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ence Series
12
General Tips
Depending on the size and weight of your loudspeaker, it is a good idea for two people to unpack
it. Take
out the accessory pack and follow the instructions in the chapter “Unpacking, Assembly and Set-up“ to
ensure the safe and correct installation of your loudspeaker.
Loudspeakers should reach a temperature that is approximately equivalent to room temperature before
you connect them to the HiFi system and/or operate them. This instruction predominately refers to the
winter months in case the loudspeakers were previously stored in a cold room.
Maintenance
Our loudspeakers are coated in high-quality veneers or high-gloss lacquers. You should avoid using
chemical cleaning agents because these can attack the loudspeaker surfaces and make them go matt.
As a rule, a fine, soft and damp cloth is all that you need to clean the surfaces. If a cleaning agent is
required, use this to dampen the cloth and do not directly apply it to the surface. It is best if you test the
suitability of the cleaning agent on a less visible part of the cabinet. The
drivers do not normally need to
be cleaned
. Dust particles fall off quickly when the loudspeakers are operated. You can, however, use a
soft brush to lightly brush over the surfaces of the drivers . When doing so, make sure you do not put any
pressure on it. Please
never use any cleaning agents on the drivers
. Do not expose the loudspeakers to
direct sunlight. Anodised surfaces are sensitive to acids and alkalis and to ultraviolet light and may fade.
The drivers in this range of AUDIO PHYSIC loudspeakers use a unique mounting technique. Rather than
directly mounting the drivers onto the cabinet of the loudspeaker, the drill holes of the OREA contain
special neoprene plugs. These neoprene plugs tighten in the mounting hole when the screws are fitted,
creating a permanently elastic connection between the driver and the cabinet that reduces resonance.
You do not need to tighten these screws
. Re-tightening the screws may damage the plugs and have a
negative effect on the sound.
Burning in the Loudspeakers
The loudspeaker first reach its full sound potential after a specific burn-in period. We burn in the
drivers
of the OREA at our factory prior to assembly, meaning that they normally only need a burn-in period of
a few hours at a normal room volume and with music that has a range of frequencies that is as wide as
possible, for example orchestral pieces. Recordings containing ’white or pink noise’ such as those
available on many so-called Test CDs are also ideal. For safety reasons, these pieces should never be
played at high volumes.
Stray Magnetic Fields
The magnetic field created by the individual driver magnets may to some extent have an effect
outside
of the loudspeaker. This stray magnetic field may interfere with other devices, particularly televisions
and monitors with cathode ray tubes (not LCD or plasma televisions), for example by causing changes in
colour in the picture. We recommend that you place the loudspeaker approximately half a metre away
from such devices (and also from magnet tapes, video cassettes, credit cards with magnetic stripes, etc.).
Where possible, please retain the loudspeaker packaging. You can then securely transport your
loudspeaker if you move house.
