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Summary of Contents for AV123 Strata Mini Loudspeakers
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Precautions Thank You for your Strata Mini purchase Unpacking and Product Registration Inventory Getting Started Limited Warranty Coverage Register your Strata Mini speakers at AV123.com Features and Descriptions The Strata Mini Speaker Placement Considerations Front (Left and Right) Speaker Placement Should I “Toe In” the Strata Mini speakers? Connections Speaker Binding Post Connections Powered 8” Woofer Connections Speaker Level Inputs Line Level Inputs Connections for Home Theater Users Wiring for Correct Polarity Setup of the 8” Woofer Amplifier Setting the 8” woofer Level... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
I M P O R TA NT! Safety Precautions At AV123, we don’t want to see any of our PL EA S E REA D T H ES E customers experience the inconvenience or unfortunate mishap of a precaution that INS T RUC T IONS was ignored. Please review the following precautions so you may enjoy your Strata C A REFUL LY Mini speakers without unnecessary damage or misuse. 1) If you suspect you have a component failure in your speakers at any time, please call AV123 for help. Our experts can assist you in diagnosis and, if necessary, provide you with field repair parts where applicable. Our goal is your complete satisfaction. -
Page 4: Thank You For Your Strata Mini Purchase
The Nutcracker there is simply not a safer way or place to buy today. We make every effort to make sure your home entertainment needs are met with the great products and unbeatable service we offer every single day. Not only do we give you the tools and the resources to fully evaluate your purchase before your order is placed, we back this up after the fact by allowing you a full month to audition our products in your own home before your final decision is made. AV123 simply does not engage in misleading and high-pressure sales tactics. In the long run, we know it’s not the way either one of us wants to do business. We want customers for a lifetime. The Strata Mini is a dream come true. The hybrid design will astound you with its ability to be utterly delicate yet deliver visceral impact when asked. This is thanks to its combination of planar magnetic drivers operating in concert with “selected” cone drivers. The planar magnetic midrange and tweeter are custom built to our specifications along with the French-designed and renowned Atohm 5.25” mid-bass coupler located in it’s... -
Page 5: Unpacking And Product Registration
REAR SPIKES only to effectively lower the tweeter height. Rubber Feet Getting Started Once you have established that all of your speakers and accessories are present and accounted for, we ask that you PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL FIRST before installing and positioning the speakers. We have thoughtfully assembled many useful tips to maximize the performance of your Strata Mini speakers in your home entertainment environment. Limited Warranty Coverage All products sold through AV123 carry a limited manufacturer’s parts and labor warranty. All Strata Mini loudspeakers are guaranteed to be free from manufacturer’s defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Make sure that you keep your sales receipt. It is the only way for AV123 to establish the duration of your limited warranty and it may come in useful for insurance purposes if your Strata Mini speakers are ever damaged or stolen. Register your Strata Mini speakers at AV123.com Please take a moment to visit AV123.com and register your Strata Mini purchase. When you go online and register your product, AV123 will extend the warranty by an additional two years. This, in addition to the 1 year limited warranty is a total of 3 years! This extended warranty is free simply for registering within 60 days of your purchase. We urge you to take advantage of this offer. Warranties apply only to the original owner and are non-transferable. See page 15 for limited warranty details. Page ... -
Page 6: Features And Descriptions
Features and Descriptions The Strata Mini • Floor Standing Loudspeaker • Four Way, Four Driver Direct Radiating System Cabinet • South American Rosewood Veneer • Internal CNC Machined MDF Skeleton • Folded Vent for 8” Woofer Enclosure Drivers • Planar Magnetic 1” Tweeter • Planar Magnetic 8” Midrange • Atohm 5.25” Midbass Coupler • Custom 8” Woofer Amplifier • Built-in 350 Watt Class A/B 8” Woofer Amplifier • Adjustable Crossover • Adjustable Gain The cabinet construction of the Strata Mini • Variable Phase (0-180 degrees) loudspeakers is superbly • High and Low Level Inputs/Outputs executed with the finest materials and exacting... -
Page 7: Speaker Placement Considerations
