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- Page 1 XA Reference Owner’s Manual REFERENCE...
- Page 3 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Frequency Response (±3dB) 27-24,000Hz Nominal Impedance 4 ohms Minimum Impedance 3 ohms Recommended Amplifier Power 200-1000 watts Sensitivity [2.83v at 1m] 88dB SPL Driver Complement Front Tweeter 1-inch (25mm) titanium dome with neodymium magnet and aluminum heat sink Rear Tweeter 1-inch (25mm) with titanium dome and coated surround...
- Page 4 Finally, a great deal of listening and fine-tuning of all variables is done until we The design of the XA Reference Tower caused us to revisit feel that the system has reached perfection. Even then, the...
- Page 5 Computer simulation and optimization provided a crossover network that would meet the XA Nearly a year after we began the design of the XA Refer- objectives and get the drivers to meld seamlessly into a ence, we are in production and very proud of the end result.
- Page 6 The and also lends the tweeter the same vertical directivity as result is a stylish form that does not detract from the XA the rest of the array’s components. Crossover and spacing Tower’s sonic performance.
- Page 7 Hand-Tuned Crossover Toggle Switches These networks adhere to an in-phase or Linkwitz-Reilly Toggle switches are the finest made in the US, and designed design. (Time alignment and coherency are maintained to meet the stringent specifications of the aerospace through the transition region from driver to driver.) Each industry.
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Page 8: Stereo Image
P L A C E M E N T O F Y O U R S P E A K E R S Y S T E M Setting the Carpet Spikes and Glides Four steel spikes are included with the XA Reference Tower. Caution: When moving the speakers or... -
Page 9: Grille Installation
Toe-In Stereo Imaging, cont. – Toe-in refers to the angling of the speaker systems toward The distance from the listener location to the left speaker the listener location. Toe-in is a matter of taste. As the and the right speaker should be as equal as possible. We degree of toe-in increases, the stereo effect becomes more advise using a tape measure to ensure the distance from sharply defined, that is, more like listening to headphones. -
Page 10: Basic Connections
5/16" or larger spade lugs. Basic Connections Keep the speaker terminal jumper straps in place. When XA Reference making connections between the amplifier and speaker be sure to connect + to + (red) and – to – (black). - Page 11 Bi-Wiring 1. Use equal lengths of the appropriate wire when bi- XA Reference wiring each speaker. Consult your dealer for cable options. 2. Unscrew both sets of terminals and remove the jumper straps. Jumper Removal 1 - Loosen both sets of terminals and lift the jumpers upward.
- Page 12 XA Reference 1. Select the Large setting on your receiver or processor for your main speakers. This routes all bass information (typically below 100Hz) to your XA Towers. 2. Match the sound levels of each speaker. Your home speaker terminal...
- Page 13 First please note that all adjustments are subtle with approximately 1.5dB difference per position. No combina- tion of settings of the rear panel switches can make the XA 1. Remove the six screws Reference sound bad. Also note that it is acceptable to...
- Page 14 Switch to the blanking plate if a tighter soundstage, and is particularly effective when the XA bass character is called for and then repeat the listening on Reference Tower is placed at least 12 inches (30cm) from a the same material.
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Page 15: If Service Seems Necessary
If direct sunlight is Please note that Snell Acoustics will not be held liable for unavoidable, be sure that there is nothing partially covering shipping damage due to improper packaging. After it has the veneer in order to prevent “tan lines”. - Page 16 ©2002 Snell Acoustics. 143 Essex Street All Rights Reserved. Haverhill, MA 01832 Specifications are subject phone: 978-373-6114 to change without notice. fax: 978-373-6172 Covered by patents issued and or pending. email: info@snellacoustics.com Part #542-1023 www.snellacoustics.com...