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  • Page 1 A M B I E N C E Operating Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The speaker at a glance Set-up 4.3.1 Correct positioning 4.3.2 Using spikes Connecting the Loudspeakers Connection terminals Connection cables Requirements for amplifiers Classic connection Bi-wiring connection Bi-amping connection 5.6.1 Vertical bi-amping 5.6.2 Horizontal bi-amping Bi-amping with mono power amplifiers Ambience 31 Operating Manual...
  • Page 4 Operating the Loudspeakers Improving your audio — ambience tweeter Maintenance, Repair, and Care Disposal Warranty 10 Troubleshooting 11 Technical Data...

  • Page 5: About This Device

    Burmester AMTs have been regarded as a benchmark for ultimate precision, neutrality, power handling, and dynamics in the high frequency range. The Burmester Ambience 31 loudspeaker owes its spacious sound talents to a second, back-firing AMT on the rear of the cabinet, which optimizes the omnidirectional behavior and makes the listening room an even more integral part of the sound experience.

  • Page 6: About These Operating Instructions

    About these operAting instructions About These Operating Instructions These operating instructions describe the set-up, connection and operation of the Burmester Ambience 31 loudspeaker (referred to in the following as “loudspeaker”, “speaker”, or “BA31”). Please note the following: ► Read and follow the information given, in particular the safety information and warnings.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    After connecting the amplifier, adjust its volume to a low setting before switching it on. Operation ► Do not listen to music at a high volume for extended periods. Very loud signals can cause hearing damage. Ambience 31 Operating Manual...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Setting Up The Loudspeakers

    unpAcking AnD setting up the LouDspeAkers Unpacking and Setting Up the Loudspeakers CAUTION Heavy weight of speakers The speakers are very heavy and can result in injuries in case of falling or toppling. ► The speakers should only be unpacked and set up by individuals who are experienced in handling heavy loads.

  • Page 9: The Speaker At A Glance

    4 Connector panel Separate connections for woofer and mid-range/tweeter units with terminals for cable lugs and sockets for banana plugs 5 Jumper plugs The jumpers are installed on delivery. 6 Base plate With threaded inserts for spikes Ambience 31 Operating Manual...

  • Page 10: Set-Up

    unpAcking AnD setting up the LouDspeAkers Set-up Carefully remove the speakers from the transportation packaging and place them in a suitable location. Avoid direct sunlight, dust, and moisture. 4.3.1 Correct positioning The speakers can be easily integrated in virtually any interior. Optimal acoustics can be achieved by positioning your speakers so that they create an equilateral triangle, with the third point being the listener (as seen from above).

  • Page 11: Using Spikes

    When using the speakers on resonant flooring (such as parquet or laminate floors), Burmester recommends the use of spikes for acoustic decoupling from the floor. Suitable spikes are included in the scope of delivery. The undersides of the housings are each equipped with five threaded inserts for screwing in the spikes.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Loudspeakers

    Connection terminals Burmester uses the same terminals for its speakers as it does for its power amplifiers. These terminals have proven their worth many times over in terms of function and sound quality. Cable lugs soldered to the stripped speaker cable ends ensure optimal contact and minimal contact resistance.

  • Page 13: Connection Cables

    LouDspeAkers Connection cables Burmester recommends the use of cables with a large cross-sectional area to connect the speakers to the power amplifiers. The large cable cross-sectional area preserves the damping factor of the amplifiers for optimal speaker control.

  • Page 14: Bi-Wiring Connection

    connecting the LouDspeAkers Bi-wiring connection Bi-wiring is a means of separately connecting the woofers and mid-range/tweeters of a loudspeaker to one amplifier channel. Stereo reproduction with bi-wiring therefore also only requires one dual-channel (stereo) amplifier. Bi-wiring has acoustic advantages over the classic connection type. –...

  • Page 15: Bi-Amping Connection

    Position the two stereo amplifiers near the speakers. Connect the preamplifier to the stereo amplifiers as shown above. You will need two optional Burmester bi-amp adapters or adapter cables. Please contact your specialist dealer for assistance. Remove the bi-wiring jumpers between the woofer terminals (LOW) and the tweeter/mid-range terminals (HI/MID) located above them.

  • Page 16: Horizontal Bi-Amping

    Center the two stereo amplifiers between the loudspeakers. Connect the preamplifier to the stereo amplifiers as shown in the diagram. You will need two optional Burmester bi-amp adapters or adapter cables. Please contact your specialist dealer for assistance. On the speaker connector panel, remove the bi-wiring jumpers between the woofer terminals (LOW) and the tweeter/mid-range terminals (HI/MID) located above them.

  • Page 17: Bi-Amping With Mono Power Amplifiers

    Position two mono power amplifiers near each of the two speakers. Connect the preamplifier to the mono power amplifiers as shown above. You will need two optional Burmester bi-amp adapters or adapter cables. Please contact your specialist dealer for assistance.
  • Page 18 operAting the LouDspeAkers Operating the Loudspeakers NOTICE Incorrect wiring or excessive sound levels Incorrect wiring or excessive sound levels can damage the system components. ► Before switching on the system, check all cable connections for correct polarity (positive, negative). ► After re-wiring, slowly increase the volume until you are certain that everything is connected correctly.
  • Page 19 WArrAnty Warranty All Burmester loudspeakers come with a two-year warranty and a three-year warranty extension. The warranty requires proper connection without overloading, the mechanical integrity of the loudspeakers, and the submission of a warranty claim. The warranty does not apply if unauthorized modifications are made, the chassis or terminals are dismantled, or the loudspeakers are opened.
  • Page 20 BURMESTER HOME AUDIO GMBH Wilhelm-Kabus-Strasse 47 D-10829 Berlin Tel. +49 (0) 30 787968 – 0 Fax +49 (0) 30 787968 – 68 E-mail: mail@burmester.de www.burmester.de Version 1.1/ 1504...

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