Speaker Placement Considerations Achieving the best performance from your Strata Mini speakers requires several details to follow when setting then up in their new environment. Tips and suggestions for the most desirable placement techniques are listed throughout this section. Front (Left and Right) Speaker Placement Regardless of physical placement, always try to place your main speakers (LEFT and RIGHT) with the tweeter positioned on axis around ear level. This yields excellent sound quality results. Physical placement of front speakers should be along the same wall of your listening/viewing room. Although we’ve seen successful installations that didn’t follow these guidelines, they’re generally more problematic in terms of system response and accurate theater sound reproduction. Our advice - why re-invent the wheel? Use the “Rule of Thirds” whenever possible as... -
Page 8: Should I "Toe In" The Strata Mini Speakers
Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position Should I “Toe In” the Strata Mini speakers? That’s a question many enthusiasts ask us at AV123. Some “Toe In” of Left and Right Speakers people like to “toe-in” their main speakers to get better performance. This simply means aiming both Left and Right speakers so that they point more towards the prime listening/ viewing position rather than straight ahead. “Toe-in” can improve... -
Page 9: Connections
Connections For the best sound quality and signal transfer, AV123 recommends a minimum of 16 gauge high quality, multi stranded, oxygen free copper speaker cables. Speaker wiring connections are accomplished through the 5-way binding posts. Speaker Binding Post Connections Connect the amplifier’s LEFT channel outputs to the positive and negative input terminals of the LEFT Strata Mini speaker, being sure to observe correct polarity. -
Page 10: Line Level Inputs
Line Level Inputs If your receiver or preamplifier has a set of full range RCA line outputs that are not already being used, you can connect these into the LEFT Line Input jack on the left speaker and then the RIGHT Not Used Line Input jack on the right speaker. Connections for Home Theater Users If you are using Strata Mini loudspeakers with a home theater receiver that contains discrete processing (such as Dolby Digital and/or DTS) you may have only a “SUB” line output to use. If this is the case, you have 3 choices: 1) Check to see if the receiver has full range RCA line outputs available. If so, use these... -
Page 11: Setup Of The 8" Woofer Amplifier
Setup of the 8” Woofer Amplifier Proper setup of the 8” Woofer amplifier in Strata Mini loudspeakers ensures that the blend of low to high frequency will be optimized when you finally sit down to enjoy them. Setting the 8” Woofer Level Although you can setup levels by ear, accurate calibration of 8” Woofer... -
Page 12: 8" Woofer Crossover And Phase Adjustments
7) Begin by setting the 8” Woofer level using the dial labeled “LEVEL” on the built in amplifier to 12 o’clock. See diagram at right. 8) Raise the volume level on the preamplifier/processor so the test tone achieves the reference level you documented in Step 3. An assistant will be very helpful for this process because the meter location and 8” Woofer level adjustment location will be different. Keep in mind, the intended use of the Strata Mini loudspeakers are for intimate 2-channel listening so adjust the 8” Woofer level accordingly. 9) Once the 8” Woofer is calibrated to closely match the other speakers, small adjustments can be made easily using the 8” Woofer level control in your processor or receiver. If you find the need to go much above +2 or +3 consistently, we recommend adjusting the level control on each Strata Mini amplifier upward Crossover, Phase, and Level... -
Page 13: Setting 8" Woofer Phase
CDs. Specifically, the tones that descend in frequency from the individual high frequency speakers to the 8” Woofer are quite useful and effective. Using your SPL meter, watch for the smallest amount of overall needle fluctuation while you direct and descend the tones from the main speakers to the 8” Woofer going around your system. If you are not sure about how to do this or where to locate the AVIA or other test discs, please call AV123 at (877) 543-7500 for assistance or email us at support@av123.com. Setting 8” Woofer Phase The knob labeled “PHASE” controls the relative phase of the 8” Woofer to best reinforce the other loudspeakers in your system. Always make adjustments with BOTH Strata Mini 8” Woofers playing so you adjust in real time. Adjustments to phase will change... -
Page 14: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Strata Mini System Description: . Way, Driver Full Range Speaker Enclosure Type: Sealed for Midbass, Midrange, and Tweeter Vented, Rear Firing for Powered ” Woofer Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 2Hz- KHz Nominal Impedance: Ohms Sensitivity: dB @ 1w/1m Crossover Points: 8”... -
Page 15: Limited Warranty And Return Policies
Limited Warranty and Return Policies The Strata Mini speakers have been created to perform flawlessly for many years with regular use. As a result of this quality and craftsmanship, AV123 is proud to offer the following warranty policies to our customers: • All products sold through AV123 carry a limited manufacturer’s parts and labor warranty. This is for the piece of mind that, no matter what your purchase, there is some type of limited warranty on which you can depend. These will always be clearly stated with the product. - Page 16 AV123 1001 Delaware Avenue, Suite C Longmont, CO 001 Toll Free - () -00 Website - www.av12.com e-mail - info@av12.com Rev 1. /200...