Acoustic Energy Loudspeaker Radiance 1 User Manual

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Owners Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing these Acoustic Energy Radiance
Series loudspeakers.
These high-performance loudspeakers utilise some of the
fnest materials and most advanced technology available.
They are voiced according to Acoustic Energy’s core values
of musicality, timing, neutrality and, above all - realistic
reproduction of the source material.
More than any other Hi-Fi product, speakers are sensitive
to installation so please take a little time to read this manual
and follow, where...

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Installation
Handling - Loudspeakers are relatively delicate, precision
engineered products that can be damaged by inappropriate
handling. Please take care when unpacking or moving them
not to touch any of the drivers. Damage to a driver will at
best degrade performance and at worst result in complete
failure.
Set Up - Radiance one - Ideally the Radiance ones should be
mounted on dedicated speaker stands tall enough to place
the tweeter at, or slightly above ear level from a seated listening
position....

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Home Theatre Positioning
Room layout has a large efect on home theatre systems
due to the number of speakers involved. Below is a
diagram of an optimal layout, this may be hard to achieve
in a typical home so it is worth trying to stick to a few
general points if possible -
· Front left and right speakers should be equal distance
from the centre speaker
·Try to place the front left and right speakers a reasonable
distance apart (where possible) to create a good spread of
sound.
· The height of the rear...

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Listening
It is wise before listening to your speakers to make one fnal
check of the cables and connections. If all appears well, begin
listening at a relatively low level to confrm the system is
operating as expected. Only increase the volume if you are
happy that the sound at low levels is fundementally as
expected. If you are not convinced all is functioning correctly,
turn of the system and re-check all the cables and
connections.
If you are concerned about any aspect or operation of the
system...

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Specifcations
Model:
Type:
LF Driver:
LF/MF Driver:
HF Driver:
Cabinet:
Frequency Respnse:
Power Handling:
Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Dimensions (HxWxD):
Weight: Radiance 1    Radiance 2    Radiance 3    Radiance Centre
2-way, refex loaded  2.5-way, refex loaded  3-way, refex loaded  2.5-way, refex loaded
N/A      130mm pressed alloy  160mm pressed alloy  130mm pressed alloy
130mm pressed alloy  130mm pressed alloy  130mm pressed alloy  130mm pressed alloy
25mm Neodymium  25mm Neodymium  25mm Neodymium...

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Products that diplay the crossed-out wheeled bin logo
cannot be disposed of as domestic waste, but must be
taken to a facility capable of re-cycling them and
appropriately handling any waste by-products. Contact
your local authority for details of the nearest such facility. 

Acoustic Energy Ltd, 16 Bridge Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 1NJTel +44 (0)1285 654432   Fax +44 (0)1285 654430Email: [email protected]: www.acoustic-energy.co.uk
Manual Part No. MA4101
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