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- Page 1 VINTAGE TEN, TWELVE & FIFTEEN FYNE ADVICE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION GUIDE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Technology Unpacking Positioning & fitting floor coupling spikes Amplifier choice Cable choice Connecting speaker cables Earth connections Adjustments Care of cabinet Warranty 12. Specification... -
Page 4: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio Vintage loudspeakers, proudly designed by our experienced team of engineers, and constructed to the highest standards by artisans in our own facility in Scotland. We believe they will give you many years of listening pleasure. -
Page 5: Technology
The unique geometry of the high frequency Since coming together to form Fyne Audio, unit’s waveguide provides a flat frequency they have been augmenting their existing response and avoids internal reflections. - Page 6 CROSSOVER Although simple in topology, the design is Below the vent in the base of the loudspeaker, computer optimised, fine tuned subjectively the BassTrax™ Tractrix profile diffuser is by critical auditioning. used to convert the plain wave energy to an expanding spherical 360-degree wavefront, The crossover makes use of high quality dispersing energy uniformly into the room.
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Page 7: Unpacking
3 UNPACKING This operation should be performed by two people to avoid injury or damage to the loudspeaker, should it slip or fall. Vintage Twelve and Fifteen: these are shipped on wooden pallets. After removing the cardboard lid, foam top cushion and cardboard sleeve, lift the loudspeaker off the wooden pallet, using the straps provided (Fig. -
Page 8: Positioning & Fitting Floor Coupling Spikes
4 POSITIONING & FITTING FLOOR COUPLING SPIKES LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LINK CABLES IN PLACE LINK CABLES REMOVED LINK CABLES REMOVED With the loudspeaker still located on the foam end cushions, start by positioning the loudspeakers with their rear at least 0.5m from the rear wall. The proximity of a side wall should be no closer than 1m (Fig. - Page 9 Vintage Twelve & Fifteen: referring to Fig. 3, with the help of an assistant, remove the foam end cushion from one side of the loudspeaker, and fit two of the floor coupling spikes and locking wheels. Repeat for the other side of the loudspeaker. Vintage Ten: lift the loudspeaker off the foam end cushions and fit the 4 floor coupling spikes and locking wheels. When the loudspeaker is in position, level by adjusting the spikes and tighten the locking wheels (Fig. 4).
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Page 10: Amplifier Choice
5 AMPLIFIER 6 CABLE CHOICE CHOICE The advisable range of amplifier It is important to use cables of powers is detailed in the Specification. appropriate quality for such high Responsible use with higher powered performance loudspeakers. While from amplifiers is possible, due to the robust a technical perspective, an adequately design of these loudspeakers. low electrical resistance is necessary to minimise losses and maximise We do not advocate any specific amplifier damping. The physical... -
Page 11: Connecting Speaker Cables
7 CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLES Ensure the amplifier is switched off before connecting cables, to avoid damage. Ensure connections are made positive to positive and negative to negative between the loudspeaker and the amplifier. The loudspeakers are provided with two sets of terminals, one for the HF and one for the LF section. -
Page 12: Earth Connections
A further option is bi-amping, where the monoblock amplifiers may be used. If using LF and HF sections of the loudspeaker two stereo amplifiers, it is recommended are each driven from their own amplifier, that one is used as the LF channel to both for further enhancement in sound quality. loudspeakers and the other HF (Fig. 8). Either two stereo power amplifiers or four monoblock amplifiers may be used. If using To avoid amplifier damage, the bi-wire... -
Page 13: Adjustments
9 ADJUSTMENTS The Vintage Series is provided with two adjustment controls on the front panel, to achieve optimal performance in terms of both the listening environment and listener preference. The upper ‘Energy’ control alters the level of signal fed to the tweeter, from the crossover +4 dB point upwards, giving control over how bright the presentation sounds (Fig. -
Page 14: Care Of Cabinet
10 CARE OF CABINET The cabinet may be dusted with a lint free cloth, such as muslin. As wood is a natural material, avoid exposure to extremes of heat, humidity and direct sunlight for extended periods of time. If unused for long periods of time, you may wish to cover the loudspeakers with the cloth bags they were packaged in, to provide protection. -
Page 15: Warranty
2. Please register your Fyne Audio Limited enquiries@fyneaudio.com product online at www.fyneaudio.com. All 7. Do not ship any product to Fyne Audio of our products have been produced and Limited without previous authorisation. tested with care and precision to give first- 8. -
Page 16: Specification
12 SPECIFICATIONS VINTAGE TEN System type 2 way, downwards firing port, with BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser Recommended amplifier 20 - 280 power (Watt RMS) Peak power handling (Watt peak) Continuous power handling (Watt RMS) Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) 94dB Nominal impedance 8 Ohm Frequency response... - Page 17 VINTAGE TWELVE System type 2 way, downwards firing port, with BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser Recommended amplifier 20 - 350 power (Watt RMS) Peak power handling (Watt peak) Continuous power handling (Watt RMS) Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) 96dB Nominal impedance 8 Ohm Frequency response 24Hz- 26kHz (-6dB typical in room) Drive unit complement 1 x 300mm IsoFlare™...
- Page 18 12 SPECIFICATIONS VINTAGE FIFTEEN System type 2 way, downwards firing port, with BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser Recommended amplifier 20 - 400 power (Watt RMS) Peak power handling (Watt peak) Continuous power handling (Watt RMS) Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) 97dB Nominal impedance 8 Ohm Frequency response 22Hz- 26kHz (-6dB typical in room) Drive unit complement...
- Page 20 Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio loudspeakers, proudly designed by our experienced team of engineers in Scotland, and constructed to the highest standards. WWW.FYNEAUDIO.COM FYNEAUDIO @FyneAudio 5 July 2022...
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