XS-85 3 WAY MODULAR FLOOR STANDING LOUDSPEAKER USER MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL
INDEX PACKAGE CONTENT.............................................................................................................................. P. 3 DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................................. P. 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................... P. 6 UNBOXING AND ASSEMBLY: WOOFER CABINET AND FOOT....
PACKAGE CONTENT • • • • • • 3 2 XS-85 Loudspeakers 2 Loudspeakers covers 12 Allen screws M4X40 12 Washer M4 8 Spike sandblasted + black blackening 1 User manual
DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS XS DESIGN MIDRANGES The unique design of our flagship speaker is based on ultra-rigid, curved and modular panels. These panels are exclusively hand-crafted in Italy by the most skilled cabinet-maker. The upper cabinet houses two 150mm ultra-linear drivers that feature high mass phase plugs and Nextel treated paper cones to reach high rigidity and fast natural audio response.
DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS WOOFERS CROSSOVER The XS-85 speakers feature two 220mm ultra-linear slightly horn loaded, light drivers with 18gm mass with Nextel treated paper producing a fast natural audio response in low frequencies. The passive Crossover Low-High Dual-Slope with cuts at 200Hz & 2200Hz is a resistive design that enables ultra-linear load to handle any sort of amplification without stressing the power supply, even at a nominal impedance of 4Ω.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Frequency response: 30 Hz – 30.000 Hz Sensitivity: 89dB SPL 2,83V/1m Nominal impedance: 4Ω semi-resistive Tweeter: 1“silk dome driver Midrange: 2x 6“ Nextel treated paper cones Woofer: 2x 9“ Nextel treated paper cones Crossover: 200Hz and 2200Hz @ 12dB/Oct. Suggested Power Amplifier: min. 30W Max Power Handling: 300W RMS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Dimensions: 357mm W x 1280mm H x 665mm D Weight: Kg. 180/pr net - Kg. 200/pr.
UNBOXING AND ASSEMBLY: WOOFER CABINET AND FOOT FIG. 1 Open the Foot box and gently remove the foot from the box. FIG. 2 Place the Woofer carton box as shown below. FIG. 3 Open the Woofer carton box from the top.
UNBOXING AND ASSEMBLY: WOOFER CABINET AND FOOT FIG. 4 Gently turn the Woofer carton box upside down as shown in the picture. FIG. 5 Pay attention to the flaps that must be as shown in fig. 5 FIG. 6 Gently remove the carton box: the Woofer cabinet should now be upside down. After removing the bottom protection, you can go to fig. 8 being ready to assemble the foot to the Woofer cabinet.
UNBOXING AND ASSEMBLY: WOOFER CABINET AND FOOT FIG. 7 Take the foot as shown in the picture and use the guides to correctly position the foot on the Woofer cabinet. FIG. 8 Insert the supplied Spikes in the threaded rear holes of the metal foot board as shown in the picture. FIG.
UNBOXING AND ASSEMBLY: WOOFER CABINET AND FOOT Allen key 5 x Screw M 4 x 45mm 1 x Screw M 4 x 40mm Secure the foot to the Woofer Cabinet with 6 screws as shown in picture with the allen key supplied. FIG. 10 Once the Foot is assembled, pay extreme care in turning the cabinet face down as shown in the picture. Make sure to protect it with some soft material to avoid damaging the surfaces. FIG.
UNBOXING AND ASSEMBLY: MID-HIGH CABINET FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 11 Gently turn upside down the Mid-High carton box yet CLOSED. Open the box and take care of the box flaps. Repeat the same operation described for the Woofer Cabinet assembly fig.
ASSEMBLY: SPEAKER MODULES Following the pictures, position the Mid-High Cabinet on the Woofer Cabinet using the guides on the Woofer Cabinet.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION: SPEAKER MODULES AND ALUMINIUM GRILLE 4 x Screw M 4 x 45m m Remove all the screws from the back of the Mid-High Cabinet, then remove the vented aluminium back grille as shown in the picture. Connect the Mid-High speak-on terminal to the same 13 Secure the Mid-High Cabinet and the Woofer Cabinet to each other with the four M4 Allen screws supplied, as shown in the picture.
