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12

AKURATE Loudspeaker System

Owner’s Manual 

AKURATE 221

English

PARAMETER

SYMBOL 0

1

2

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9

10 50 75 100 115 135 160 190 235

18 22 25 30 34 40

55 85 130

Description and available settings for parameters

Default settings are shown in grey.

*  Only for use when the AKURATE 221 speaker is connected to a power amplifier 

(see 

Connecting 

section in this chapter).

** If you are using the AKURATE 221 speaker with a Linn System Controller 

or other AV processor, set to 4 (No filtering).

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Increasing the setting
reduces the bass
content sent to the
external speakers. (Hz)

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Increasing the setting
raises the lowest
frequency produced
by the unit. (Hz)

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Reducing the setting
lowers the highest
frequency produced by
the unit. (Hz)

NO FIL

TERING

PARAMETER

SYMBOL 0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

-15 -10 -5

0

+5 +10 +15

0

+1 +2 +3 +4

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+3 +6

5

10 20

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Every one step
increase in the setting
raises the gain (volume)
of the speaker by
5 decibels. Every one
step decrease in the
setting lowers the gain
(volume) of the
speaker by
5 decibels. (dB) 

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Every one step
increase in the setting
raises the gain
(volume) of the
loudspeaker by
1 decibel. (dB)

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Every one step
increase in the setting
applies an additional
3 dBs at 30 Hz and
below. (dB@30 Hz)

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Length of time before
unit will go into
standby after audio
input ceases. (mins)

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Summary of Contents for Akurate 212

Page 1: ...English Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espa ol Nederlands AKURATE Loudspeaker System Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...s or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 9 H He ea at t Site the appliance away from heat sources such as...

Page 3: ...e following standards S St ta an nd da ar rd d n nu um mb be er r D Da at te e o of f i is ss su ue e T Te es st t t ty yp pe e EN60065 2002 General requirements Marking Hazardous radiation Heating un...

Page 4: ...dom Trade marks used in this publication L Li in nn n and the L Li in nn n l lo og go o are registered trade marks of Linn Products Limited A AK KU UR RA AT TE E A AK KT TI IV V S SE EK KR RI IT T and...

Page 5: ...or bi amping 7 Tri wiring or tri amping 7 Important notes on using the link strips 7 Quad amping and beyond 7 Bass Boost 8 AKTIV operation 8 AKURATE 221 9 Unpacking 9 Voltage selection 9 Positioning 9...

Page 6: ...ineered for use in medium to large sized listening areas The AKURATE 242 speaker incorporates dual 6 1 2 16 5 cm drivers mounted vertically for controlled tuneful and extended bass performance A AK KU...

Page 7: ...hed to a close tolerance retaining sonic purity and consistency throughout U Un ni iq qu ue e L Li in nn n L Lo ou ud ds sp pe ea ak ke er r C Co on nf fi ig gu ur ra at ti io on n S Sy ys st te em m...

Page 8: ...erprints from the cabinets with a soft dry lint free cloth Avoid using domestic cleaning products as they may damage the veneer The grilles should be removed from the cabinets and cleaned carefully wi...

Page 9: ...to improve performance A loudspeaker placed too close to a wall will tend to affect bass definition creating a bass bloom so a minimum of 9 23 cm is recommended between the back of a speaker and the...

Page 10: ...lo ow ws s Use a spirit level on the top of the speaker to check if it is sitting level If it is gently rock the speaker from front to back side to side and diagonally to check for any movement If non...

Page 11: ...ls The speakers are supplied from the factory with the five hole link strips attached A AK KU UR RA AT TE E 2 21 12 2 The AKURATE 212 speaker is supplied with several link strips These strips can be c...

Page 12: ...ID UPPER BASS SUPER TWEETER LOWER BASS BASS BOOST ACTIVE TWEETER MID BASS SUPER TWEETER ACTIVE Output from power amplifier can be connected to either of the two terminals Output from power amplifier c...

Page 13: ...i ie er rs s their internal crossovers will be bypassed and the drivers could be severely damaged D Do o n no ot t u us se e t th he e t te er rm mi in na al l l li in nk k s st tr ri ip ps s they can...

Page 14: ...nts The AKURATE 221 speaker is best suited to be positioned on a floor not a table shelf etc It is heavy and must be stably supported For best results position your AKURATE 221 speaker as close as pos...

Page 15: ...N Connecting Connect the AKURATE 221 speaker to a mains supply using the mains lead provided IMPORTANT Do not turn on the mains supply until you have connected all other components Connecting to a Lin...

Page 16: ...on When you have made all the required connections switch on the mains supply Flashing bars will be shown on the back panel display for approximately 30 seconds During this time the speaker s servo ci...

Page 17: ...y Increasing the setting raises the lowest frequency produced by the unit Hz I In nt te er rn na al l l lo ow w p pa as ss s f fr re eq qu ue en nc cy y Reducing the setting lowers the highest frequen...

Page 18: ...onnection options Up to 5 way by wire Up to 5 way by wire Up to 4 way by wire or amplifier or amplifier or amplifier Magnetic shielding Yes Yes Yes Operating volume 42 litres 25 litres 12 litres Dimen...

Page 19: ...n nd d i in nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n For technical support product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or one of the Linn offices opposite Full details of your local...

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