• The Reference One is supplied with lockable casters fitted. They are in the locked position in their flight cases, and must be released before attempting to move them. (see Opening and Unpacking) •...
KEY REFERENCE ONE FEATURES • AVID Tuned Mass Damping System. • Highly stable, ultra-rigid Aluminium cabinet construction throughout. • 4 x 10” High Power L.F. drivers with 5” voice coils. • 2 x 6” M.F. drivers with 3” voice coils.
UNPACKING The Reference One is shipped in four flight cases. The loudspeaker is split into two parts, The lower part also incorporates the plinth and casters. ASSEMBLING THE CABINETS IS DIFFICULT DUE TO THE EXTREME WEIGHT OF THE CABINETS . ONLY ATTEMPT THIS IF YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT HELP, AND CONFIDENCE IN WHAT YOU ARE DOING! The two cabinets connecting using six M16 bolts, which protrude from the underside of the top cabinet.
FIXING SPIKES GREAT CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN CARRYING OUT THIS OPERATION! For safety reasons, it is best to fit spikes two at a time—for example, fit the two front spikes, and then fit the two rear spikes. Preparation of spikes The spikes are supplied in two parts—the spike and its shroud.
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FIXING SPIKES (cont’d) EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE TAKEN WHILST ATTEMPTING THIS PROCEDURE This process requires at least 3 people. Before proceeding, ensure that the brakes are applied on all 4 wheels. If you are unsure how to proceed, please seek advice from your dealer. Use the following procedure to exchange the casters for the spike assemblies.
• Aim both loudspeakers slightly towards the listening position. • The Reference One is a heavy loudspeaker. Using the spikes will place a lot of pressure on the floor; please make sure the floor is suitably resilient. • Avoid having the speakers to close too the rear (>750mm/30”) and the side walls (>1000mm/39”).
CONNECTIONS The Reference One allows for either bi-wiring or bi-amping. This means that you will need a connection from you amplifier to each of the terminals on the back of the loudspeaker. We recommend using a bi-wired configuration whenever possible.
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Bicton Industrial Park, Kimbolton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. PE28 0LW ENGLAND Tel: +44(0)1480 869 900 — Website: www.avidhifi.com - Email: info@avidhifi.co.uk Company Registered No: 5435528 — VAT Registration No: GB 694 9858 48 — Directors: C. Mas & S.J. Mas Updated 12 September 2018...
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