e n g l i s h
CONNECTION
Cable section
To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspeakers and
avoid power losses, the cables connecting the speakers to the
power amplifier must have the lowest possible electrical resis-
tance. To help you in choosing the minimum correct cable
gauge, follow diagram.
Phase
In order to maintain the phase relationship and frequency
balance of the loudspeaker system, both loudspeakers must be
properly connected to the power amplifier. When properly
connected, the cones of the drivers of both loudspeakers will
move in the same direction when driven by identical speakers
will move in the same signals. If the cones move in opposite
directions, the resulting out of phase signals will create a per-
ceptible power loss, particularly in the low frequencies. The
stereophonic message will also be degraded. Amplifier and
speaker manufacturers typically indicate connection polarity in
one of two ways: red and black or plus and minus. In either
case, always connect red or plus to red or plus and black or
minus to black or minus. Connections should be identical for
both channels. To check that the speakers are in correct phase,
switch the system to mono while music is being played. if the
amplifier does not have a phase inversion switch, it will be
necessary to change over the connections on one only of the
loudspeakers. If in correct phase, the image should be
distinctly located between the loudspeakers with a slight loss
of bass and low midrange level. If the image is confused and
not centrally located and there is a drastic loss of bass and
low midrange level, recheck your connections.
MAINTENANCE
The Altura cabinets are made of medium density fiber panels,
either veneered with natural wood and protected by 4 coats
of varnish or protected by 5 layers of high gloss lacquer.
These hi-tech finish do not require any specific care. Use a wet
cotton waste for cleaning, or any cleaning device for wood or
plastic.
S1
Maximal lenght between
recommended
amplifier and loudspeakers
section
4.5 m
1.5 mm
2
6 m
2 mm
2
7.5 m
2.5 mm
2
9 m
3 mm
2
12 m
4 mm
2
Because of technical improvements already under way in our constant search for optimum quality,
Cabasse reserves the right to modify all the models presented in specification sheets, advertising materials and manuals without prior notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
& TECHNICAL DATA
BORA
EGEA 3
IROISE 3
main speaker
main speaker
main speaker
surround
Position
bookshelf/
floorstanding
floorstanding
on stand
Ways
3
3
3
Drivers
BC13
BC13
BC13 -
complement
1 x 21MD20LB
2 x 17MD18LR2
2 x 21MD20LB
Sensivity
90
90
92
1W/1m
(dB)
Cross-over
points
800-4,400
1,120-4,400
800-3,600
(Hz)
Frequency
response
52-24,000
55-24,000
50-24,000
(Hz)
Nominal
8
8
8
impedance
(ohms)
Minimum
4.1
3.8
3.5
impedance
(ohms)
Power
120
110
150
handling
(Watts)
Peak
840
770
1 000
power
(Watts)
Standard
golden cherry
golden cherry
golden cherry
finish
santos
santos
santos
high gloss black high gloss black high gloss black
Dimensions
50
x
27
x
33 cm
111
x
29
x
41 cm 116
x
32
x
42 cm
h x l x p
19.7 x 10.6 x 13 in
43.7 x 11.4 x 16.2 in 45.7 x 12.6 x 16.5 in
Weight
15 kg
30 kg
35 kg
33 lb
66 lb
77 lb
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