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- Page 1 x-series Enjoyment Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Thank You for your x-series purchase Safety Precautions Unpacking and Product Registration Inventory 5 Limited Warranty Coverage Features and Descriptions x-ls 2-Way Monitors x-cs 2-Way D’Appolito Monitors x-sub Powered Subwoofer x-sls 2-Way Towers x-mtm 2-Way D’Appolito Towers x-pls 3-Way D’Appolito Towers w/Powered Sub Speaker Placement Considerations Front (Left and Right) Speaker Placement Center Channel Speaker Placement Surround Speaker Placement Subwoofer Placement Considerations Speaker Placement Alternatives Tower Speakers Shelf Mounting Stand Mounting... -
Page 3: Thank You For Your X-Series Purchase
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. With the x-series speakers, we’ve taken steps to provide exceptional value for your dollar. There’s the 2-way x-ls monitors featuring a curvelinear long throw woofer in a vented enclosure and an exceptionally sweet sounding fabric dome tweeter. The tower version of this (the x-sls) offers the same configuration in a tower design. The x-cs 2- way D’Appolito monitors are optimized for horizontal or vertical mounting orientation, so they are a perfect companion center channel to go along with x-ls monitors, x- sls towers, or function as L/C/R monitors on their own. Like the x-sls towers, these also come in tower versions, one 2-way and a 3-way with a 10” powered subwoofer - the x-mtm and x-pls respectively. These speakers have all the right components for awesome music and home theater sound reproduction. We’ve also got the x-sub... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Odd shaped boxes may require a 2 person lift even if the weight of the box does not seem prohibitive. 4) Do not install these speakers near water (or expose them to water) or any other liquids. If you have a place in the basement that floods or a leaky roof in certain spots, do not install your AV123 x-speakers (or any other home entertainment equipment) in that location. Use good judgement, but if you are not sure if your chosen location is acceptable, chances are you should call us. It never hurts to ask. -
Page 5: Unpacking And Product Registration
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 Rubber Feet FIRST before installing and positioning the speakers. We have thoughtfully assembled many useful tips to maximize the performance of your AV123 x-series speakers in your home entertainment environment. Limited Warranty Coverage All products sold through AV123 carry a limited manufacturer’s parts and labor warranty. All AV123 x-series 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 AV123 speakers are ever damaged or stolen. Register your AV123 speakers at AV123.com Please take a moment to visit AV123.com and register your AV123 x-series 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 23 for limited warranty details. Page ... -
Page 6: Features And Descriptions
• D’Appolito Alignment optimized for horizontal or vertical orientation Woofers • Dual Curvelinear Treated Paper Cone Woofers • Polymer Chassis for Reduced Baffle Resonance • Proprietary Venting System for Voice Coil Cooling Tweeter • Treated Fabric Dome Diaphragm x-sub (Back) • Three Layer Pole Piece Damping Treatment • Ferrofluid Voice Coil Thermal Management x-cs Frequency Response = 65Hz-20KHz, +/-3dB x-sub Powered Subwoofer Amplifier • 150 Watts RMS • Speaker or Line Level Inputs • Adjustable Gain x-sub (Front) • Selectable 0 or 180° Phase Control • Adjustable Active Crossover (40-150Hz) • Signal Sensing Auto ON/Standby Mode Subwoofer • 8” Long Throw, Low FS, “Mass Loaded” Woofer... -
Page 7: X-Sls 2-Way Towers
x-sls 2-Way Towers x-sls Mass Load Chamber Woofer • Curvelinear Treated Paper Cone Woofer • Polymer Chassis for Reduced Baffle Resonance • Proprietary Venting System for Voice Coil Cooling • Mass Load Stability Chamber in Enclosure for Enhanced Low End Response Tweeter • Treated Fabric Dome Diaphragm • Three Layer Pole Piece Damping Treatment Turn the speaker over (upside down) • Ferrofluid Voice Coil Thermal Management and locate the four screws that hold the base to the speaker. Remove the x-sls Frequency Response = 45Hz-20KHz, +/-3dB base and set aside. Use a standard (flat head) screwdriver to pry out the stopper. Fill with sand or a heavy, dense material. Tap the stopper back in with a rubber mallet or hammer. -
Page 8: Speaker Placement Considerations
Speaker Placement Considerations Achieving the best performance from your AV123 x-series speakers requires several details to follow when setting up your speakers in their new environment. Tips and suggestions for the most desirable placement techniques are listed throughout this section. At the end of this section you will also find more information on placement alternatives in unique situations. 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 Back Wall of Room a starting guide. This suggests that the best... - Page 9 Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position Is placement of a tower speaker different than a monitor? Generally speaking, the same rules for monitors on a stand apply to tower speakers, however the AV123 x-pls 3-way D’Appolito tower with the integrated powered subwoofer creates some interesting exceptions and trade-offs. First, the x-pls towers are a “mirrored” design which allows placement as left and right speakers to have the passive radiator facing on the outside or inside depending on the situation. If they are used in a smaller room, face the passive radiators in (toward one another); if they are used in a larger room, face the passive radiators out (toward the wall). Experiment with what works best for you. The second consideration is of course the proximity to the nearest walls. You can place the x-pls towers relatively close to walls for the benefit of the passive radiator with the “boundary effect”, but of course that will cause issues with the 2-way portion of...
