The usual burn-in period is not required, because the speakers are artificially aged in-house. Please read the technical description and manual to take advantage of the capabilities of these speakers and ensure safe operation. musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION System description High level + large room = big loudspeaker? The ME 801K1 is about to rebut that. Longer reverb, larger rooms and listening distances easily spoil the fun for the ambitious music listener. The ME 801K1 makes use of a few things out of the bag of tricks filled throughout the long history of the company with much technical know how.
; Clean only with dry or slightly moistened cloth. ; Protect the power cord from being walked on, pinched or damaged in any other way. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit the device. musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
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BASIC INFORMATION ; Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing cover may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. ; Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
The speakers are shipped in proper condition. Unpack the speaker carefully and check for visible damages. In case of damages report them to your retailer. Keep the packaging, in case the speaker has to be transported in the future. Delivery contents ; Speaker ME 801K1 ; Amplifier enclosure ; Speakon cable ; Mains cable ;...
Back wall reflections are unavoidable. The speakers ME 801K1 however utilize cardioid radiation characteristics with rearward attenuation greater than 10 dB. Because of this structural measurement installation near walls is considerably less critical.
; Distance between speakers and your listening position a = 3 m … 6 m (9′10″ … 19′8″) ; Adjust the speaker horizontally to the height of the ear at the listening position musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
; Distance between speakers and your listening position a = 3 m … 6 m (9′10″ … 19′8″) In case installation in the prescribed way is not possible in your listening room most decoding devices allow adjustments of single speakers. musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
< 600 Ω). Connecting the ME 801K1 The amplifier of the ME 801K1 is housed in a separate enclosure. Every amplifier is paired to exactly one speaker by the same serial number. Ensure installation in pairs. Ensure sufficient convection at the heatsink. Therefore the amplifier should be used standing upright.
By the bass extension an acoustical power enhancement in the lower frequency range is achieved and results in an even sound propagation especially in acoustically less damped rooms. musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
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SET-UP THE SPEAKERS musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
495 mm × 330 mm × 220 mm (19.5″ × 13″ × 8.7″) Stand 600 mm × 470 mm × 410 mm (23.7″ × 18.6″ × 16.2″) Weight Loudspeaker 36.5 kg (80.5 lbs) Amplifier enclosure 11 kg (24.3 lbs) Stand 17 kg (37.5 lbs) musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
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MDF wood in ash black veneered; different veneers and colours on request Lateral mounting on request Amplifier enclosure Base plate in microstructure semi-gloss black Stand on request Fillable columns and top plate in polished stainless steel Base plate in microstructure semi-gloss black musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
All acoustic measurements are carried out under anechoic conditions with 1 m (3′3″) distance. [dB] [Hz] FREE FIELD FREQUENCY RESPONSE 0° 45°h 180°h 80 100 [Hz] TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTIONS P = 100 dB -105 -120 -135 -150 -165 DIRECTIONAL CHARACTERISTIC 32 Hz 125 Hz musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K1...
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