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Page 1: User Guide
Magus© monitor speakers User Guide (Magus: “magical” in Latin) Teresonic 1215 Fiddlers Green • San Jose, 95125 California, USA Phone 408.973.8813 • www.teresonic.com Teres : rounded, polished, smooth, fine, elegant in Latin... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installation of Lowther drivers (optional) Installation and operation Important! Break-in period C H A P T E R FINE TUNING Speaker Placement Positioning (Toe-In) Room acoustics and corner treatment Adjusting the reflector Plate Taking Care of Your Speakers C H A P T E R ROOM ACOUSTICS Improve the sound stage &... -
Page 3: Chapter
Every sound source in nature is “punctual” radiating sound waves around them – whether it’s a violin, a trumpet, or a human voice. Teresonic speakers follow that basic design rule of the Nature. Conventional multi- driver designs are based on the idea that it’s fine to divide up the frequency range to be reproduced by using a crossover to assign parts of the frequency range to different drivers. -
Page 4: Big Performance Even At 4 Watts Per Channel
The ability of the Teresonic speakers to speak across the full frequency spectrum with one voice, and with such speed and lack of coloration, makes them seem all the more electrostatic. In the end, however, Teresonic speakers will play much louder than all except the largest electrostatic speakers. -
Page 5: Designed & Handcrafted To Endure The Test Of Time
(chambers), partitions and screens brought together by the skillful hands of our cabinetmakers. True high end speakers such as Teresonic, need top quality drive units. We use the top of the line DX-series of legendary Lowther drivers, considered the Rolls-Royce of the speaker industry, that are hand-made by Lowther-Voigt Ltd in England. -
Page 6: Unpacking Instructions
If you see or suspect that there is damage, inform the seller as soon as possible. our Teresonic Magus speakers were shipped in heavy duty carton boxes and Styrofoam molds for safe transportation. If the shipping carton looks intact, proceed with unpacking starting at “OPEN THIS SIDE”... -
Page 7: Installation And Wiring
(-) on the amplifier should be connected to the white terminal (-) on the speaker. (see Fig.1). If just one speaker in a stereo or surround sound system is not connected in phase, the bass will be weak and the overall sound will be diffuse. -
Page 8: Installation Of Lowther Drivers (Optional)
In this case you need to install the drivers – an easy and straightforward process. It will also give you an opportunity to peek inside your speaker’s fine acoustic chamber. Inside the baffle opening you will see two internal cables equipped with gold plated Red (+) and Black (-) O- rings. -
Page 9: Installation And Operation
Teresonic recommends that the tone controls generally be set to the neutral position, and you achieve your desired sound image through correct positioning of the speakers. -
Page 10: Fine Tuning
Following these recommendations is critical to obtaining optimum results from your speakers. our Teresonic speakers are among the finest loudspeakers ever designed to offer exceptionally natural sound and the highest efficiency in its class. Still, fine tuning recommendations and room acoustics suggestions are imperative to obtaining the best results. -
Page 11: Positioning (Toe-In)
– or more important, than other components in the chain: 1)Turntable, CD or SACD player, 2)Interconnect cables, 3)Amplifier, 4)Speaker cables, 5)Loudspeakers, and 6)Listening room. Some simple and relatively inexpensive adjustments can lead to superb results as described in chapter five. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Reflector Plate
Taking Care of Your Speakers Your Teresonic speakers are finished with several layers of a high quality furniture lacquer. Use only high quality furniture polish to properly care for your speakers. Do NOT use cleaners that contain ammonia, strong solvents, or abrasive materials. -
Page 13: Room Acoustics
Room Acoustics Listening your Teresonic speakers in a properly set-up room can be a startling experience. very room has its own distinctive acoustics, which influences the way we experience the sound from a speaker. In fact, it's a matter of how the room accommodates the sound and then dissipates it. You can influence the acoustics of your listening room in various ways. -
Page 14: Getting Fast, Tight, Realistic Bass
“Early reflections” will tend to diminish the sound stage in the direction of the reflections – “early reflections” from the side walls tend to reduce sound stage width, while “early reflections” from the back wall will reduce image depth. Some listeners are finding that a strong sense of depth enhances the feeling of involvement when listening, due to three-dimensional solidity of images. -
Page 15: Improve Sound Dispersion In The Room
Improve sound dispersion in the room Speaker placement relative to the floor and walls can affect a uniform dispersion of sound in the room. Similar to the way that mirror reflects the light of a light source, so can the surfaces near the loudspeaker reflect the sound waves back into the listening room. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
15 x 12 x 9in (38 x 30 x 23cm) max. – without spikes 25 lb (10 kg) per pair of speakers 35 lb (22 kg) per pair of speakers Spikes and floor discs – gold finish, adjustable Speaker grille – black cloth, removable Real wood veneer finishes: Rosewood/Black Chapter... -
Page 17: Magus Stand Technical Specifications
Access. supplied Finish Specifications subject to change without notice. Heavy duty speaker stand with base plate 27 x 10 x 14in (68 x 25 x 35cm) max.. – with spikes 17 lb (8kg) per pair 19 lb (8.5kg) per package... -
Page 18: Warranty And Service
In the unlikely event of a problem In the unlikely event of a problem with your Teresonic speakers, the only component susceptible to failure is the drive unit since there are no other mechanical or electronic components in your loudspeakers to guaranty the most natural sound and the highest performance possible. -
Page 19: Warranty Statement
If the registration is not done within the 30 days period, this warranty is null and void. If any defects are found in the materials or workmanship of this Teresonic product, or if the product ceases to function properly within the appropriate warranty period from the date of first purchase, the unit will be repaired or replaced by Teresonic or its authorized agent after receiving authorization from the factory or dealer. -
Page 20: Final Instructions
Final Instructions 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the manual should be adhered 4.
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