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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE

Output Power - Watts RMS
Output Power -  Peak Watts RMS
Low frequency response
Inputs
Input sensitivity
Input filter
Auto mute
Auto power on threshold

SATURN S-SUB15

200 - subject to thermal limitations
400 - subject to thermal limitations
-6dB at 25Hz, in room typical response
Line or loudspeaker level, stereo or mono
175mV (line), 1.25V (loudspeaker level), for full output, one input driven
1st order high pass for main speaker output and line level output, -6dB @ 75Hz.  2nd order low pass, variable between 55Hz - 100Hz, -6dB
After approximately 15 mins., in absence of input signal
2.75V at 50Hz (one line level input driven).  50mV at 50Hz (one speaker input driven).

PERFORMANCE

Recommended amplifier power - Watts RMS
Continuous power pandling - Watts RMS
Sensitivity for 2.8V in at 90dB 1 metre on axis
Nominal Impedance - Ohms
Frequency re/– 3dB

S6

30-120
75
90dB
6
31Hz-20kHz

S8

30-170
110
91dB
6
30Hz-20kHz

S10

30-200
125
93dB
6
29Hz-20kHz

S6C

10-100
65
89dB
8
60Hz-20kHz

S8C

10-120
75
90dB
8
50Hz-20kHz

S6LR

10-100
65
89dB
8
60Hz-20kHz

S8LR

10-120
75
90dB
8
50Hz-20kHz

DRIVE UNIT CONFIGURATION

Dual Concentric™ - Duralumin
tweeter mm (inches)
Dual Concentric™ - Polypropylene
mid-range/bass mm (inches)
Supplementary polypropylene bass
driver mm (inches)

25 (1)

165 (6.5)

165 (6.5)

25 (1)

200 (8)

200 (8)

25 (1)

254 (10)

254 (10)

25 (1)

165 (6.5)

25 (1)

200 (8)

25 (1)

165 (6.5)

25 (1)

200 (8)

CROSSOVER

Frequency

Type

1.8 kHz Dual

midrange to

Dual high

frequency.

400Hz

supplementary

bass unit to

Dual midrange
1st order Dual

high frequency.

2nd order Dual

midrange

frequency.

1st order

supplementary

low frequency.

1.5 kHz Dual

midrange to

Dual high

frequency.

400Hz

supplementary

bass unit to

Dual midrange
1st order Dual

high frequency.

2nd order Dual

midrange

frequency.

1st order

supplementary

low frequency.

1.2 kHz Dual

midrange to

Dual high

frequency.

400Hz

supplementary

bass unit to

Dual midrange.
1st order Dual

high frequency.

2nd order Dual

midrange

frequency.

2nd order

supplementary

low frequency.

1.8 kHz

1st order high

frequency.

2nd order low

frequency

1.5 kHz

1st order high

frequency.

2nd order low

frequency

1.8 kHz

1st order high

frequency.

2nd order low

frequency

1.5 kHz

1st order high

frequency.

2nd order low

frequency

Saturn floor standing models have a cherry
finish with a champagne front baffle. These
models are supplied with a matching plinth
and carpet piercing spikes.

Saturn C and LR versions are available in a choice of finishes -
cherry with achampagne front baffle or in black ash with
a pewter grey front baffle. The S6C and S8C are magnetically
shielded.

CABINET

Enclosure type
Port position
Dimensions  H x W x D (mm)
Dimensions H x W x D (inches)
Weight kgs (lbs)
Finish options

Ported reflex
Front
872 x 204 x 292
34.3 x 8 x 11.5
15 (33.1)

Ported reflex
Front
972 x 245 x 292
38.3 x 9.6 x 11.5
20 (44.1)

Twin Ported reflex
Front
1122 x 296 x 341
44.2 x 11.6 x 13.4
27 (59.5)

Ported reflex
Front
204 x 380 x 290
8 x 15 x 11.4
10 (22.05)

Ported reflex
Front
244 x 450 x 290
9.6 x 17.7 x 11.4
12.5 (27.6)

Ported reflex
Front
380 x 204 x 290
15 x 8 x 11.4
7.5 (16.5)

