Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for AV123 Strata mini
Summary of Contents for AV123 Strata mini
- Page 1 Enjoyment Guide...
-
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 Subwoofer Connections Speaker Level Inputs Line Level Inputs Connections for Home Theater Users Wiring for Correct Polarity Setup of the Subwoofer Amplifier... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
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 Strata Mini speakers (or any other home entertainment equipment) in that location. -
Page 4: Thank You For Your Strata Mini Purchase
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 own critically damped chamber. We hand this off to a custom damped and treated paper cone 8” woofer - powered by an internal class A/B 350 watt amplifier. We want you to know that The Strata Mini is exquisite in every measure and meaning of the word. The Strata Mini is designed for intimate settings – not cathedrals. What you can expect is an emotionally engaging and utterly immersive experience on an intimate level. The elegantly designed cabinet with real Rosewood veneers, narrow width (minimizes visual impact) and sloped baffle will be sure to carry an elegant feel to your room and extend itself gracefully to the visual realm even at rest. -
Page 5: Unpacking And Product Registration
When removing the speakers from the box, hold the wood sides of the cabinet, rather than the front and back. It is important to save all the packing materials and the box in case your Strata Mini speakers ever needs to be moved or shipped back to AV123 for service or repairs. All Strata Mini speakers include rubber mounting feet, floor spikes, and hardwood floor protectors in the packaging to decouple the speaker from whatever type of flooring material you have. Getting Started... -
Page 6: Features And Descriptions
The built-in 350 watt amplifier in the base of the Strata Mini has all of the features needed to ensure low, linear sub-bass output that blends effortlessly with the other drivers in... -
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
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 Strata Mini 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. It really affects the imaging and... -
Page 11: Setup Of The Subwoofer Amplifier
10 below). So a setting of 70dB would cover between 60-80dB range. If you are using another meter, consult the owner’s manual for proper operation. Configuration and Reference Settings 1) Begin by reviewing the calibration menu settings of your receiver or preamplifier/ processor. If there is a speaker configuration menu, be sure the outputs for Strata Mini speakers are set to “LARGE”. 2) Unplug the subwoofer input on each Strata Mini speaker. Exactly how this is done depends on whether you are using line level or speaker level inputs. Establishing the Reference Levels of the Full Range Speakers 3) Set the volume control on your preamplifier/processor to the “00 dB”... -
Page 12: Subwoofer Crossover And Phase Adjustments
7) Begin by setting the subwoofer 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 subwoofer level adjustment location will be different. Keep in mind, the intended use of the Rocket Strata Mini loudspeakers are for intimate 2-channel listening so adjust the subwoofer level accordingly. 9) Once the subwoofer is calibrated to closely match the other speakers, small adjustments can be made easily using the subwoofer 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 Crossover, Phase, and Level Mini amplifier upward instead and using a lower number for... -
Page 13: Setting Subwoofer Phase
Your Strata Mini speakers do not need much exterior maintenance other than an occasional dusting. Please use care with the black and wood veneer finish and treat them as you would a piano or fine furniture finish. The black finish on the Strata Mini 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 on Strata Minis can be cleaned with a damp cloth (using water) if necessary. We... -
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 Subwoofer Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 2Hz- KHz Nominal Impedance: Ohms Sensitivity: dB @ 1w/1m... -
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 Distributed Exclusively by: AV123 210 W. th Ave, Suite L Broomfield, CO 80020 Toll Free - () -00 Website - www.av12.com e-mail - info@av12.com Rev 1. 10/200...