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Reference Strada 2 Side & Center Loudspeakers Owner’s Manual To find a dealer near you, please visit our web site at: www.roundsound.com Anthony Gallo Acoustics, 20841 Prairie Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA Phone (818) 341-4488 • Fax (818) 341-2188...
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WARNING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.
Contents Introduction Welcome to Anthony Gallo Acoustics........1 About Your Strada 2’s ..............1 Placing Your Strada 2’s ............3 Specifications................6 Installation Breaking In Your Strada 2’s ............7 Unpacking and Inspection ............7 Additional Items Required for Installation ........8 Mounting Your Strada 2’s ............8 Connecting Your Strada 2’s ............9...
The Strada 2 is the first speaker in the Anthony Gallo Acoustics line to utilize the company’s proprietary Optimized Pulse Technology (OPT & OPT level 2). OPT is an impulse correction and synchronization system designed to integrate the low, middle, and high frequencies into one unified sound source.
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Strada 2’s also incorporate our patented CDT™3 cylindrical diaphragm transducer, redesigned to employ our latest speaker technology. The unique design of the CDT3 tweeter and its cylindrical shape provide a dispersion pattern of 120 degrees for the center configuration and 180 degrees for the side configuration (Figure 1).
Refer to page 8 for additional information concerning these mounting alternatives. An example of a stereo (2.0 configuration) setup using two floor-mounted Strada 2’s is shown in Figure 2. Reference Strada 2 Reference Strada 2 Main Loudspeaker Main Loudspeaker...
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Note: The subwoofer can be positioned practically anywhere, since low frequency audio below 80 Hz is non-directional. However, best results are usually obtained when the subwoofer is placed between the left and right front speakers. Reference Strada 2 Reference Strada 2 Main Loudspeaker...
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Strada 2’s, one table-mounted Strada 2 front center loudspeaker, two floor- mounted Stradas, and a Gallo TR-3D subwoofer is shown in Figure 4. Note: In a typical home theater with five Strada 2’s, a 7.1 configuration is not required. Reference Strada 2 Reference Strada 2 Main Loudspeaker...
Height: 13.5 in. (34.3 cm) Depth: 7.5 in. (19.1 cm) Connections 5-way gold-plated binding posts developed specifically for Anthony Gallo Acoustics Weight 13.5 lbs. (5.2 kg) Finishes Brushed stainless steel spheres with with a black frame or an all-black finish.
Installation Breaking in Your Strada 2’s Your new Strada 2 loudspeakers require a period of time (a “break-in” period) to develop their full sound potential. The break-in period requires approximately 100-150 hours, although you can expect to hear a marked increase in both low and high frequency performance within the first 24 hours.
Strada 2’s. These can be obtained from your Anthony Gallo Acoustics dealer. Connecting Wire Ask your Anthony Gallo Acoustics dealer for wire recommendations or contact us for suggestions. Adjustable Wrench A small adjustable wrench could be used to...
If you have questions concerning the placement or positioning of your Strada 2's, either contact your Anthony Gallo Acoustics dealer, contact us by phone at (855) 424-2256 US, (818) 341-4488 or contact us by e-mail at techsupport@roundsound.com Connecting Your Strada 2’s...
Important: Be sure that each positive (red) connector on your Strada 2’s is connected to the corresponding positive (+) speaker output connector on your home theater receiver or amplifier receiver. If the positive (red) and negative connectors on one of your speakers are inadvertently switched, that speaker will be out of phase with the other speakers and the sound will be disembodied.
The serial number is located on the rear of the speakers. Statement of Warranty: Anthony Gallo Acoustics Limited Warranty Anthony Gallo Acoustics products must be purchased through an Authorized Dealer or Distributor to receive warranty service. If you purchased your product from an On-line Auction, Internet Reseller, un-authorized Dealer or Distributor, your product(s) warranty is void and you will not receive any service or repair.
EXCLUSIONS OF CERTAIN DAMAGES Anthony Gallo Acoustics liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement, at our option, of any defective part or product and shall in no event include incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
3. If you choose to, you can send your product to Anthony Gallo Acoustics Factory Service. Carefully pack the product in its original carton and ship it to the service center. A copy of your receipt may be necessary to determine in-warranty or out-of-warranty status.
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