e n g l i s h
CONNECTION
Cable section
To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspea-
kers and avoid power losses, the cables connecting the
speakers to the power amplifier must have the lowest
possible electrical resistance. To help you in choosing
the minimum correct cable gauge, follow diagram.
Phase
In order to maintain the phase relationship and fre-
quency balance of the loudspeaker system, both loud-
speakers 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 direc-
tions, the resulting out of phase signals will create a
perceptible power loss, particularly in the low fre-
quencies. The stereophonic message will also be degra-
ded. 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 inver-
sion switch, it will be necessary to change over the
connections on one only of the loudspeakers. If in cor-
rect phase, the image should be distinctly located bet-
ween 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 pro-
tected by 4 coats of varnish or protected by 5 layers of
high gloss lacquer. These hi-tech finish do not requi-
re any specific care. Use a wet cotton waste for cleaning,
or any cleaning device for wood or plastic.
S1
Maximal lenght
betweenrecommended
section
amplifier and loudspeakers
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
SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL DATA
BORA
EGEA 3
IROISE 3
AMBROSE3
main speaker
main speaker
main xspeaker
main speaker
surround
centre surround
Position
bookshelf/
floorstanding
floorstanding
bookshelf
on stand
Ways
3
3
3
3
Drivers
BC13
BC13
BC13 -
BC13 -
complement
1x21MD20LB
2x17MD18LR2
2 x 21MD20LB
2 x17MD18LR2
Sensivity
90
90
92
91
1W/1m
(dB)
Cross-over
points
800-4,400
1,120-4,400
800-3,600
920 - 4,800
(Hz)
Frequency
response
52-24,000
55-24,000
50-24,000
75 - 24,000
(Hz)
Nominal
8
8
8
8
impedance
(ohms)
Minimum
4.1
3.8
3.5
3.6
impedance
(ohms)
Power
120
110
150
110
handling
(Watts)
Peak
840
770
1 000
770
power
(Watts)
Standard
golden cherry
golden cherry
golden cherry
golden cherry
finish
santos
santos
santos
santos
high gloss black
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
horizontal mount :
hxlxp
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
19 x 80 x 21 cm
7.5 x 31.5 x 8.3 in
vertical mount :
80 x 19 x 21 cm
31.5 x 7.5 x 8.3 in
Weight
15 kg
30 kg
35 kg
13 kg
33 lb
66 lb
77 lb
29 lb
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.
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