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PMC TWENTY5 26 User Manual

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  • Page 1 series user guide Hand built by...
  • Page 3 Warranty Certificate Please take a few moments to complete the warranty card at the back of this booklet or register at www.pmc-speakers.com (click on ‘register a product’). This records the purchase of your loudspeakers and provides you, the customer an opportunity to make suggestions and provide feedback directly to PMC.
  • Page 6 What drives us At PMC, we believe that music is what really matters; it’s what moves us and gives us the passion for what we do. The company was founded because there wasn’t a loudspeaker that was transparent enough to convey all of music’s expressive power –...
  • Page 7 Congratulations – You have joined the elite Stevie Wonder For over twenty-five years PMC has UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP earned an unrivalled reputation for creating the world’s finest professional ESPN Thomas Newman loudspeakers. Simply put, our speakers provide a reference for the world’s highest profile productions and events.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents General usage guidelines PMC’s ATL (Advanced Transmission Line) Laminair Our meticulous attention to detail Unpacking Resonance-absorbing plinth bar installation guide Dedicated twenty5 series stands Connections - plugging them in Running in or breaking in Positioning Fine tuning for perfect bass...

  • Page 9: Tip Tip Tip

    PMC has made efforts to provide accurate installation information and good quality fixings. PMC will not be held responsible or liable for injuries or property damage – direct, indirect or consequential – arising out of use or inability to use this product safely and properly.

  • Page 10: Advanced Transmission Line

    Advanced Transmission Line The source of PMC’s legendary natural and wholly realistic sound is the Advanced Transmission Line (ATL ) bass-loading technology. is an ingenious design which uses energy generated by the bass unit in a much more intelligent and efficient way than speaker designs based on ported or sealed boxes.
  • Page 11 Laminair aerodynamic vent. The ATL design involves air moving under pressure at high speeds, and PMC’s Head of Design, Oliver Thomas was able to apply aerodynamic principles transferred from his previous industry, Formula 1 to the ATL concept.

  • Page 12: Our Meticulous Attention To Detail

    Our meticulous attention to detail All PMC loudspeakers are hand-built in the U.K. using individual components that are matched to our reference model; this includes the structural integrity of every cabinet and the testing and recording of each component. This guarantees it will be within our strict tolerances and ensures your purchase sounds identical to the original design.

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    Unpacking Please retain your packaging for future use as all PMC cartons are durable, reusable and can be employed to safely transport your loudspeakers should they be relocated or returned for servicing. Much of the packing is constructed from recyclable materials, so if you are to dispose of it please do so in an environmentally friendly manner.

  • Page 14: Resonance-Absorbing Plinth Bar Installation Guide

    Resonance-absorbing plinth bar installation Resonance damping plinth bars are provided for the floor-standing loudspeakers, with spikes to enhance the performance and stability of these models in the twenty5 series range. The plinth bars attach to the base of each speaker using M8 bolts. The twenty5 series one-piece stainless-steel spikes can be used on carpeted flooring, and the supplied protective pucks can be used to protect more sensitive hard flooring.

  • Page 15: Dedicated Twenty5 Series Stands

    However, they will realise their optimum performance when used in conjunction with PMC’s dedicated high-mass stand that positions them at the ideal height and with complete stability. Stand Features •...

  • Page 16: Tip

    Connections Plugging them in Caution To avoid potential damage, please ensure that your power amplifier(s) or receiver is turned off before connecting or disconnecting your loudspeakers. Cable & connectors When selecting cables for use with your twenty5 series loudspeakers, ensure that their construction is of a high enough standard to withstand the rigors of everyday use and that they are suitably terminated.
  • Page 17 Running in or breaking in When loudspeakers are new they will take time to reach their full potential. It is often debated whether any solid-state equipment, such as CD players or transistor-based power amplifiers change with use, but the characteristics of mechanical devices such as loudspeakers do alter and improve their performance significantly after a short ‘running in’...

  • Page 18: Positioning

    With their unique ATL Advanced Transmission Line design, wide dispersion, ultra low distortion and smooth bass roll-off, PMC loudspeakers are more forgiving of difficult room conditions and placement constraints than conventional designs so you will be able to achieve a superb sound throughout the room with little effort.
  • Page 19 Positioning • Place the speaker so the front face is slightly forward of any large object that protrudes into the room – eg. a fireplace, bookcase or television. See stereo set up diagram • Ensure that stereo pairs of loudspeakers are equidistant from the listening position. •...

