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901 South 4th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 784-4570 Fax: (608) 784-6367
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www.audioc.com
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Sapphire XL Reference Monitor Owner's Manual Table of Contents: Guarantee/Warranty …2 Specifications …4 Design Philosophy …4 Using your Speakers …6 Avoiding Damage …6 Hookup …7 Positioning the Sapphire XLs …8 Adding Subwoofers …9 Care & Cleaning …10 Troubleshooting …11 Warranty Registration …13...

  • Page 2: Guarantee/Warranty

    Audio Concepts, Inc. Our Guarantee and Warranty Satisfaction Guaranteed: We’re sure you’re going to love your new Audio Concepts, Inc. (ACI) products! In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied, please contact us within 30 days of receipt of your ACI products for a hassle-free return.

  • Page 3: Thank You

    IMPORTANT NOTICE All new speakers require a minimum of 60 hours break-in-time before they sound the way they are supposed to. A speaker's performance improves significantly once broken in. It is critical that you have at least 60 hours on your speakers before you evaluate them.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    This Sapphire XL is the most advanced model of a speaker family first produced in 1988. The Sapphire XL had to be a true “monitor” with nearly full-range response that could be optionally used with subwoofers.
  • Page 5 Good power handling is a requirement if musical peaks are to be reproduced cleanly and without damage to the speaker. The drive units in the Sapphire XL are extremely rugged and will cleanly reproduce the dynamics of live music.

  • Page 6: Using Your Speakers

    Using Your Speakers If the rest of your system does not work properly or is not correctly connected you will not get the best performance from your system. To eliminate problems we recommend the following: Use the finest associated components you can afford. Turntable, cartridges, pre-amps, amplifiers, (receivers) and cables all have profound impact on the sound of your system.

  • Page 7: Hookup

    clipping? Volume knob placement does NOT indicate much. Some receivers reach full output well before 12:00 on the dial. Use of the loudness button, bass boost and treble boost can all drive the receiver and then the speaker into distortion at fairly low levels. •...

  • Page 8: Positioning The Sapphire Xls

    Speaker Grills Your Sapphire XLs are supplied with cloth covered grills which enhance the appearance of your speakers and provide some protection for the drive units. To protect the drivers we recommend leaving the grills in place most of the time. However, for the most critical listening we suggest removing the grills. Positioning the Sapphire XLs As mentioned, the proper placement of speakers in your room will easily improve the sound.

  • Page 9: Adding Subwoofers

    • Place speakers as far as possible from other furniture and room boundaries. Keeping the mids and tweeters away from the floor is particularly important. For stereo use the Sapphire XLs are designed to sound best when the optional Sound Anchors or Atlantis 24-26” stands are used. These stands can be sand filled and are highly recommended.

  • Page 10: Care & Cleaning

    1. If using the Sapphire XL with a quality subwoofer such as the Force XL, Titan XL or Maestro XL. Installing the foam plugs may result in a smoother transition between the subwoofer and the Sapphire 2.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Speaker Break-In ******Important!!! Allow at least 60 to 70 hours of playing time before your new ACI speakers will sound their best. The adhesives and materials used in manufacturing must stretch and flex properly before a speaker will sound its best. After break-in the bass will be tighter and go lower, imaging and transparency will improve and the midrange and highs will sound smoother and more natural.
  • Page 12 The Company Audio Concepts, Inc. (ACI), has been satisfying discerning music lovers since 1977. Our goal has and always will be to provide exceptional product and service to music enthusiasts around the world. Audio Concepts speakers are an expression of dedication to our customers and their desire for accurate musical reproduction.

  • Page 13: Warranty Registration

    Warranty Registration, Please Return ACI div. Audio Concepts, Inc. 901 S. 4th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 service@audioc.com (608) 784-4570 Congratulations on becoming an ACI speaker owner. Completing this registration enables us to contact you regarding future upgrades. Your information helps us provide the best possible products and service. If you need additional room please continue on the back.

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