HOW TO ADJUST THE FOOT SPIKES (ADJUSTABLE STAND ONLY) FRONT SPIKES (ADJUSTABLE STAND ONLY) LOCK SPIKE UP RELEASE SPIKE DOWN REAR SPIKES When the rear spikes are correctly installed, the threaded black aluminium covers supplied can be positioned to secure them firmly to the metal foot boards The rear Spikes can be adjusted up and down with a screwdriver or a 5,5mm wrench.
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS EXAMPLE CONNECTION N. 1 Standard wiring connection (No Bi-Wiring). Gold Note speakers are all supplied with standard bridge.
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS EXAMPLE CONNECTION N.
SPEAKER POSITIONING Identifying the ideal sound/acoustic room to play an audio system well is not that strictly related to the proportional dimensions of the rooms as many audiophiles believe. The sound played through an audio system is just “Energy diffused in a closed environment” that is all absorbed, reflected and dispersed. The loudspeaker position is the most important aspect because managing the reflections is a key factor to get the best sound.
SPEAKER POSITIONING REAR WALL The rear wall does not need to be symmetrical like the side walls but some additional acoustic treatment will be able to diffract the energy of the sound wave which is important to get good results. A traditional library with books and records is a very good “no cost” solution. OPPOSITE WALL The wall opposite of the stereo system is not that critical.
SPEAKER POSITIONING WIDER STEREO SOUND STAGE SPEAKER POSITION (for some kind of instrumental music, symphonic orcherstra, etc.) LISTENING POINT • • • WIDE STEREO IMAGE SPEAKER The distance of both the speakers to the listening point should be the same POSITION The distance between both the speakers and the side walls shouldetc.
SPEAKER POSITIONING NARROWER STEREO SOUND STAGE SPEAKER POSITION (Optionally for solo instrument music like piano, guitar and voice etc.) LISTENING POINT WIDE STEREO IMAGE SPEAKER A reduced distance POSITION between the speakers will result in a better focus, while producing a less realistic sound (for stage.some instrument music, synfonic orcherstra etc.
SPEAKER POSITIONING DISTANCE BETWEEN SPEAKER AND LISTENING POINT ORIENTATION A B C LISTENING POINT The distance between the speakers should be the same as the one to the listening point. If the distance is shorter, the speaker must be directed to the listening point accordingly (see illustration above). Empirical tests are necessary to find the right proportion between wide stereo sound stage focus and crispy details.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION PRODUCT REGISTRATION We recommend to register the unit on our internet website within 15 days from the purchase at www.goldnote.it/product-registration If the unit is not registered correctly or has been purchased from a different country of the purchaser home address the unit will not be covered by any warranty and the registration will be refused. Please note that the warranty does not cover in any case: Tubes, Phono Cartridge Stylus and Batteries.
FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING FAQ ACTION CLEANING THE UNIT DESCRIPTION HOW TO ADJUST IT • The speakers are dirty and need to be cleaned • Use ONLY soft microfibre cloths to sweep out dust and stains (with WATER if necessary) • Any acid or alcoholic liquid will irreversibly damage the product’s fine aesthetic TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SPEAKER HUMMING PROBLEMS OUT OF PHASE SOME DRIVERS DO NOT WORK DESCRIPTION The speakers hum when the amplifier is connected to the system The sound does not have a proper focu
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER ONLY TO QUALIFIED GOLD NOTE SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICE WARNING! TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Do not disassemble any part of the product. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Gold Note personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 1. Read these instructions and store them. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow the instructions. 4. Do not use this apparatus near water. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Do not block the ventilation openings and install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8.
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