Audio Note AZ-TWO Owner'S Information Download Page 10

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 AZ-TWO 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 AZ-TWO 

 

 

 

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 

 

 

 

AZ-TWO, 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 AZ-TWO

Page 1: ... AZ TWO LOUDSPEAKERS OWNERʼS INFORMATION ...

Page 2: ...ORMITY DISPOSAL 2 INTRODUCTION 3 OVERVIEW 5 UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION 7 CONNECTION 8 CONNECTION TO AMPLIFIER 9 OPERATION BEDDING IN CLEANING 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: ...e driver across several octaves resulting in higher efficiency and better dynamic power transfer from the amplifier However horn designs are not without their challenges and one of the greatest problems is physical size For a simple horn the lower cut off frequency is directly proportional to the effective diameter of the mouth a cut off frequency at 3dB of 50Hz would require a horn with a mouth a...

Page 6: ...sa versa This is an aspect of performance that cannot be measured by even the most sophisticated test equipment it can ONLY be judged by listening 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 thei...

Page 7: ...TWO has been designed to be placed close to room boundaries where the bass performance is augmented significantly by the additional reinforcement from the nearby walls Some experimentation is advised when choosing a suitable location to obtain the best performance ʻin roomʼ All rooms are different both physically and more importantly acoustically so there are no definitive rules regarding loudspea...

Page 8: ...solid floor surface beneath Lock the spike in position with the lower locking nut ʻFinger tightʼ is usually enough but feel free to use an appropriately sized spanner wrench to lock the nuts in place If you experience any difficulty positioning your AZ TWO satisfactorily please consult your Audio Note UK Dealer who will be happy to assist you Alternatively please contact us directly As we design a...

Page 9: ...On the rear of each loudspeaker 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 binding posts bottom two connect to the BLACK NEGA...

Page 10: ... 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 AZ TWO 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 A...

Page 11: ...to 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 notic...

Page 12: ...ed RMS per channel Peak DRIVER COMPLIMENT 8 paper cone foam surround bass driver 3 4 polyamide dome tweeter UNIT WEIGHT 14 KG SHIPPING WEIGHT ORIGINAL PACKAGING 16 KG UNIT DIMENSIONS 900mm h x 250mm w x 300mm d per loudspeaker SHIPPING DIMENSIONS ORIGINAL PACKAGING 950mm h x 300mm w x 350mm d per loudspeaker NOTE Due to Audio Note UK ʼs ongoing research and development program specifications are s...

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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