Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse. Important notice. Thank you for buying a Tri-Art Audio product. Please read through this manual to understand and operate this product correctly. Please keep this manual in a safe place so that you may refer to it whenever necessary.
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safety information Safety Instructions Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating this equipment. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed All Warnings: All warnings, set up procedures, and operating instructions should be strictly adhered to. Follow all instructions carefully.
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safety information Safety Instructions Heat: This product should be located well away from all the heat sources such as but not limited to heaters, forced air heat, radiators, stoves, and fireplaces. Cleaning: Your Tri-Art product was soaked and finished in hemp oil. Do not use lacquers or aerosol wax products with this product.
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speaker front Dome Tweeter Super Tweeter Full Range Driver 15" Sub Bass Driver...
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speaker back Dome Tweeter Super Tweeter Full Range Driver 15" Sub Bass Driver Speaker Inputs...
speaker specs Speaker Details: Design: Open Baffle Nominal Impedance: Single Input 8 Ω Recommended Amplifiers: 25 Up to 150 Watts RMS Sensitivity: 92 dB SPL (1W/1M) Volume Matching: Crossover Only Frequency Range: 35 – 40,000 Hz (+/- 3dB) Driver Details: Total Drivers: Four Input 1:...
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crossover specs * The crossover is an optional addition to the 4 Open Speakers. Inputs: (Two) 2 Adjustable Volume Control for Full Range Speaker Section: Crossover Only Outputs: (Two) 2 Cables: Set of 0.5-meter jumper cables with banana plugs. Output 1 (Full Range): 100-Watt Attenuator 47-Ohm Resistor 100 Hz Single Cap Filter...
included in the box Initial Check The Open 4 Series is shipped in two (2) oversized boxes. Within these boxes you will find Two (2) crossover boxes. Upon receiving the boxes please check their condition and ensure the arrows on the box are pointing upward. If any of the packaging is or even appears to be damaged, please report it to the shipping company immediately for insurance verification.
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included in the box Checklist: What’s in the Box? Now that you have unpacked all your boxes, you can review your inventory to ensure you have everything you need. • 1 – Owner’s Manual • 1 – Warranty Registration • 8 –...
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Connect the crossover to your amplifier in the Single amp or Bi Amp configuration. See Figure 1. Please Note If You Are Not Using The Tri-Art Audio Crossover, please refer to the crossover manufacturer’s connection instructions. The Open 5 and Open 4 do not have internal crossovers.
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use & guidelines of the total room Figure 1 4 Open Speaker Placement...
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The open 4 comes complete with two pairs of cables to connect these speakers to the crossover, when the open 4 crossover has been purchased. If you are not using a Tri-Art Audio Crossover please refer to the manufacturer’s crossovers manual...
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use & guidelines Single Amplifier Set Up To use the crossovers with a single amplifier, ensure the jumpers are connected as follows. Loosen the the crossover input covers by turning them to the left and revealing the holes for the jumper cables. Connect the Full and Bass Inputs togeher with the jumper cables by inserting the jumper cables into the holes.
use & guidelines Volume Matching The crossover has an attenuator located on the top panel. This is not a volume switch! The crossover attenuator (shown here set to 0) allows you to set the output of the drivers to match the bass response of the room. This feature permits a balanced sound and truly exceptional performance.
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Your Tri-Art Audio speakers is operational and fully set up. Now, go play your favourite record! Our Bamboo Design We have selected bamboo to construct many of the structural parts of our systems rather than metal or plastic. The sonic virtues of bamboo are evident. We use the latest CNC machinery to manufacture to precise tolerances.
Manufacturer’s Limited Three Year Warranty: Tri-Art Audio warrants this unit to be free from defective material or workmanship and will repair or replace this unit or any part thereof if it proves defective in normal use or service within three (3) years from the date of original purchase.
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