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EX Series Speakers

User Guide

· EX6 · EX26 · EX10 · EX12 · EX15
The Future of Sound.
Made Perfectly Clear.
At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop technologies
that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing
a true dynamic representation of the source.
Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you,
place you within the performance and deliver a listening
experience beyond expectations.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    EX Series Speakers User Guide · EX6 · EX26 · EX10 · EX12 · EX15 The Future of Sound. Made Perfectly Clear. At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The AC mains plug or appliance coupler shall remain readily accessible for operation. 12. Only use accessories specified by KV2 Audio. 13. Install the product only with rigging specified by KV2 Audio, or sold with the loudspeaker. 14. Unplug this loudspeaker during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EX Series Speakers · Contents Contents Overview 4 - 5 AC Power Requirements 6 - 7 Audio Signal 8 - 9 Specifications Frequency characteristics Using Multiple Boxes, Drawings 12 - 13 EX26 Overview 14 - 15 AC Power Requirements 16 - 17 Audio Signal 18 - 19 Specifications...
  • Page 4: Ex6

    EX6. The new configuration improves overall system efficiency and increases output, allowing passive radiation of heat to take place through a unique "fin-less" heat sink that can be placed in any position or direction. Additionally, the EX6 amplifier unit contains an internally located electric fan that is operated by a temperature sensing circuit which will...
  • Page 5 Enclosure Design The EX6 is a very compact, asymmetrical geometry enclosure design allowing it to be used in a variety of applications. A specially moulded aluminium handle was designed and fitted to the top of the cabinet. It functions as the principle pick up handle as well as providing several fixed installation and hanging solutions.
  • Page 6: Ac Power Requirements

    The Power Connector The EX6 requires a grounded outlet. It is very important that the loudspeaker AC supply be properly grounded in order to operate safely and properly. Use the PowerCon AC cable-wiring diagram overleaf to create inter-national or special-...
  • Page 7: Ac Power Requirements

    EX6 · AC Power Requirements Current Requirements Each EX6 requires approximately 2.5 Amps max at 115V AC for proper operation. This allows up to six EX6's to be powered from one 15 A breaker at 115V and up to twelve EX6's at 230V.
  • Page 8: Audio Signal

    Audio signal can be daisy-chained using the through output connector on the input panel. A single source can drive multiple EX6 speakers with a paralleled input loop. If you are driving multiple EX6's make certain that the source device can drive the total load impedance presented by the paralleled input circuits.
  • Page 9: Audio Signal

    2-3 minutes depending on the ambient temperature and whether the system is being exposed to direct sun light. The EX6 features a finless heatsink that allows it to operate in any position. There is also an internal fan located inside the amplifier module.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    100 to 120V @ 60Hz | 230 to 250V @ 50Hz | Recommended Amperage 2.5A 115V | 1.25A 230V Cabinet Cabinet Material Baltic birch Handles Pole Mount Optional - Stand Adapter EX6 Color "Orange peeled" Matt Black or any RAL Physical Dimensions Height 395 mm (15.55") Width 220 mm (8.66") Depth 274 mm (10.78")
  • Page 11: Frequency Characteristics

    EX6 · Frequency characteristics Frequency response Horizontal Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz 1kHz 8kHz 250Hz 2kHz 16kHz Vertical Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz...
  • Page 12: Using Multiple Boxes, Drawings

    This very defined phase accuracy comes into play when trying to stack the speakers. It is very important not to use KV2 Audio Mid-High boxes directly side by side. (Fig. A) This will produce a poor quality sound cancelling out perfectly, which reduces overall output. Defined by the way our ears work, their position on our heads and the brain's understanding of the signals they produce, each ear will hear two sources in the horizontal plane very close together, but very slightly misaligned in arrival time.
  • Page 13 EX6 · Drawings Drawings...
  • Page 14: Ex26

    The EX26 is a 2-way high output, active, compact, Vocal speaker system. Design objectives for the EX26 were focused on the expansion of KV2 Audio's primary philosophy of speakers systems with increased dynamic range, very high output and a consistent sound character no matter what the output level. The EX26 sets new levels of performance for compact cabinets achieved through the integration of new amplifier, transducer and electronic control technologies that are closely tied to a passion for taking performance to the next level.
  • Page 15 EX26 · Overview Acoustic Components The EX26's patent pending NVPD neodymium compression driver is loaded on a constant directivity horn designed for smooth, wide dispersion performance. More importantly, it has also been designed to precisely match the power response of the woofers at the crossover frequency, a crucial design objective that ensures smooth transition and minimizes anomalies.
  • Page 16: Ac Power Requirements

