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This product complies with European Union EMC Directive 
(89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EC) 

 

 
 
 
 

© German Physiks 2009 
Revision c 
Released 16

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 December, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  

PQS-100 Plus User Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for PQS-100 Plus

Page 1: ... Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC German Physiks 2009 Revision c Released 16th December 2009 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 PQS 100 Plus User Manual ...

Page 2: ... Listening Room Layout 7 Placement 8 Distance from the Front Wall 8 Distance from the Side Wall 8 6 CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 10 Loudspeaker Cables 10 7 REMOVING THE DDD DRIVER SHIPPING COVERS 10 8 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN 10 9 CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 10 10 WARRANTY 11 11 SERVICE AND SUPPORT 11 12 HOW TO CONTACT US 12 12 PQS 100 PLUS SPECIFICATIONS 13 13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 3: ...cartons The stands are packed together in a third carton Before opening the cartons please inspect them for damage If you see any damage contact the supplying audio dealer immediately and give them a full description of the damage Do not attempt to unpack the cartons until you have spoken with the dealer and have been advised how to proceed Please retain all of the packing as you will need this sh...

Page 4: ... Over tightening the screws may result in damage to the stand which will not be covered by the warranty 1 Place one of the stand bases on the floor with the German Physiks logo facing upwards as shown in figure 2 Figure 1 The Principle Features of the PQS 100 Plus Stand Base Stand Back Panel DDD Driver Upper Plate DDD Support Pillars Figure 2 Stand Base A ...

Page 5: ... tighten these screws until the two parts are pulled together and then tighten one further half turn 4 Fit a M5 x 16mm socket head screw into hole C on the stand back panel Fig 3i and screw it all the way in by hand Tighten one further quarter turn using the appropriate hex key This is the loudspeaker suspension screw 5 Pick up a PQS 100 Plus by the upper plate and holding it with the rear face aw...

Page 6: ...ii and insert a M4 x 12mm socket head screw into each hole Tighten each screw using the appropriate hex key until the terminal plate is pulled securely against the back of the stand 5 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 in the drivers may affect the picture We recommend a minimum sepa...

Page 7: ...rely on all four spikes Lean the stand to the left again and lock the nut on the right front spike A figure 6 taking care not to change the spike s setting Lock the spike nut by hand Do not use excessive force as this may damage the loudspeaker base plate 2 If the stand can be rocked in the 2 o clock to 8 o clock direction lean the stand to the left and screw in the right hand front spike by the a...

Page 8: ...he closer the loudspeakers are set to the front wall the stronger the bass will be The actual distance chosen will depend on the type of bass that the listener requires The distance of the listening position from the loudspeakers should be 1 5 to 2 times the distance between the centres of the loudspeakers Moving the loudspeakers further apart will degrade the stereo image The best setting for eac...

Page 9: ...9 Figure 7 Listening Room Arrangement Listening Position Do not have the listening position closer than 1 2m from the rear wall Distance d Minimum 0 5 metre 1 6 feet Minimum 0 5 metre 1 6 feet ...

Page 10: ... diaphragms The DDD drivers are normally shipped with a protective film covering This should now be removed The film should be carefully peeled off by hand Do not use a knife or any other tool 8 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN Like all audiophile equipment German Physiks loudspeakers require a break in period from new before they reach their optimum level of performance Initially the sound may seem harsh Ple...

Page 11: ...rnt out voice coils and dents or scratches on driver diaphragms or cabinets There is no other express warranty on German Physiks products This warranty shall not extend beyond the stated warranty period No responsibility is assumed for incidental or consequential damage 11 SERVICE AND SUPPORT In the first instance please contact your local German Physiks dealer or distributor They will diagnose th...

Page 12: ...RA number b No fault is found c If the fault is judged to be due to misuse such as but not limited to burnt out voice coils and dents or scratches on driver diaphragms or cabinets Customers are responsible for all freight duties and related shipping charges for loudspeakers returned for non warranty repairs 12 HOW TO CONTACT US If you wish to get in touch with us please use the contact information...

Page 13: ... for 1W at 1m Operating principle 2 way loudspeaker with 360 surround radiation using the DDD Bending Wave Converter Input connectors 1 set of binding posts Drivers 1 x Carbon Fibre DDD driver 1 x 6 inch woofer Dimensions Loudspeaker 267mm W x 510mm H x 310mm D 10 5 W x 20 0 H x 12 2 D PQS Plus Stand 325mm W x 1 100mm H x 393mm D 12 8 W x 43 3 H x 15 5 D Weight Loudspeaker 21 0kg 46 2lbs PQS Stand...

Page 14: ...elow within 7 days of purchase and return it by post together with a copy of the receipt of purchase to DDD Manufactur GmbH Gutenbergstraße 4 D 63477 Maintal GERMANY Name Address Country Zip Post Code Model PQS 100 Plus Serial Number See label under speaker Finish Date of Purchase Where Purchased Address Country Zip Post Code ...

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