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CONNECTION TO AMPLIFIER 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
On  the  rear  of  your  amplifier,  identify  the  loudspeaker  output  terminals;  they  should 
be labeled 

ʻ

LEFT

ʼ

 and “RIGHT

ʼ

Facing  your  amplifier  and  loudspeakers,  connect  the  left  loudspeaker  to  the 

ʻ

LEFT

ʼ

 

loudspeaker  outputs  on  your  amplifier,  and  the  right  loudspeaker  to  the 

ʻ

RIGHT

ʼ

 

loudspeaker outputs on your amplifier. 
 
If  your  amplifier  is  equipped  with  multiple  loudspeaker  output  terminals,  consult  the 
manual for the unit to ascertain the appropriate connection regime. 
 
The facility to split the crossover of the AN-K

 

allows the speakers to be operated in a 

bi-wired  or  bi-amplified  mode.  The  crossovers  are  split  by  removing  the  connecting 
links between the HF and LF terminals on the rear of the speaker. 
 

Bi-wiring

  

 

This  involves  running  two  sets  of  cables  to  the  rear  of  each 

 

 

 

speaker, so that the Low Frequency (LF) section of the  

 

 

 

crossover is fed by one set and the High Frequency (HF)  

 

 

 

section by the other. Both sets of cables are attached together 

 

 

 

to the corresponding pair of terminals on the back of the  

 

 

 

amplifier. 

 

 

 

We  strongly  recommend  bi-wiring  the  AN-K  with  a 

suitable  

 

 

loudspeaker cable from the Audio Note (UK) range. 

 

Bi-amplifying

  

This  involves  using  two  stereo  or  four  mono  power  amplifiers 

 

 

 

to drive the loudspeakers. If you intend to 

ʻ

bi-amp

ʼ

 the  

 

 

 

AN-K, please consult your amplifiers manual(s) for the  

 

 

 

appropriate connection regime. 

 

If you are in any way uncertain as to the correct method of connection for your 
amplifier or loudspeakers, please consult your Audio Note (UK) dealer. 
 

 

Special  Note  –  Make  sure  that  all  connections  are  tight  and  clean.  For  best  results 

use  good  quality  loudspeaker  cables.  Although  it  is  perfectly  acceptable  to  use 
cables  manufactured  by  other  companies,  for  best  results  and  performance,  we 
recommend  our  own 

Audio  Note  (UK) 

range  of  interconnects  and  loudspeaker 

cables. For further information, please consult your nearest Audio Note (UK) dealer, 
or alternatively please feel free to contact us directly.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for AN-K

Page 1: ... AN K LOUDSPEAKERS OWNERʼS INFORMATION ...

Page 2: ...ONFORMITY DISPOSAL 2 AN K MODELS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 OVERVIEW 6 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 7 CONNECTION 8 CONNECTION TO AMPLIFIER 9 OPERATION 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11 WARRANTY INFORMATION 12 CONTACT INFORMATION CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ... contact your retailer or the appropriate local government office for collection facilities We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents BS EN 60065 in accordance with the regulations 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC from 1 January 1997 CE 94 Peter Qvortrup Director Audio Note UK Limited 25 Montefiore Road Hove East Sussex B...

Page 4: ...ts specifications are subject to change without notice Therefore it is important to refer to the manual that is supplied with your product for the most accurate information manuals downloaded from our website or obtained from other sources may no longer fully apply to your product If you have any questions regarding the information contained within this document or your new component please feel f...

Page 5: ...AN K SPx SE 3 4 tweeter 8 bass driver 90dB efficient Audio Note AN SPx silver cable crossover with solid Audio Note silver wired inductors with Black Gate bipolar capacitors and Audio Note copper foil adjusters AN J speaker stand 4 leg high mass steel black sprayed speaker stand 21 high Self assembly stand should be filled with fine lead shot and fine sand to increase mass as much as possible ...

Page 6: ...oudspeaker by contrast follows an altogether different philosophy It calls for a cabinet that complements the chosen drive units rather than fighting against them Instead of trying to kill the resonances we tailor the cabinet to place them in frequency bands where they aid and enhance the operation of the drive units culminating in a loudspeaker system that makes the most of the preceding amplifie...

Page 7: ...ked area of loudspeaker design is the material choice for the drivers It has become very fashionable to use all manner of exotic materials beryllium diamond carbon fibre ceramics etc as cone materials in modern drivers mainly because it gives the impression that the manufacturer in question is making great strides in their research into better sounding speakers The sad fact is none of these materi...

Page 8: ...tarting pointʼ to work from If bass performance is too strong slowly move the loudspeakers further into the room making sure that the distance between the rear and side walls remains the same for both loudspeakers If there is a noticeable ʻholeʼ in the middle of the two loudspeakers producing a pronounced ʻleft rightʼ effect move them closer together in small increments until a solid central prese...

Page 9: ...dspeaker or the rear of each crossover for models with external crossover units are two pairs of binding posts Viewed vertically the two on the LEFT are for HIGH FREQUENCY HF The two on the RIGHT are for LOW FREQUENCY LF Each binding post is colour coded either RED or BLACK The RED binding posts top two connect to the RED POSITIVE often marked ʻ ʼ loudspeaker outputs on your amplifier The BLACK bi...

Page 10: ...e set and the High Frequency HF section by the other Both sets of cables are attached together to the corresponding pair of terminals on the back of the amplifier We strongly recommend bi wiring the AN K with a suitable loudspeaker cable from the Audio Note UK range Bi amplifying This involves using two stereo or four mono power amplifiers to drive the loudspeakers If you intend to ʻbi ampʼ the AN...

Page 11: ...o have a running in period of around 100 hours which for the average listener will take about a month based on three hours of listening per day This period can however vary considerably due to factors such as music types listening volume and type of amplification used Loud heavy metal or Mahler symphonies are especially effective If the rest of your system is of commensurate quality you may notice...

Page 12: ...pped RMS per channel Peak DRIVER COMPLIMENT 8 paper cone foam surround bass driver 3 4 polymer dome tweeter UNIT WEIGHT 11 KG SHIPPING WEIGHT ORIGINAL PACKAGING 14 KG UNIT DIMENSIONS 470mm h x 275mm w x 190mm d per loudspeaker SHIPPING DIMENSIONS ORIGINAL PACKAGING 570mm h x 375mm w x 290mm d per loudspeaker NOTE Due to Audio Note UK s ongoing research and development program specifications are su...

Page 13: ...be shipped please use the original packaging materials and include a copy of the original sales receipt along with a note explaining in as much detail as possible the problems you are experiencing with the unit Only use a reputable Courier Service or Shipping Agent and ensure that your product is insured during transit Any servicing repairs or modifications not authorized by Audio Note UK or carri...

Page 14: ...31 498 e mail info audionote co uk CONTACT INFORMATION If in the future your Audio Note UK product requires servicing or if you require technical support or have any questions regarding this or any of our other products please contact your local Audio Note UK dealer Alternatively please feel free to contact us directly ...

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