Ported reflex
Front
450 x 244 x 290
17.7 x 9.6 x 11.4
9.5 (20.9)

DRIVE UNIT

Driver type
Driver size mm (inches)
Voice coil resistance - Ohms

Long throw bass unit, cast chassis, twin voice coils
380 (15)
2 x 6

ENCLOSURE

Type
Volume
Size (h x w x d) mm (inches)
Weight kg (lbs)
Mains Voltage
Mains Fuse
Finish

Twin ducted port
95 litre
475 x 520 x 505 (18.7 x 20.5 x 19.9) Inc. grille
34 (75)
230V nominal (220 - 240V), 50 - 60HZ or 115V nominal (100 - 120V), 50 - 60HZ
T2A (230V) or T4A (115V)
Black ash enclosure with a black grille

Summary of Contents for SATURN S-SUB15

Page 1: ...SATURN by O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...sures this level of excellence is maintained To gain maximum performance from your loudspeakers please take time to read this owner s manual in full before installation Once you have set up your new loudspeakers please complete and return the registration document this does not limit your legal rights Loudspeakers are electromechanical devices that run in through use performance will therefore imp...

Page 3: ...end two core cable with cross section area not less than 1 5 square millimetres 1 5mm2 for cable runs of up to 3 metres For longer lengths you will require to use cable with a minimum cross sectional area of 2 5 square millimetres 2 5mm2 In addition always keep the cable runs the same length for each speaker Cable construction can affect the sound quality Be prepared to experiment to find a cable ...

Page 4: ...ss STAND MOUNTING AND BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS Small speakers should not be placed directly on the floor but can be used on bookshelves or tables However the sound reproduction quality achieved will never be as good when not ideally positioned Your dealer can show you a selection of purpose built stands designed to realise the full performance potential of your loudspeakers Loudspeaker stands should be ...

Page 5: ...aintain a distance of at least 0 5 metres 20 inches from the rear wall and 1 metre 39 inches from the side See figure 3 BI WIRING Where the facility to bi wire your loudspeakers is provided we would strongly recommend that you install your system using this wiring option With this method you will require separate cable feeds from your amplifier to the HF and LF units of each loudspeaker Generally ...

Page 6: ...INET Vinyl finished enclosures normally require no more than a wipe with a dry polishing cloth Fingerprints or other more stubborn marks need only a gentle wipe with a slightly damp cloth Real wood veneer cabinets should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or with a light application of quality non silicon furniture polish It should be remembered that as a natural substance all wood products will cha...

Page 7: ... as near to the TV screen as possible effective shielding will allow placement on top of the TV itself If the shape of the top of the TV casing will not allow a stable placement it can be shelf mounted just above The viewing position when seated determines the ideal mounting height but in all cases this should be as close as possible to ear height As with the main speakers the front baffle panel s...

Page 8: ...midrange 1st order Dual high frequency 2nd order Dual midrange frequency 1st order supplementary low frequency 1 2 kHz Dual midrange to Dual high frequency 400Hz supplementary bass unit to Dual midrange 1st order Dual high frequency 2nd order Dual midrange frequency 2nd order supplementary low frequency 1 8 kHz 1st order high frequency 2nd order low frequency 1 5 kHz 1st order high frequency 2nd o...

Page 9: ...SET UP DIAGRAMS FIG 1 FIG 2 HF LF HF LF POWER AMPLIFIER L R SPEAKER TO RIGHT LINKS IN PLACE Saturn Range Saturn Range ...

Page 10: ...SET UP DIAGRAMS FIG 3 FIG 4 LF HF LF HF POWER AMPLIFIER L R TO RIGHT SPEAKER LINKS REMOVED 1 5 TO 4 5 METRES 0 5 METRES OR MORE 1 METRE OR MORE Saturn Range Saturn Range ...

Page 11: ...ER AMPLIFIER POWER AMPLIFIER L R LOW FREQUENCY HIGH FREQUENCY L R LINKS REMOVED LF HF HF LF 1 5 TO 4 5 METRES 0 5 METRE OR MORE 1 0 METRE OR MORE SUB HEIGHT FROM FLOOR 1 5 2 0 METRES FIG 5 FIG 6 Saturn Range Saturn Range ...

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