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Page 10: Center Channel Speaker Placement
CENTER also change your speaker’s tonal balance (or timbre). For that reason, you may want to play with toe-in to get the most out of your speakers. Some time spent experimenting here can yield a better match to your room’s acoustic properties, provide a clearer, more precise center channel image, or just better suit your own listening preferences. If you actually have a center speaker and are in a matrix mode like Dolby PLII, DTS Neo:6, or another Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position “simulated” multi-channel mode, the toe in positioning can also help blend that center channel. Center Channel Speaker Placement If you are installing AV123 x-series speakers in Center (Above) a home theater arrangement, you will need a dedicated center channel speaker for accurate 5.1 12” or or greater sound reproduction. Place your center Less channel speaker between your Left and Right Video Display speakers as close to your TV screen as possible. Try to keep the tweeters of all three speakers (LEFT, 12” or Left Right Less CENTER, and RIGHT) as close to the same height from the floor as possible. -
Page 11: Subwoofer Placement Considerations
Primary Listening Position Should be positioned ABOVE listener’s ears OR so that they DO NOT DIRECTLY FACE the listener. LEFT RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKERS Wall or Space Behind Listener Finally, try not to place furniture between your speakers and your listening/viewing position. You have every right to expect a high level of sound quality from your AV123 x-series speakers. Make sure you can see them when you’re ready to enjoy some music or a movie! Subwoofer Placement Considerations Unlike regular loudspeakers, subwoofers will often work best when placed in a corner, even if located a few feet to the side and/or behind the closest main speaker. Typically the front right and left corners sound the most natural, though rear corner placement is also an acceptable option. The driver can be facing you or... - Page 12 your subwoofer is placed, it should not be easily localized, but should instead produce a balanced and enveloping response. Factors that can affect performance in relation to placement and localization of the sound are rattles from shelves, walls, or other nearby objects, as well as distorted output. If you are having issues with subwoofer localization, try to isolate any rattling or buzzing objects, or place the sub in another corner of your room. If the sub’s output is distorted, check to see that you are not at the maximum sub level setting on your receiver or preamplifier/processor. An overdriven output can induce audible distortion. To resolve, you may need to turn down the subwoofer level on your processor and turn the gain level up on the subwoofer itself to compensate. One trick experienced home entertainment installers sometimes use is to feed a low frequency test tone to the subwoofer input while it’s placed in the listening position and then as you walk around the room you will identify places where low frequency is greater (or less evident). This is easier than moving the subwoofer around. Once you determine a good location - both audibly and visually - you should be able to make the switch and place the sub in the new location, with better results. Finally, you can use the control of the subwoofer’s output level control (gain) and phase control (0 or 180°) to further blend the sound into the other system speakers as a result of where you ultimately choose to position the x-sub. If you are using the x-sub in a home theater arrangement, the bass management functions of the preamplifier/ processor will also help to compensate for some of the positioning issues, but remember that there is no substitute for correct speaker placement.
