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Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK)
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www.audionote.co.uk
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info@audionote.co.uk
Telephone
+44 (0) 1273 731498
Manual Version 1.4 - February 2007
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  • Page 1 Manual Version 1.4 - February 2007 Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 1 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk E-Mail info@audionote.co.uk Telephone +44 (0) 1273 731498...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Woofer ................................ 9 Section 4: Connecting Your Speakers ..........................10 Simple Connection ................................11 Bi-Wire Connection................................11 Bi-Amplifying Connections..............................11 Section 5: Speaker Placement.............................. 14 Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 2 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk E-Mail info@audionote.co.uk...
  • Page 3: Section 1: Introduction

    Section 1: Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Audio Note speaker kit. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality kit that you will build from scratch with these instructions. Please read this section thoroughly before beginning any construction - especially about cabinet construction and materials that may differ from the enclosed cabinet construction plans.
  • Page 4: A Note About Cabinet Material

    A Note about Cabinet Material Audio Note have fairly recently changed the materials that the cabinets should be made form. The enclosed cabinet plans may still direct you to construct the outer front, back, top, bottom, and sides from either chipboard or MDF. Since these plans were originally drawn, however, we have changed our recommendations for all of these to be made from 13-ply Russian Birch Ply.
  • Page 5: Section 2: Parts Included

    Drivers (both woofer and tweeter) vary from one kit model to another and may use copper or silver coils. They may also be of standard or high efficiency types etc. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 5 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk...
  • Page 6 One recommended component that is not included with this kit, and should not be overlooked, is a high quality audio grade silver solder (such as our own). This should be used when soldering the leads from the crossovers to the terminals on the drive units. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 6 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk...
  • Page 7: Section 3: Assembly

    Although the seal has to be tight, make sure that you don't over-tighten - use just enough pressure to hold the panel in place so it can stand up to its job as a binding post and, at the same time, provide a good, reliable seal. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 7...
  • Page 8: Fitting The Wadding

    Make sure that the wadding does not block the entrance to the bass port! The main wadding is now complete for one speaker cabinet. Repeat the process on the other speaker cabinet. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 8 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk...
  • Page 9: Installing The Drivers

    It can rest on the LF lead if required. Note, however, that if it is draped over the wire, it should not be allowed to block the bass port in any way. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 9...
  • Page 10: Section 4: Connecting Your Speakers

    If audible distortion occurs the amplifier or the loudspeaker is being overloaded and damage is likely to result. The following diagrams show how to connect your speakers for different connection scenarios. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 10 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk...
  • Page 11: Simple Connection

    HF unit of each speaker. Figure 4 shows one stereo amplifier driving the LF units of both loudspeaker channels and the other amplifier driving the HF units of both loudspeaker channels. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 11 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk...
  • Page 12 Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 12 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk E-Mail info@audionote.co.uk Telephone +44 (0) 1273 731498...
  • Page 13 Figure 5 shows a separate mono power amplifier driving each unit in the System. It is advisable to use amplifiers of a similar quality and input sensitivity when bi-amping Audio Note speakers. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 13...
  • Page 14: Section 5: Speaker Placement

    This process can take many months to achieve. In closing, we hope that your kit building experience has been an enjoyable one and that they will provide you with years of musical satisfaction. Copyright © 2006 Audio Note (UK) Page 14 Limited Website www.audionote.co.uk...

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