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- Page 1 F1-8S, F1-10S & F1-12S FYNE ADVICE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION GUIDE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Technology Positioning Spike fitting (F1-8S) Spike fitting (F1-10S & F1-12S) Amplifier choice Cable choice Connecting speaker cables Earth connections 10. Adjustments Care of cabinet Warranty 13. Specification... -
Page 4: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio F1 Series 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. • Before installing these loudspeakers please read this manual in full, both for safety reasons and to ensure you achieve the best performance possible. • When unpacking, please follow the instructions carefully, to avoid causing possible injury or damage. Please ensure you have the help of an assistant, especially with F1-10S and F1-12S models. • Please retain packing for possible future use. •... -
Page 5: Technology
2 TECHNOLOGY a natural and unstressed performance, Our experienced team of acoustic and terminated by a Mylar surround to optimally product design engineers have been in the terminate energy. Such a large diaphragm loudspeaker industry for very many years. allows a very low crossover frequency of Since coming together to form Fyne Audio, 750Hz to the bass / midrange cone, ensuring they have been augmenting their existing much of the vocal range is handled by the skills and developing new technologies tweeter. - Page 6 CROSSOVER excursion, and acts as a muffler, blocking Although simple in topology, the designs standing waves produced by the main internal are computer optimized and fine tuned port. subjectively by critical auditioning. The crossover makes use of high quality Below the vent in the base of the loudspeaker, precision components, including low loss LF the BassTrax™ Tractrix profile diffuser is laminated iron core inductors, non-inductive used to convert the plain wave energy to an thick film and wirewound resistors, with expanding spherical 360-degree wavefront, Claritycap’s high grade HF polypropylene dispersing energy uniformly into the room. capacitors.
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Page 7: Positioning
3 POSITIONING LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LINK CABLES IN PLACE LINK CABLES REMOVED LINK CABLES REMOVED rear and side wall will influence both the For the 10 and 12 inch models, this operation bass performance and stereo imaging. should be performed by two people to avoid Excessively reflective or dissimilar adjacent injury or damage to the loudspeaker, should walls will be detrimental to the stereo image it slip or fall. -
Page 8: Spike Fitting (F1-8S)
4 SPIKE FITTING (F1-8S) Thread the 4 carpet spikes and adjustment thumb wheels to the inserts in the plinths of each loudspeaker. They can be adjusted from above once the loudspeaker is in place using the adjustment tool provided, to ensure it is stable and level (Fig. 2). On wooden or other delicate floors, use the cups provided to prevent damage to the surface. -
Page 9: Spike Fitting (F1-10S & F1-12S)
LINK CABLES REMOVED LINK CABLES REMOVED +4 dB +4 dB +2 dB +2 dB 0 dB 0 dB -2 dB -2 dB -4 dB -4 dB 100 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 1 kHz 10 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz 20 kHz 5 SPIKE FITTING (F1-10S &... -
Page 10: Amplifier Choice
6 AMPLIFIER 7 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 a high Responsible use with higher powered performance loudspeaker. While from amplifiers is possible, due to the robust a technical perspective, low electrical design of these loudspeakers. resistance is necessary to minimise losses and maximise amplifier We do not advocate any specific damping. The physical construction of the cable including conductor type amplifier technology, i.e. transistor versus valve (tube). As with any high... -
Page 11: Connecting Speaker Cables
8 CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLES Ensure the amplifier is switched off before connecting cables, to avoid damage. The loudspeakers are provided with two sets of terminals, one for the HF and one for the LF section. Wiring may be done in either single wire mode or bi-wire mode. The latter will provide optimum performance. The F1-10S and F1-12S share the same type of terminal panel, while the F1-8S uses a different design. However, the method of connection is exactly the same for all models. For the F1-10S and F1-12S refer to Figs. 6, 8 & 10. For the F1-8S refer to Figs. 7, 9 & 11. When using a single cable, wire as shown fitting the link cables provided. The best sound quality will be achieved when connecting to the HF terminals. For bi-wire operation, ensure the link wires are not fitted, and wire with two sets of cable, or a dedicated bi-wire cable. This will ensure the best possible sound quality. SINGLE WIRE MODE LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPE LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER... - Page 12 BI-WIRE MODE AKER LEFT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER LINK CABLES IN PLACE LINK CABLES REMOVED LINK CABLES REMOVED TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH' TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH' TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH' CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) (OPTIONAL) TO RIGHT TO RIGHT SPEAKER...