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Page 13: Speaker Placement Alternatives 1
Speaker Placement Alternatives In a perfect world, you have a room dedicated only to your audio/video needs and you can set up the room to suit the needs of speaker and equipment placement. Well.., that’s in a perfect world and at AV123 we are aware that most rooms have other uses too. This means we’ve considered some alternatives to speaker placement and/or mounting that may help you blend the ideal placement with a realistic solution for your application. Tower Speakers The x-sls, x-mtm, and x-pls speakers are configured as a stand-alone tower design that should be placed as free standing speakers (i.e. not mounted to walls or set on top of other furniture). Simply keep them at least 3-6” away from walls or opposing surfaces. Use the supplied rubber feet if you wish to place these towers on a hard surface such as wood or tile flooring. Shelf Mounting Logically, this may be your first consideration and that’s fine if the shelf is sturdy enough and deep enough to hold your speakers securely. Remember, a shelf that is up against a wall... -
Page 14: Stand Mounting
Speaker Stands for the • You can use the rubber feet on a generic speaker stand that does AV123 x-ls Monitors not have mounting holes, but this may be risky if there is a chance are available from AV123 the speaker or stand may be bumped and the speaker knocked off. • You can use a material like BluTack to keep your speakers firmly (but not permanently) attached to the stands. If you can’t find BluTack, just ask your neighborhood hardware store for the generic equivalent or some “earthquake wax.”... -
Page 15: Connections
Left/Right Connections Connect the amplifier’s LEFT channel outputs to the positive and Amplifier Amplifier negative input terminals of the LEFT x-ls/x-cs monitor or x-sls/x- Negative Positive mtm/x-pls tower, being sure to observe correct polarity. Connect the amplifier’s RIGHT channel outputs to the positive and negative input terminals of the RIGHT speaker, again being sure to observe correct polarity. Refer to your amplifier’s connection manual if you have a multi-channel home theater amplifier or receiver to ensure the component is suitable for driving 8 Ohm per channel loads. -
Page 16: Wiring For Correct Polarity
When connecting the speakers to the amplifier you need to observe the proper polarity. This simply means that you should connect the positive terminal on your receiver or amplifier (may be marked “+” or be colored red) to the positive terminal (red) on your AV123 x-series speaker. Connect the negative terminal on the amplifier (“-” or black) to your speaker’s negative (black) terminal. Don’t worry about damaging anything if you make a mistake here. Sound quality will suffer but you won’t ruin anything. You can definitely hear a difference if it gets connected backwards though. -
Page 17: Calibration
Calibration Calibrating your speaker levels will ensure that the effort you’ve taken to correctly position the speakers themselves will pay off when you finally sit down to enjoy them. SPL Measurements To accurately calibrate levels, you’ll need an SPL meter. Radio Shack sells a digital meter that works very well for this purpose (P/N 33-2055) and it’s about $50. Set the meter on ‘slow’ and “C” weighting. The dial should be set at either 70dB or 80dB depending on your preamplifier/ processor or receiver’s test tone reference output level. Consult your owner’s manual to determine what reference point your unit uses (most use 75dB, so the 70dB setting on the meter would be appropriate in that example). Each range setting on that particular meter will cover 20dB (10dB above and 10dB below). So a setting of 70dB would cover Radio Shack between 60dB-80dB range. If you are using another meter, consult the Digital SPL owner’s manual for proper operation. -
Page 18: X-Sub/X-Pls Crossover And Phase Adjustments
5) Begin by setting the levels of the main, center, and surround speakers one at a time. While pointing the meter toward the speaker active with the test tone, set each channel to the same reference level while the SPL meter remains in the listening position. Your goal is to establish an even output level of each speaker to that spot. Setting Subwoofer Gain 6) Once finished with the other speakers in the system, direct the test tone to the subwoofer. Adjust its level using the gain control (labeled “VOLUME”) on the x-sub until it reaches the SPL level achieved by the other speakers. An assistant will be very helpful for this process because the meter location and subwoofer level adjustment location will be different. Some like to run their sub “hot” for movies by increasing the sub level by 5dB or so above the main channel level. This can be very effective at lower listening levels, but be sure to use care when watching that big action movie for the first time - especially at or near reference levels. 7) Once the subwoofer is calibrated, small adjustments can be made easily using the subwoofer level control in your processor or receiver. -
Page 19: Caring For Your X-Series Speakers
Please use care with the gloss black or wood veneer finish and treat them as you would a piano or fine furniture finish. The black AV123 speakers can be waxed with automotive carnuba wax if desired. With the satin black finish, waxing may even increase the gloss of the finish slightly! Wood veneer surfaces can be cleaned with a damp cloth (using water) if necessary. We recommend the 3M Yellow Detail Cloth (part... -
Page 20: Technical Specifications
0 lbs pair / 1.1 kg pair Dimensions: .” W x 1.” H x 12.12” D / 21mm W x mm H x 0mm D x-cs D’Appolito Monitor System Description: 2 Way (Dual .” Long Throw Woofers and Treated Fabric Dome Tweeter) D’Appolito Alignment optimized for horizontal or vertical mounting orientation... - Page 21 Towers w/ Powered Sub System Description: way Towers (Passive 2 Way D’Appolito with Active 10” Subwoofer) 2-Way D’Appolito System Same as x-cs Monitor 3 Way Frequency Response: 2Hz-20KHz (+/-dB) Enclosure Type: Vented, Slot Port on Top of Front Panel...
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Page 22: Limited Warranty And Return Policies
Limited Warranty and Return Policies The AV123 x-series 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. • All AV123 x-series loudspeakers are guaranteed to be free from manufacturer’s defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser of the AV123 x-series product(s) and is non-transferrable. • The AV123 x-series warranty does not cover damage by misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow the instructions outlined in this owner’s manual, failure to perform routine maintenance, damage resulting from... -
Page 23: User Notes
USER NOTES Page 2... - Page 24 Distributed Exclusively by: AV123 1001 Delaware Avenue, Suite C Longmont, CO 001 Toll Free - () -00 Website - www.av12.com e-mail - info@av12.com Rev . 0/200...
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