    EX26 · AC Power Requirements AC Power Requirements The EX26 is an advanced self-powered loudspeaker with on-board amplification and control systems. Understanding power distribution, voltage and current requirements, as well as electrical safety issues, is critical to the safe operation of the EX26.
  • Page 17 EX26 · AC Power Requirements Current Requirements Each EX26 requires approximately 4 Amps max at 115V AC for proper operation. This allows up to three EX26's to be powered fromn one 15 A breaker at 115V and up to seven EX26's at 230V. The EX26 presents a dynamic load to the AC mains, which causes the amount of current to fluctuate depending on quiet or loud operating levels.
  • Page 18: Audio Signal

    EX26 · Audio Signal The EX26 Control Panel The EX26 features an easy to use control panel featuring AC power in, audio input and through output, level control, LED status light and a High Pass filter. EX26 Rear panel Audio Input and Output The EX26 uses a balanced, female XLR connector for the audio input connector, and a male XLR connector to provide through output signal.
  • Page 19: Audio Signal

    Please contact KV2 Audio or a local service representative should the system enter a thermal condition under normal operating conditions. Transportation To keep your EX26 speakers in optimum condition we recommend transportation in an optional KV2 Audio EX26 padded nylon cover (EX26CVR) or a professional road case.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    EX26 · Specifications Specifications System Acoustic Perfomance Max SPL Long-term 124dB Max SPL Peak 127dB -3dB Response 80Hz to 20kHz -10dB Response 65Hz to 28kHz Crossover Point 2.5kHz High Frequency Section Acoustic Design Horn Loaded High Horn Coverage Horizontal / Vertical 100°...
  • Page 21: Frequency Characteristics

    EX26 · Frequency characteristics Frequency response Horizontal Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz 1kHz 8kHz 250Hz 2kHz 16kHz Vertical Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz 1kHz 8kHz...
  • Page 22: Using Multiple Boxes, Drawings

    This very defined phase accuracy comes into play when trying to stack the speakers. It is very important not to use KV2 Audio Mid-High boxes directly side by side. (Fig. A) This will produce a poor quality sound cancelling out perfectly, which reduces overall output. Defined by the way our ears work, their position on our heads and the brain's understanding of the signals they produce, each ear will hear two sources in the horizontal plane very close together, but very slightly misaligned in arrival time.
  • Page 23 EX26 · Drawings Drawings...
  • Page 24: Ex10

    EX10's amplifier module. On-board electronics ensures fast, easy set up and complete control. An improved version of KV2 Audio's switch mode, current enhancing low frequency amplifier has been developed for the EX10. The new configuration improves overall system efficiency and increases...
  • Page 25 EX10 · Overview Acoustic Components KV2 Audio has developed a revolutionary woofer technology called Trans-Coil™. The woofer has two coils, a standard voice coil assembly and a second coil placed directly on the neodymium magnetic circuit's pole piece. This technology eliminates voice coil inductance resulting in a flat impedance response above the resonance point and achieves faster transient response through increased force and control of the moving mass.
  • Page 26: Ac Power Requirements

    EX10 · AC Power Requirements AC Power The EX10 uses a PowerCon 3-pole AC main system with locking connectors to prevent accidental disconnection. The main AC connector (blue) serves as the power input. The EX10 operates in either 115V, 230V or 250V modes. Although pre-configured at the factory, the unit's operating voltage mode can be changed in the field.
  • Page 27: Ac Power Requirements

    EX10 · AC Power Requirements Current Requirements Each EX10 requires approximately 5 Amps max at 115V AC for proper operation. This allows up to three EX10's to be powered from one 15 A breaker at 115V and up to 6 loudspeakers at 230V or 250V. The EX10 presents a dynamic load to the AC mains, which causes the amount of current to fluctuate depending on quiet or loud operating levels.
  • Page 28: Audio Signal