- Page 13 A further option is bi-amping, where the two stereo amplifiers, it is recommended LF and HF sections of the loudspeaker that one is used as the LF channel to both are each driven from their own amplifier, loudspeakers and the other HF. To avoid for further enhancement in sound quality. amplifier damage, the link cables must not Either two stereo power amplifiers or four be in place. monoblock amplifiers may be used. If using BI-AMP MODE LEFT SPEAKER LINK CABLES REMOVED LINK CABLES REMOVED +4 dB +2 dB 0 dB -2 dB -4 dB 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz FIG 6.
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Page 14: Earth Connections
9 EARTH CONNECTION The loudspeaker is provided with an earth or ground connection, connected to the drive unit chassis. The purpose of this is to ground any radio frequency interference that may get back to the amplifier, reducing fine detail and resolution. A separate earth wire may be used for this purpose, but best results will be obtained by using a dedicated screened loudspeaker cable. 10 ADJUSTMENTS The F1 Series is provided with two The lower ‘Presence’ control only affects the adjustment controls on the front panel, to lower treble region of 2.5 - 5.0kHz, and achieve optimal performance in terms of influences articulation and vocal clarity and both the listening environment and listener having an effect on image depth (Fig. 14). - Page 15 HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT (F1-10S & F1-12S) +4 dB +4 dB +2 dB +2 dB 0 dB 0 dB -2 dB -2 dB -4 dB -4 dB 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz FIG 6.
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Page 16: Care Of Cabinet
11 CARE OF CABINET The cabinet may be cleaned with a microfiber cloth. Occasionally use a high quality non-silicone furniture polish on the high gloss wooden areas. 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. On no account use solvents or abrasive materials, as this will cause damage and invalidate the warranty. -
Page 17: Warranty
11 WARRANTY Do not ship any product to Fyne Audio No maintenance of the loudspeaker is Limited without previous authorisation. necessary. LIABILITY Please register your Fyne Audio Limited Other than the warranty and services set product online at www.fyneaudio.com. All out in this warranty, to the fullest extent of our products have been produced and permitted by law, Fyne Audio Limited and tested with care and precision to give first- its Authorised Distributors shall not be liable class service. to you and / or any third party or entity whatsoever for:- any loss, damages and /or The F1 Series loudspeakers is guaranteed malfunction caused to any product(s) which... -
Page 18: Specification
12 SPECIFICATIONS F1-8S System type 2 way, downwards firing port, with patented BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser Recommended amplifier 20 - 200 power (Watt RMS) Peak power handling (Watt peak) 400 Continuous power handling (Watt RMS) 91dB Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) Nominal impedance 8 Ohm Frequency response 30Hz- 34kHz (-6dB typical in room) Drive unit complement 1 x 200mm IsoFlare™ point source driver, multi-fibre bass / midrange cone, with 25mm magnesium alloy dome compression tweeter, neodymium magnet system Crossover frequency 1.8kHz... - Page 19 F1-10S System type 2 way, downwards firing port, with patented BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser Recommended amplifier 20 - 280 power (Watt RMS) Peak power handling (Watt peak) 500 Continuous power handling (Watt RMS) 94dB Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) Nominal impedance 8 Ohm Frequency response 26Hz- 26kHz (-6dB typical in room) Drive unit complement 1 x 250mm IsoFlare™ point source driver, multi-fibre bass / midrange cone, with 75mm titanium alloy dome compression tweeter, neodymium magnet system Crossover frequency 750Hz Crossover type Bi-wired passive low loss, 2nd order low...
- Page 20 F1-12S 2 way, downwards firing port, System type with patented BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser Recommended amplifier 20 - 350 power (Watt RMS) Peak power handling (Watt peak) 600 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™ point source driver, multi-fibre bass / midrange cone, with 75mm titanium alloy dome compression tweeter, neodymium magnet system Crossover frequency 750Hz Crossover type Bi-wired passive low loss, 2nd order low...
- Page 21 NOTES...
- Page 22 ENJOY.
- Page 24 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...
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