  • Page 20: Fine Tuning For Perfect Bass

    Fine tuning for perfect bass Bass / LF (Low Frequency adjustment) Solid boundaries (i.e. walls, ceilings and floors) reflect sound and help to contain it within a room. They make a speaker sound louder the closer they are to them, especially in the low frequency (bass) region.

  • Page 21: Stereo Set Up

    Stereo set up...

  • Page 22: Surround Sound Specific Set Up

    In addition to the choices from the twenty5 series we produce in-wall and on-wall wafer models and both active and passive subwoofers. See www.pmc-speakers.com for more information. Dolby...

  • Page 23: Ideal 5.1 Surround Sound Set Up

    Ideal 5.1 surround set up Four soft, self-adhesive feet are included with the twenty5.C. These can be attached to the base of the unit to provide vibration-free operation.

  • Page 24: Ideal 7.1 Surround Sound Set Up

    Ideal 7.1 surround sound set up For the Dolby Atmos system height channels are required. We produce a range ™ of products to accommodate this. See www.pmc-speakers.com...
  • Page 25 For any issues that might arise, or for advice and service requirements, the primary point of contact should be your knowledgeable and authorised PMC dealer/distributor. If you do not have a local representative please see www.pmc-speakers.com and click on ‘where to buy’.

  • Page 26: Tip

    Recommended amp power 30 - 150W Effective ATL 1.72m (5.6ft) ™ Impedance 8 Ohm Drive units LF PMC twenty5 series 5.5” / 140mm long-throw cone with cast alloy chassis g-weave ™ HF PMC/SEAS ® , 27mm twenty5 series, SONOLEX ™...
  • Page 27 Recommended amp power 30 - 150W Effective ATL 2.4m (7.8ft) ™ Impedance 8 Ohm Drive units LF PMC twenty5 series 5.5” / 140mm long-throw cone with cast alloy chassis g-weave ™ HF PMC/SEAS ® , 27mm twenty5 series, SONOLEX ™...
  • Page 28 Recommended amp power 30 - 200W Effective ATL 1.8m (5.9ft) ™ Impedance 6 Ohm Drive units LF 2 x PMC twenty5 series 5.5” / 140mm long-throw cone with cast alloy chassis g-weave ™ HF PMC/SEAS ® , 27mm twenty5 series, SONOLEX ™...

  • Page 29: Warranty On-Line

    Warranty on-line SIMPLY ACTIVATE YOUR 20 YEAR WARRANTY ON-LINE GO TO WWW.PMC-SPEAKERS.COM AND CLICK ON REGISTER PRODUCT WARRANTY ON-LINE If you do not have access to the internet fill in the warranty form found on pages 30 & 31 and post it to us.
  • Page 30 Do not return a product to PMC without firstly contacting our technical dept. If the product must be returned for service you will be issued with a ‘Returns Authorisation Number’. If a product is returned to PMC and subsequently is found to have no fault or a non-warranty fault it will be subject to a minimum of £50.00 plus the carriage for its return.

  • Page 31: Help Us Improve

    WARRANTY CERTIFICATE - PART 2 Our Copy Please complete and return this section – or simply complete the on-line registration at www.pmc-speakers.com and click on register product. Product Serial nos Date of purchase Purchased from Your name Your email address...

  • Page 32: Help Us Improve - Your Comments

    We value all our client’s comments. Please take a moment to help us improve: Please tell us how your new PMC’s perform. Your comments may appear on the customer quotes section for this product on our site. N.B. Don’t worry the comments will be anonymous;...

  • Page 33: Inspection Certificate

    Inspection certificate Every component that appears in a PMC product is measured, tested, matched and recorded by hand. This analysis also applies to the final product we build to ensure you receive an identical replica of the reference model. Crossover matching Enclosure finish Assembly &...
  • Page 34 This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of The Professional Monitor Company Limited (PMC). The information it contains is subject to change without notice. PMC assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document. Information subject to change.
  • Page 36 T + 44 (0) 1767 686300 sales@pmc-speakers.com PMC Stock Code: 14956 www.pmc-speakers.com Ref No. 738 v2 - March 17...

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