    10 units consisting of EX10 speak - ers produces an input impedance of 2000 ohms (20kOhms divided by 10). The source equipment should have an output impedance of 200 Ohms or less. This is also true when connecting EX10's in parallel (loop out) with other KV2 Audio amplifiers and active speakers and subwoofers.
  • Page 29: Audio Signal

    Under normal operating conditions, the fan noise remains inaudible. Please contact KV2 Audio or a local service representative should the system enter a thermal condition under normal operating conditions.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    EX10 · Specifications Specifications System Acoustic Perfomance Max SPL Long-term 126dB Max SPL Peak 129dB -3dB Response 68Hz to 20kHz -10dB Response 55Hz to 28kHz Crossover Point 1.6kHz High Frequency Section Acoustic Design Horn Loaded High Horn Coverage Horizontal / Vertical 100°...
  • Page 31: Frequency Characteristics

    EX10 · Frequency characteristics Frequency response Frequency response Horizontal Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz 1kHz 8kHz 250Hz 2kHz 16kHz Vertical Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz...
  • Page 32: Rotating The Ex10 Horn, Drawings

    EX10 · Rotating the EX10 Horn, Drawings Rotating the EX10 Horn The EX10 horn can be rotated ninety degrees in order to accommodate applications where the speaker will be used or installed horizontally. This can be accomplished Removing the horn, rotating Replacing the front grille.
  • Page 33: Ex12

    The EX12 is a 2-way high output, active, compact, fullrange speaker system. Design objectives for the EX12 were focused on the expansion of KV2 Audio's primary philosophy of speakers systems with increased dynamic range, very high output and a consistent sound character no matter what the output level. The EX12 sets new levels of performance for compact cabinets achieved through the integration of new amplifier, transducer and electronic control technologies that are closely tied to a passion for taking performance to the next level.
  • Page 34 EX12 · Overview Acoustic Components KV2 Audio has developed a revolutionary woofer technology called Trans-Coil™. The woofer has two coils, a standard voice coil assembly and a second coil placed directly on the neodymium magnetic circuit's pole piece. This technology eliminates voice coil inductance resulting in a flat impedance response above the resonance point and achieves faster transient response through increased force and control of the moving mass.
  • Page 35: Ac Power Requirements

    EX12 · AC Power Requirements AC Power The EX12 uses a PowerCon 3-pole AC main system with locking connectors to prevent accidental disconnection. The main AC connector (blue) serves as the power input. The EX12 operates in either 115V, 230V or 250V modes. Although pre-configured at the factory, the unit's operating voltage mode can be changed in the field.
  • Page 36: Ac Power Requirements

    EX12 · AC Power Requirements Current Requirements Each EX12 requires approximately 5 Amps max at 115V AC for proper operation. This allows up to three EX12's to be powered from one 15 A breaker at 115V and up to 6 loudspeakers at 230V or 250V. The EX12 presents a dynamic load to the AC mains, which causes the amount of current to fluctuate depending on quiet or loud operating levels.
  • Page 37: Audio Signal

    10 units consisting of EX12 speakers produces an input impedance of 2000 ohms (20kOhms divided by 10). The source equipment should have output impedance of 200 ohms or less. This is also true when connecting EX12's in parallel (loop out) with other KV2 Audio amplifiers and active speakers and subwoofers.
  • Page 38 Under normal operating conditions, the fan noise remains inaudible. Please contact KV2 Audio or a local service representative should the system enter a thermal condition under normal operating conditions.
  • Page 39: Specifications

    EX12 · Specifications Specifications System Acoustic Perfomance Max SPL Long-term 127dB Max SPL Peak 130dB -3dB Response 55Hz to 22kHz -10dB Response 45Hz to 30kHz Crossover Point 1.1kHz High Frequency Section Acoustic Design Horn Loaded High Horn Coverage Horizontal / Vertical 80°...
  • Page 40: Frequency Characteristics

    EX12 · Frequency characteristics Frequency response Horizontal Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz 1kHz 8kHz 250Hz 2kHz 16kHz Vertical Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz 1kHz 8kHz...
  • Page 41: Drawings

