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User Manual

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Connecting your speakers

Connecting your speakers to your amplifi er must only be performed with the amplifi er 
turned off . Otherwise damage may occur. Connect the red speaker terminal 

(+)

 to the 

positive speaker output on your amplifi er. Now connect the white speaker terminal 

(-)

 to 

the negative speaker output terminal on your amplifi er.

Bi-wiring and bi-amping

The FM-8 features a double set of high-quality gold plated binding posts that can 
accommodate separate cables and/or amplifi ers for high and low frequency reproduction 
respectively. 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Permanent damage 
may occur to your audio system if the shorting plates are not removed before 
connecting more than one amplifi er to your speakers!

There are many theories about bi-wiring and bi-amping. Our best advice is to experiment 
with diff erent cables, amplifi ers and methods of connection. Whatever performs best 
in your system might not work equally well in another setup or in a diff erent room. In 
general, our advice would be to use the same kind of cable both for bi-wiring and bi-
amping, and also to use identical amplifi ers when bi-amping. This is simply due to the 
fact that both methods will add more headroom and clarity to the sound reproduction. 
The introduction of diff erent amplifi ers and/or diff erent cables may cause issues with 
sound integration  and cohesive performance.

FM-8

+

+

Focus

Detail

Passive Loudspeaker

Copenhagen - Denmark

Neutral

Low

Low-frequency terminals

High-frequency terminals

When bi-wiring and bi-amping; remember to remove the copper shorting plates.

Summary of Contents for FM-8

Page 1: ...FM 8 User Manual...

Page 2: ...Gato Audio FM 8 Page 2...

Page 3: ...e contents 4 A few words on your new speakers 5 Installation 6 Mounting the driver grilles 6 Connecting your speakers 7 Bi wiring and bi amping 7 Placing the speakers 8 Adjusting the sound 9 Make it l...

Page 4: ...line You may also consider signing up for our newsletter to receive information about exciting new products events and technical updates We are also present on several social media like Facebook Twitt...

Page 5: ...r not only yields a useful output far beyond the capability of the human ear thereby providing instruments with their natural harmonic structure but it also adds the crucial benefits of extremely low...

Page 6: ...magnets on the grille are aligned on top of the driver screws 1 Place and hold the grille lightly on top of the driver as shown below 2 Turn it clockwise or counter clockwise until you can feel the m...

Page 7: ...fore connecting more than one amplifier to your speakers There are many theories about bi wiring and bi amping Our best advice is to experiment with different cables amplifiers and methods of connecti...

Page 8: ...create many reflections which can make midrange reproduction sound harsh and with a blurry soundstage These reflections can be dampened with curtains and carpets Many soft surfaces thick carpets and f...

Page 9: ...ng the distance between rear wall and the speaker we have supplied a pair foam plugs that can be used to block the rear faced bass reflex port We do not recommend this solution unless everything else...

Page 10: ...eful never to use hot water or any type of concentrated detergent solvent thinner or any other volatile substance on the surfaces or you may cause permanent damage to the surface coating Keep the cabi...

Page 11: ...Low Frequency Weight Dimensions Weight Dimensions 45 Hz 35 kHz 85 dB 50 to 200 W 4 Gold plated binding post 4mm plugs bi wire Laminated FusedMass cabinet Advanced PurePhase crossover technology 38mm...

Page 12: ...Gato Audio Marielundvej 28 DK 2730 Herlev Denmark Phone 45 4095 2205 www gato audio com hello gato audio com 510019 GA FM 8 MAN 1 0 1702...

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