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1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 3

2. UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS ............................................................................................. 3

3. THE PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE ULTIMATE ............................................................................ 5

4. LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SET-UP ................................................................................... 5

Fitting the Spikes ............................................................................................................................ 6

Adjusting the Spikes ....................................................................................................................... 6

Listening Room Layout ................................................................................................................... 7

Loudspeaker Placement ................................................................................................................. 7

5. CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS .......................................................................................... 10

Loudspeaker Cables ....................................................................................................................... 10

6. REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS ..................................................................................... 10

7. LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN ............................................................................................................... 10

8. CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS .................................................................................................. 11

9. WARRANTY ....................................................................................................................................... 11

10. SERVICE AND SUPPORT ................................................................................................................ 11

11. HOW TO CONTACT US .................................................................................................................... 12

12. ULTIMATE SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 13

13. WARRANTY REGISTRATION .......................................................................................................... 14

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Page 1: ... the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC German Physiks 2013 Revision a Released 22nd July 2013 We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice For the latest version please see our web site at www german physiks com Ultimate User Manual ...

Page 2: ...sting the Spikes 6 Listening Room Layout 7 Loudspeaker Placement 7 5 CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 10 Loudspeaker Cables 10 6 REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS 10 7 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN 10 8 CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 11 9 WARRANTY 11 10 SERVICE AND SUPPORT 11 11 HOW TO CONTACT US 12 12 ULTIMATE SPECIFICATIONS 13 13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...eaker as the woofer may be damaged if the loudspeaker is stood up without these fitted Instructions for fitting the spikes follow later in this manual Each Ultimate weighs approximately 29kg 64lbs and should not be lifted by one person alone Always have help when lifting a loudspeaker The DDD drivers may be protected with clear film We recommend that this be left in place until the loudspeakers ha...

Page 4: ...the sides of the cabinet and stand it upright on its shipping supports Do not lift by the DDD driver see figure 4 When lifting the loudspeaker from the vertical is necessary to place one hand under the base of the loudspeaker To avoid damaging the woofer ensure that you only support the base of the loudspeaker by the underside of the cabinet see figure 3 Figure 1 Ultimate Shipping Carton Figure 3 ...

Page 5: ...kers sustaining damage in transit Such damage is not covered by the warranty Should you require replacement packing please contact your German Physiks dealer the national distributor or the factory directly 3 THE PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE ULTIMATE 4 LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SET UP NOTE DO NOT place the loudspeakers close to cathode ray type monitors or projectors as the very powerful magnets used...

Page 6: ...side of the foot to give further protection from scratches They also make it easier to move the loudspeaker When the foot is used make sure that the tip of the spike is located in the centre of the recess as shown in figure 6 Set the loudspeakers in their initial position in the listening room Please refer to figure 7 for guidance on positioning Screw all the spikes fully in The spikes should turn...

Page 7: ... 5 Avoid having the listening position closer than 1 2m from the rear wall as early reflections from this wall will degrade the stereo image 6 If the room has acoustic panels or other room treatments try the initial set up with these removed The Ultimate being an omnidirectional loudspeaker interacts with the room in a very different way than conventional designs and it relies on a certain amount ...

Page 8: ...ive but the stereo image will be degraded due to an increase in early reflections Distance from the Side Wall Moving the loudspeakers closer to the sidewalls will increase the bass response If you move the loudspeakers closer to the sidewalls make the appropriate adjustment to the listening position We do not recommend placing the loudspeakers closer than 1m from the sidewalls as the early reflect...

Page 9: ...the listening position closer than 1 2m from the rear wall Distance d Listening Position Minimum 0 5m 20 inches Figure 7 Listening Room Arrangement Minimum 0 5m 20 inches Minimum 0 5m 20 inches Minimum 0 5m 20 inches ...

Page 10: ...ductors become tarnished NOTE Do not switch the power amplifier on until the DDD driver shipping covers have been removed as shown in section 6 6 REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS NOTE Do not touch the DDD driver diaphragms The DDD drivers may be covered with a layer of clear film to protect them whilst in transit This should now be removed The film should be peeled off by hand Do not use a knife 7...

Page 11: ... under normal conditions for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase provided that the customer registers their purchase by completing and returning the registration form at the end of this manual within 7 days of purchase A copy of the receipt issued at the time of purchase must also be returned If this is not done the warranty period will be 5 years from the date of shipment from the facto...

Page 12: ...hipping charges both ways A shipping company approved by German Physiks must be used and the items will be returned to the customer using the same carrier or an equivalent service For loudspeakers returned to the factory under warranty after the first year the customer is responsible for paying all shipping and related charges back to the factory A shipping company approved by German Physiks must ...

Page 13: ...lectronic 18dB octave acoustic Sensitivity 88dB for 1W at 1m Operating principle 2 way loudspeaker with 360 surround radiation using the DDD Bending Wave Converter Input connectors 1 set of WBT nextgen binding posts Drivers 1 x Carbon Fibre DDD driver 1 x 20cm woofer Dimensions 240mm W x 1 050mm H x 240mm D 9 5 W x 41 3 H x 9 5 D Weight 28 9kg 63 7lbs Warranty 5 years As part of our process of con...

Page 14: ...f the receipt of purchase to DDD Manufactur GmbH Gutenbergstraße 4 D 63477 Maintal GERMANY Alternatively you can email scans of the registration form and proof of purchase to us at registration german physiks com Name Address Country Zip Post Code Model Ultimate DDD Type Carbon Fibre Serial Number See label under input terminals Date of Purchase Name of Dealer Address of Dealer Country Zip Post Co...

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