    EX12 · Drawings Drawings...
  • Page 42: Ex15

    EX15's amplifier module. On-board electronics ensure fast, easy set up and complete control. An improved version of KV2 Audio's switch mode, current enhancing low frequency amplifier has been developed for the EX15. The new configuration improves overall system efficiency and increases output allowing passive radiation of heat to take place through a unique "fin-less"...
  • Page 43 EX15 · Overview Acoustic Components The new EX15 incorporates a unique coaxial 15" transducer with a 1.75" Nitride Titanium Neodymium Compression. Driver on a wide dispersion 80 x 60 degree horn. Whilst most coaxial speakers will try to cover the full frequency response, the EX15's coaxial driver only covers bass and highs leaving the all important mid-range to a 6"...
  • Page 44: Ac Power Requirements

    EX15 · AC Power Requirements AC Power The EX15 uses a PowerCon 3-pole AC main system with locking connectors to prevent accidental disconnection. The main AC connector (blue) serves as the power input. The EX15 operates in either 115V, 230V or 250V modes. Although pre-configured at the factory, the unit's operating voltage mode can be changed in the field.
  • Page 45: Ac Power Requirements

    EX15 · AC Power Requirements Current Requirements Each EX15 requires approximately 5 Amps max at 115V AC for proper operation. This allows up to three EX15's to be powered from one 15 A breaker at 115V and up to 6 loudspeakers at 230V or 250V. The EX10 presents a dynamic load to the AC mains, which causes the amount of current to fluctuate depending on quiet or loud operating levels.
  • Page 46: Audio Signal

    For example, cascading an array of 10 units consisting of EX15 speakers produces an input impedance of 2000 ohms (20kOhms divided by 10). The source equipment should have an output impedance of 200 Ohms or less. This is also true when connecting EX15's in parallel (loop out) with other KV2 Audio amplifiers and active speakers and subwoofers.
  • Page 47: Audio Signal

    Under normal operating conditions, the fan noise remains inaudible. Please contact KV2 Audio or a local service representative should the system enter a thermal condition under normal operating conditions.
  • Page 48: Specifications

    EX15 · Specifications Specifications System Acoustic Perfomance Max SPL Long-term 129dB Max SPL Peak 132dB -3dB Response 44Hz to 18kHz -10dB Response 38Hz to 22kHz Crossover Point 500Hz, 2.7kHz High Frequency Section Acoustic Design Horn Loaded High Horn Coverage Horizontal / Vertical 80°...
  • Page 49: Frequency Characteristics

    EX15 · Frequency characteristics Frequency response Horizontal Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz 1kHz 8kHz 250Hz 2kHz 16kHz Vertical Polarplots 73Hz - 250Hz 500Hz - 2kHz 4kHz - 16kHz 73Hz 500Hz 4kHz 125Hz 1kHz 8kHz...
  • Page 50: Drawings

    EX15 · Drawings Drawings...
  • Page 51: Accessories

    KVV 987 190 description: description: - heavy duty - for EX12 - padded HORIZONTAL BRACKET VERTICAL BRACKET Horizontal Bracket for EX6 Vertical Bracket for EX6 part name: part name: EX6 Horizontal Bracket EX6 Vertical Bracket part number: part number: KVV 987 149...
  • Page 52 - including top hat cover - including two adaptor plate and two connection bolts connection bolts and bracket Bracket Top Hat Adapter Pole mount adaptor for EX6 part name: part name: Top Hat Adapter Pole mount adaptor part number: part number:...
  • Page 53 EX Series Speakers · Accessories Grill for EX10 / EX12 Grill - fine for EX10 part name: EX10 Grill - fine part number: KVV 987 330 description: - elegant design - suitable for installations Grill Strong for EX10 part name: EX10 Grill Strong part number: KVV 987 301...
  • Page 54: Accessories

    EX Series Speakers · Accessories Speaker pole - universal description: part name: KV2-H - Heavy duty telescopic min - max part number: speakerpole 735 mm - 1230 mm 28,937" - 48.425" KVV 987 130 - 0,735 to 1,23 m - diameter 35 mm - weight 2,2 kg - max.
  • Page 55: Warranty · Service

    If the unit needs to be shipped back to the factory, it must be sent in its original carton. If improperly packed, the unit may be damaged. To obtain service, contact your nearest KV2 Audio Service Centre, Distributor or Dealer.
  • Page 56: Notes

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  • Page 58 The Future of Sound. Made Perfectly Clear. KV2 Audio International Nádražní 936, 399 01 Milevsko Czech Republic Tel.: +420 383 809 320 Email: info@kv2audio.com www.kv2audio.com KVV120118-00-01-0...

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