Magnat Audio Quantum 1009, Owner'S Manual

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MAGNAT QUANTUM 1000 - BI-WIRING AND BI-AMPING
Bi-wiring means using separate cables to carry the high and low audio frequencies. Bi-amping takes this idea one step further
and uses separate power amplifiers as well as separate cables for high and low frequencies. Bi-amping in particular
produces an additional improvement in sound reproduction quality.
The special connection terminals of the Quantum 1000 loudspeakers support both conventional connection and operation
in bi-wiring and bi-amping modes. There are four screw terminals on each speaker. The top pair are for the tweeter (high
frequencies), the lower pair for the woofer (low frequencies). The factory-installed cables strips connecting the positive and
negative terminals are for conventional 2-wire connection and must be removed for bi-wiring and bi-amping operation. The
pictures below show the correct set-up for conventional operation (fig. 3a), bi-wiring (fig. 3b) and bi-amping (fig. 3c).
MAINTENANCE
The lacquered surface is best cleaned with a mild household cleaner. On no account use furniture polish or similar products
on these surfaces.
HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VALUABLE SPEAKERS
All MAGNAT loudspeakers are designed and built for optimum sound reproduction with the tone controls in the central
position – i.e. with “linear” amplifier output. Turning up the bass and treble controls too far delivers more power to the woofers
and/or tweeters, and at high volumes this can actually destroy the speaker units!
If the output of your amplifier is significantly higher than the rated power handling capacity of your speakers extremely high
volumes can physically destroy your speakers. This doesn’t actually happen often but you should be aware that it is possible.
Weak amplifiers with low output ratings can actually be more dangerous for your speakers at medium volumes because
weak amplifiers may overload much faster than powerful ones and this causes measurable and audible distortion, which is
extremely dangerous to your loudspeakers.
Always turn the volume down immediately as soon as you hear distortion! If you like listening to loud music make sure that
your amplifier can deliver at least as much power as the speakers’ power-handling rating.
THE SOUND YOU CAN’T HEAR...
Amplifiers, tuners and CD players can all produce inaudible high-frequency signals – and this doesn’t only apply to cheap
products. If your tweeters fail at low or medium volumes you should have a qualified technician check your system
components for dangerous inaudible signals.
SPECIFICATIONS
Quantum 1009 Quantum 1005
Configuration: 3 way bass reflex 2 way bass reflex
Power-handling capacity: 320 / 600 watts 200 / 350 watts
Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms 4 – 8 ohms
Frequency response: 18 – 75 000 Hz 21 – 75 000 Hz
Recommended amplifier output: > 35 watts > 35 watts
Efficiency (1W/1m): 93 dB 92 dB
Dimensions (WxHxD): 275 x 1250 x 390 mm 240 x 1100 x 330 mm
Accessory: Metal spikes Metal spikes
Subject to technical change.
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