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  • Page 1 FM-15 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Gato Audio FM-15 Page 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Manual Contents Don’t be a stranger Package contents A few words on your new speakers Installation Mounting the driver grilles Connecting your speakers Bi-wiring and bi-amping Placing the speakers Adjusting the sound Make it last! If all else fails… Technical specifi cations Page 3...
  • Page 4: Don't Be A Stranger

    Gato Audio FM-15 Don’t be a stranger Thank you for purchasing the Gato Audio FM-15 high end bookshelf loudspeakers. We are absolutely confi dent that it will bring you many hours of listening pleasure. We hereby cordially invite you to join the Gato Audio family by registering your product online. You may also consider signing up for our newsletter to receive information about exciting new products, events and technical updates.
  • Page 5: A Few Words On Your New Speakers

    A few words on your new speakers A good cabinet is the essential foundation of any loudspeaker. The FusedMass cabinets in the Gato Audio FM series incorporate several noteworthy details. The cabinets are made from high-density fi breboard and a layer of vibration dampening material. Parts of the cabinets are made of up to six layers of mixed materials that together with heavy internal bracing, secures a very effi cient resonance dampening construction.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Gato Audio FM-15 Installation Mounting the driver grilles The grilles are easily fastened to the speakers magnetically when the small magnets on the grille are aligned on top of the driver screws. 1. Place and hold the grille lightly on top of the driver as 2.
  • Page 7: Connecting Your Speakers

    Bi-wiring and bi-amping The FM-15 features a double set of high-quality gold plated copper binding posts that can accommodate separate cables and/or amplifi ers for high and low frequency reproduction respectively.
  • Page 8: Placing The Speakers

    For the best results, place the FM-15 on a solid stand at a height of approx. 60 cm. The tweeter should be in the approx. same height as your ears while seated in your typical listening position. Take extra care to ensure that both the speaker and the stand are not able to vibrate, which otherwise will cause resonances.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Sound

    To accommodate some of the above compromises and to make installation and sound tuning of your new FM speaker easier and with a better result, we have provided the speakers with sound adjustments. The FM-15 off ers three levels of each setting options; “Focus” and “Detail”.
  • Page 10: Make It Last

    Gato Audio FM-15 Make it last! Please apply simple common sense to maintain the sound quality and lifespan of your Gato Audio speakers. Here are a few guidelines: • Regular care: wipe the surfaces carefully by using a clean soft dry cloth •...
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    User Manual Technical specifications Frequency response 40 Hz – 35 kHz Sensitivity (2.83 V) 86 dB Recommended amplifi er output 50 to 200 W Nominal impedance 4 Ω Connectors Gold plated binding post / 4mm plugs, bi-wire Cabinet Laminated FusedMass cabinet Crossover Advanced PurePhase crossover technology Drivers...
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