AVANT 345 3 way aluminum extruded floorstanding speaker owners manual SONODYNE www.sonodyne.
∑ introduction ∑ unpacking ∑ INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of the Avant 345. By choosing this 3-way aluminum extruded tower loudspeaker, you are ensured a natural sound reproduction. The Avant 345 may be utilized as the main speakers in your stereo and/or home theater listening. To help you get listening quickly, we have included here our thoughts on the setup and listening processes. And after you are all set up, do drop us a line through www.sonodyne.com.
∑ amplifier selection ∑ fig 1 ∑ AMPLIFIER SELECTION We recommend using amplifiers whose continuous (rms) power per channel is greater than or equal to that the Avant 345 handles. In the event that the power is greater, care must be taken to avoid playing music at excessively loud levels and thus damage the speaker. Also, while using an amplifier with rms power lower than the rated power handling of the Avant 345, please ensure that the amplifier level is kept a few notches below maximum level.
∑ connections ∑ The Avant 345 is equipped with (bi-wirable) gold-plated, touch-proof binding post terminals, where red indicates +ve and black, -ve. The following information should assist in choosing the correct cable if extra cable is required: Cable run <3m 3-6 m >6m Cable gauge 14/36 (14 strands of 36 SWG) 23/36 48/36 Please proceed with the connection in the following fashion: · · · · · · Turn off the amplifier.
∑ acoustics of the listening room ∑ The acoustical makeup of your listening room is key in determining how good (or bad) is the sound that reaches your ear. The contents of a room (carpets, curtains, furniture etc.), its shape, and the material of which the boundaries are made, make or break your sound. The idea is to have a listening area where the absorptions and reflections are calibrated to attain, as far as possible, a neutral environment.
∑ speaker placement ∑ Finding the right position for the Avant 345s is also very important. The following should aid in locating that optimal position: · Ensure that there are no objects between the speaker and the listener. Placing a loudspeaker near a rear and /or side wall will boost the low frequency level, but at the same time, create reflections in the midrange and treble area, which results in a deterioration of the stereo perspective.
∑ fig. 2 ∑ care & maintenance ∑ FIG. 2: ACCESSORIES ITEMS IN THE BASE ASSEMBLY PACKAGE: 1. Protective pad 2.Tightening screws for spikes (4 pcs) 3.Transparent base 4.Counterweight 5.Spikes (4 pcs) 6. Spike base (4 pcs) CARE & MAINTENANCE All Sonodyne loudspeakers of the Avant range are manufactured with modern and thoroughly tested materials, which normally do not require any maintenance other than once in a while opening the front grille and vacuuming the cloth.
∑ specifications ∑ DESCRIPTION : Floor standing speaker system SYSTEM: 3-way vented CABINET MATERIAL: Aluminium extrusion with die cast endcaps 2 x 130mm Woofer 1 x 100mm glass fibre cone midrange 1 x 26mm silk dome tweeter TRANSDUCER COMPLEMENTS: NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohm FREQ.
