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12. PQS-202 Mk II SPECIFICATIONS

Version

With DDD Titanium Driver

With DDD Carbon Driver

Impedance

3 ohms

Frequency Response

35 - 21,500Hz

35 - 24,000Hz

Power Handling

Nominal

300W

Short term

600W

Amplification required

Minimum 100W/4 ohms

Crossover frequency

120Hz & 300Hz

120Hz & 250Hz

Crossover slopes

DDD section

12dB/octave electronic & 18dB/octave acoustic

Woofer section

12dB/octave electronic & 18dB/octave acoustic

Sub woofer section

18dB/octave electronic & 30dB/octave acoustic

High frequency adjustment

-2dB, Flat, +2dB or +4dB centred at 8,000Hz

Sensitivity

86.0dB for 1W at 1m

Operating principle

3 way loudspeaker with 360° surround radiation using the
DDD Bending Wave Converter

Input connectors

2 sets of binding posts

Drivers

1 x Titanium DDD driver

1 x 6 inch woofer

1 x 12 inch sub woofer

1 x Carbon DDD driver

1 x 6 inch woofer

1 x 12 inch sub woofer

Dimensions

430mm W x 886mm H x 500mm D

16.9" W x 34.9" H x 19.7" D

Weight

73kg

160lbs

73kg

160lbs

Warranty

5 years

As part of our process of continually improving our products, we reserve the right to change specifications without notice

Summary of Contents for PQS-202 Mk II

Page 1: ...ow Voltage Directive 73 23 EC German Physiks 2007 2008 Revision d Released 26 th August 2008 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 202 Mk II User Manual ...

Page 2: ...7 Distance from the Side Wall 7 5 CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 9 High Frequency Level Control 9 Input Terminal Connections 9 Single Wire Connection 10 Bi Wire Connection 10 Loudspeaker Cables 11 6 REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS 11 7 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN 11 8 CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS 12 9 WARRANTY 12 10 SERVICE AND SUPPORT 12 11 HOW TO CONTACT US 13 12 PQS 202 Mk II SPECIFICATIONS 14 13 WARRANTY...

Page 3: ... where the loudspeakers are to be unpacked has at least 90cm of clearance between the top of the carton and the ceiling When lifting the loudspeakers out of the packing hold them around the cabinet or top plate figure 2 Do not lift them by the DDD driver support pillars as this may damage the DDD driver Each loudspeaker weighs approximately 73kg 160lbs and should not be lifted by one person alone ...

Page 4: ... for easy storage 6 Lift the loudspeaker off the lower packing tray by holding it around the cabinet or top plate Do not lift the loudspeaker by the DDD driver support pillars 7 Remove any clear film from around the loudspeaker taking care not to scratch the finish Do not use a knife Please confirm that the cartons contain the following items Item Quantity Description 1 2 PQS 202 Mk II Loudspeaker...

Page 5: ... separation of 90cm The PQS 202 Mk II cabinets are handed They should be set with the sub woofers facing inwards as shown in figure 3 Adjusting the Spikes NOTE We strongly recommend having an assistant help to hold the loudspeakers while the spikes are being adjusted The base of the PQS 202 Mk II is fitted with four spikes These are double ended as shown in figure 4 and are locked in position with...

Page 6: ...ver figure 2 and ensure that the spikes are in firm contact with the underlying floor To check that the loudspeaker is sitting squarely on the spikes 1 If the loudspeaker can be rocked in the 10 o clock to 4 o clock direction lean the loudspeaker to the left and screw out the right hand front spike by the amount of movement you saw at the base of the cabinet It is best to have an assistant to hold...

Page 7: ...nt Distance from the Front Wall The PQS 202 Mk IIs may be placed directly against the front wall if it is desired to minimise their intrusion into the listening room We recommend that you start with the loudspeakers positioned 1 0m from the front wall As you move the loudspeakers closer to the wall the level of the bass response will increase The converse will be true as you move the loudspeakers ...

Page 8: ...ng Position Minimum 1 metre 3 3 feet Minimum 1 metre 3 3 feet Do not have the listening position closer than 1 2m from the rear wall Figure 6 Listening Room Arrangement Minimum against wall Optimum 1 metre 3 3 feet or more ...

Page 9: ...ovided 2dB Flat 2dB and 4dB To adjust the control pull the jumper out and then push it back into the appropriate pair of sockets For the initial setting of the loudspeakers this should be set to the Flat position The final setting should be made once the loudspeakers have been broken in and the final position in the listening room established We suggest that you experiment with different settings ...

Page 10: ...ifier negative output terminal See the left hand diagram in figure 8 for details Bi Wire Connection In this method of connection the DDD driver and woofer inputs are connected to the power amplifier with separate loudspeaker cables Ensure that the links between the two red terminals and the two black terminals on the crossover panel have been removed Connect one loudspeaker cable to the DDD driver...

Page 11: ...tector slit the adhesive tape securing it by sliding a short bladed knife between the two layers of cardboard whilst holding the knife as shown in figure 9 Do not cut in the way shown in figure 10 as there is a danger that you will cut the DDD driver diaphragm 7 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN Like all audiophile equipment German Physiks loudspeakers require a break in period from new before they reach their...

Page 12: ...y This warranty is transferable to subsequent owners who must register their purchase with us Modifications or repairs performed by the factory or by an authorised repair agent shall be guaranteed for the remaining period of the warranty or for 1 year which ever is greater Any unauthorised modifications or repairs will invalidate the warranty The warranty will also be invalidated if German Physiks...

Page 13: ...ar the customer is responsible for paying all shipping and related charges back to the factory A shipping company approved by German Physiks must be used Providing this condition is met German Physiks will pay the cost of shipping the loudspeakers back to the customer German Physiks will not pay any shipping costs if a Loudspeakers or parts are returned without a RA number b No fault is found c If...

Page 14: ...8dB octave electronic 30dB octave acoustic High frequency adjustment 2dB Flat 2dB or 4dB centred at 8 000Hz Sensitivity 86 0dB for 1W at 1m Operating principle 3 way loudspeaker with 360 surround radiation using the DDD Bending Wave Converter Input connectors 2 sets of binding posts Drivers 1 x Titanium DDD driver 1 x 6 inch woofer 1 x 12 inch sub woofer 1 x Carbon DDD driver 1 x 6 inch woofer 1 x...

Page 15: ...urchase 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 202 Mk II DDD Type Delete as necessary Titanium Carbon Serial Number See label under speaker Finish Date of Purchase Where Purchased Address Country Zip Post Code ...

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