique ‘Tri-lam’ technology produces drivers capable of delivering spectacular bass performance with distortion lower than any other drivers of similar size.
- Page 9 Opus² Opus² Subwoofer Specifications Preparing Your Loudspeakers Adjusting Spikes Front Spike Floor standing Opus² loudspeakers, the Opus² subwoofers and the loudspeaker stand come pre-fitted with the plinth and spikes. Bottom Collar Adjusting the Front Spikes: Slacken the retaining collar at the bottom of the spike.
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Page 10: Crossover Networks
Opus² Opus² Opus² Midrange Specifications Connections And Terminals Single Crossover Networks Bi- Wiring Tri- Wiring Wiring Part number 0775 & 0776 Opus² -1,2,3 and Tri-Centre loudspeakers use a specially Dome material & size 75mm textile designed tr -wireable crossover panel with six terminal Coil size &... - Page 11 Opus² Opus² Positioning Stereo Loudspeakers Bass Drive Unit Specifications The distance between the speakers should be the Angle speakers inwards for a more precise same as between you and the speakers. stereo image Parameter Opus² Tri-Centre Opus² Tri-Surround Opus² M1 & Av Opus²...
- Page 12 Opus² Opus² Opus² Connecting Stereo Loudspeakers -1 Opus² M1 and M2 Standard Loudspeaker Wiring Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for AMPLIFIER each channel, and prepare the ends. Unscrew each R.SPKR L.SPKR terminal a few turns. Connect the red, positive (+) terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red, positive (+) amplifier terminal.
- Page 13 Opus² Opus² Opus² Specifications Connecting Stereo Loudspeakers -2 Tri-Wiring - Opus 1, 2, 3 The advantages of bi-wiring can be extended by tri- wiring. Here each drive unit is separately connected to AMPLIFIER the amplifier for the utmost fidelity. The advantages of R.SPKR L.SPKR tri-wiring can be fully realised by optimising the type of...
- Page 14 Opus² Opus² Opus² Positioning AV Speakers The Opus² Drive Units-2 The Opus² Tri-Centre loudspeaker may be freestanding or mounted Front Loudspeakers: The front loudspeakers are The 75 mm Soft Dome Midrange Unit placed on either side of the TV monitor, 2 to 3 metres on a stout shelf.
- Page 15 Opus² Opus² Opus² The Opus² Drive Units Wall Mounting AV Speakers 380 mm 320 mm Bass Drivers Opus ² bass units are of two main types. Security strap mounting The smallest cabinets use a triple laminated cone of glass /carbon/ glass . Smaller cabinets intensify reflections 190 mm 190 mm that can pass back through the cone.
- Page 16 Opus² Opus² Opus² Mounting the Opus² AvC Bracket The Opus² Series Using one of the two brackets as a template mark out four horizontal fixing points on the About Your Loudspeakers 125 mm 125 mm wall. 150 mm The Opus² series of speakers is the latest iteration of the highly acclaimed original Invert one bracket, place one bracket over the Opus range.
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Page 17: Positioning The Subwoofer
Opus² Opus² Opus² Subwoofers Introduction Opus² subwoofers are intended for use with very high quality sound reproducing systems in the home. Your subwoofer will probably be used in conjunction with Opus loudspeakers though they will partner any high performance audiophile or home cinema amplification and loudspeakers. There are three subwoofers in the range - all the subwoofers offer the same connection facilities. -
Page 18: Connecting Your Subwoofer
Opus² Opus² Connecting Your Subwoofer Looking After Your Loudspeaker All Opus² Subwoofers have the same Rear Panel connectivity INPUT REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Mains Input WHARFEDALE INTERNATIONAL LTD,HUNTINGDON, UNITED KINGDOM WHARFEDALE INTERNATIONAL LTD,HUNTINGDON, UNITED KINGDOM OUTPUT CAUTION LEFT RIGHT Mains Fuse RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK LINE LEVEL DO NOT OPEN... -
Page 19: Operation
Opus² Opus² Operating Your Subwoofer Check that all connections to the subwoofer have been properly made and that the main volume control is at minimum. Plug the Delay and LFE Settings supplied power cord into the mains socket on the rear panel. Plug in the mains plug and switch the power on. - Page 20 Opus² Opus² Setting Up Your Active Subwoofers Setting Up a Home Theatre System Some of this chapter may appear to repeat the content of the Subwoofer pages - the context however is different. Setting up of the subwoofer should be performed with all tone controls and filters on your amplifier or processor set ‘flat’. Placement Listening rooms are not ideal.