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- Page 1 Reference Ultime Three User Manual...
- Page 2 We wish you endless hours of enjoyment with your Stenheim Reference Ultime Three and we are delighted to share our passion for music with you. Jean-Pascal Panchard, CEO & Owner...
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Page 3: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions Read instructions Please read these safety and operating instructions carefully before using your speakers. Water and moisture Do not use the speakers near water, such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like. Heat Site the speakers away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Reference Ultime Three Key features Technical specification 2. Speakers installation Packing list Reference Ultime Three Unpacking Guide 3. Installation guide Active Crossover Passive Crossover Motorized MTM Cabling Break-in periode Loudspeaker Placement Accoustic Treatment Maintenance Warranty Coverage... -
Page 5: Reference Ultime Three
Medium) gain by means of jumpers. Both versions of full symphony orchestra, transform your house into the Reference Ultime Three are designed to allow the a reverberating, organ-filled cathedral or spirit you speakers to be adapted to the acoustic conditions away to a smoky club with your favourite jazz singer pertaining in a given room. -
Page 6: Technical Specification
1.2 Technical specifications • Reference loudspeakers with 8 transducers in full d’Appolito configuration • 4 x 32 cm high excursion woofers, • 2 x 16.5 cm neodimium midrange drivers, • 1 x neodimium tweeter, • 1 x ribbon super tweeter •... -
Page 7: Speakers Installation
2. Speakers installation 2.1 Packing list Please look at the drawing below and follow the instructions to install your Reference system. You should have the following items inside the packaging. Reference Ultime Three • 8x Adjustable heavy spikes (f) •... -
Page 8: Reference Ultime Three Unpacking Guide
2.2 Reference Ultime Three Unpacking Guide Take care when removing the speakers from their packaging. Never place your speakers on a surface that could damage them. Keep the packaging safely to use again should you need to transport your speakers to another location. -
Page 9: Installation Guide
1 for left and 1 for right channel Your Reference crossover has to be inserted between your preamplifier and 2 channels of amplifiers for bass and medium-treble sections; you need 2 stereo or 4 mono amplifiers to drive 1 pair of Stenheim Ultime Three (active version). - Page 10 The Reference Analogue Crossover has to be connected to the preamplifier (RCA or XLR) and to 2 stereo (or 4 mono) amplifiers: Stereo Crossover: • 2 board for Main Tower Amplifiers: Preamplifier: Connect crossover output to the Connect crossover input to amplifiers input for Main Tower (Bass the preamplifier main output and Medium-treble)
- Page 11 Crossover Configuration Stenheim Reference analogue crossovers have been carefully developed to split bass and medium-treble frequencies; they are also able to modify certain parameters (level, bass extension, treble roll-off) in order to precisely adapt your Reference system to the room where it will be installed. Your dealer will help you finding the best settings to achieve an unforgettable sound experience.
- Page 12 This is the monophonic version (Statement) ; for the stereo version, instead of « MONAURAL RIGHT/LEFT » you will have « LEFT + RIGHT » On the top right side, you can read the level of Bass (from – 3dB to + 3dB) In the middle, you can read the input connection (XLR, XLR direct or RCA) On the left side down, you can read the upper treble attenuation (FULL BW or Treble ROLLOFF) ON the right side down, you have different message :...
- Page 13 Shortcuts By pressing the button up or down you can change the active shortcut and finally access to the main screen. MUTING: Gives you quick access to muting option ROLLOFF TREBLE: Gives you quick access to the 20kHz roll-off BASS LEVEL: Gives you quick access to the bass level, from –...
- Page 14 Main setup You should enter this menu only if you are an expert or the administrator of the system AUDIO SETTINGS: In this menu you can change the following: - muting: mute or unmuted - Roll-off: on or full bandwith - Bass level : -3dB to +3dB - Input impedance : high impedance or 300 Ohm on each input...
- Page 15 MUTING: Gives you quick access to muting option ROLLOFF TREBLE: Gives you quick access to the 20kHz roll-off...
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Page 16: Passive Crossover
3.2 Passive Crossover Stenheim Reference passive crossovers are using big size external boxes to host 3 boards of high grade passive components to split the lower frequencies and the MTM (medium-tweeter) frequencies. 2 boxes are needed to feed the Reference Ultime Three Passive. - Page 17 Loudspeaker Connector Amplifier Connectors On the rear panel we have one circular 8 pole connector that is the passive crossover output. Use the special cord provided to connect the Passive crossover to the corresponding circular connector in the rear of the loudspeaker. The four binding posts are the amplifier connectors.
- Page 18 Switch 1 Jumper Switch 2 Both circuits can be bypassed, used separately or together creating 16 different level settings with the following differences in level between the MTM and the Woofers: 1 – Switch 1 UP / Switch 2 DOWN (Complete level bypass) (0dB) 2 - Switch 1 UP / Switch 2 UP (2dB) 3 –...
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Page 19: Motorized Mtm
3.3 Motorized MTM MTM (medium-tweeter) sections are motorized and can be remotely controlled (RC) in order to adjust the diffusion angle of both speakers (symmetrical). Back firing super tweeters are availabe on option. Cable relief Control box Mains cable 230V (110)V... -
Page 20: Cabling
3.4 Cabling Your Reference speakers respect the absolute phase so make sure that the positive connections of the power amplifiers are connected to the red input connectors on the Reference speakers. Bass section: Connect - to the FT white connector Connect + to the RB red connector Medium-Tweeter section: Connect - to the MTM white connector... -
Page 21: Break-In Periode
Be aware that although the Reference Ultime Three may appear to be symmetrical at first glance, it isn’t. The drivers are slightly offset and there is a lefthand speaker and a righthand one. The tweeters of each loudspeaker should be oriented towards the inside. - Page 22 at the listening position. In general, the greater the distance between the speakers and the back wall, the deeper will be the perception of the soundstage, giving it a fuller 3D effect. Avoid placing your speakers in a corner as this could produce an excess of energy at certain frequencies.
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Page 23: Accoustic Treatment
Possible acoustic treatment of the listening room may comprise acoustic panels (absorbers, diffusers, or bass traps). There are many specialized manufacturers on the market, and it is advisable to consult a room acoustics specialist before purchasing this equipment. Your official Stenheim dealer should be able to help you with this 3.8 Maintenance... -
Page 24: Warranty Coverage
3.8 Warranty Coverage All Stenheim products are precision engineered to provide years of enjoyment. They are covered by the statutory warranty against faulty materials and/or labour in force in the countries in which they are sold. This warranty coverage may thus vary from country to country. In addition to an owner’s legal rights as regards... -
Page 25: Disclaimer
© 2024 Stenheim Suisse SA This manual is copyrighted bySteheim Suisse SA with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Stenheim Suisse SA.
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