Triad DesignerSeries DS700se - Quick Start Guide
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Specifications:
(Note: Frequency Response may vary with wall construction or finish)
Applicable Models
Dimensions
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Max Power (Cont)
Sub Crossover Freq Impedance
DS700se High Frequency (HF) panel 17-3/4x7-7/8x1-5/8in;
(45x20.5x4cm)
DS700se Low Frequency (LF) panel
17-3/4x13-5/8x1-5/8in;
(45x35.5x4cm)
DS700se system (HF & LF Panels per ch)
*
50 Hz - 20 kHz - 6dB*
87 dB 100 Watts/ch
60-80Hz
4 ohms
* Installed
using 1 HPF-2-700,
with 2 DesignerSeries Backboxes, 1 regular & 1 Narrow, in 1/2" (12.5mm) drywall with 16" (400mm) stud spacing and 2mm mud skim coat.
Important Installation Information!
* DSB (Regular and Narrow) BackBox -
provides sound isolation to the adjoining area. While optional, they are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all DS700se panels and all DS panels
backed by living areas. All DesignerSeries speakers are designed to be installed after drywall is hung. DSB BackBoxes are NOT new construction brackets.
* DSSW SolidWall BackBoxes (Regular and Narrow) -
are required for solid structures. They provide LITTLE or N
O
ISOLATION to adjoining areas. See installation instructions packed with each
BackBox. For other installation types see complete product installation manual online at www.triadspeakers.com/support.html.
*
(see
drawing)
to protect speakers and validate the warranty.
The revised 700SE uses only 1 HPF to drive both chan
-
nels.
Run
1
speaker wire from amplifier to each channel. Internal jumpers adjust output level of HF (high
frequen
cy)
panel from default 0dB to +2dB or -2dB at 500Hz - 20KHz to compensate for variations in frequency response due to
uneven mud thickness, speaker placement, etc. Use spl meter to accurately set levels after wall is finished. Make sure
that
HPF-2
-700
is disconnected from speakers and
that
amplifiers are turned OFF before making these adjustments.
Before Installing DesignerSeries Speakers, ensure that the building is environmentally sealed, dehumidified,
and at stable temperature between 61 degrees F (16 C) & 95 degrees F (35C). Only use with quick drying drywall
compound (hours, not days). Do not install when humidity is high or environment is moist.
North American Limited Warranty
Triad speakers are warranted to be free from defects in manufacturing and workmanship (10) years when operated
un
der
normal conditions and installed as recommended. Should any such defects occur within the warranty period
call
Triad Service at 1-
503-517-2668
for an RA (Return Authorization) number. Return the product in intact factory
packaging with RA
number clearly visible on outside of box and proof & date of purchase inside to:
Triad Speakers Inc., 15835 NE Cameron Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97230 USA
Triad is not responsible for any shipping damage coming in to Triad. If you do not have intact factory packaging, contact your dealer or Triad Service for purchase. At our discretion
we will repair or replace the product and return it free of charge. International customers should contact their dealer for service. This limited warranty is extended only to Triad
products and is expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied.
Triad DesignerSeries Speakers
Triad's DesignerSeries use revolutionary "Diffuse Source", Opti Damping", & "Opti Drive" technologies to create clear, clean, intelligible sound from invisible speakers. Unlike
traditional cone speakers, DesignerSeries panels create sound using age-old musical instrument principles (think guitar). We replace the strings with a powerful electrical tuning
fork called an Exciter and the instrument body with a strong, light, aircraft grade honeycomb panel durable enough for walls & ceilings. The result? Incredibly natural sound.
Installed as instructed (see overleaf), DesignerSeries speakers are completely sealed and suitable for wet humid areas such as pools or bathrooms as long as the wall’s interior is
dry. They work especially well where uniform coverage and even volume levels are desired, such as surround channels and distributed audio. Installed vertically or horizontally,
their unique dispersion is perfect for locations where traditional speakers suffer, e.g. high on a wall well above listening or artwork heights or even in the ceiling. Built robust for the
long term, DesignerSeries speakers include an HPF-2 or 8 protection unit (depending on model & # of speakers) located at the amp to protect the panels from amplifier damage.
Triad DesignerSeries speakers offer Integrators & Designers a world class sounding speaker with no compromise to the interior design of any living space.
Unpacking / Contents
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DesignerSeries 700se
- Product Info & Warranty -
Page 1
DesignerSeries DS700se Speaker System
Spacing:
3” to 6”
(76-152mm)
between panels.
Note:
3 - 4 inch
(76 -1 01mm)
is recommended.
MAXIMUM:
6” (152mm)
Tuning fork:
Triad DesignerSeries Exciter:
Applications & Placement
DS700se offers an unmatched combination of
high output (110dB), wide bandwidth
(50Hz-20kHz), broad & even dispersion
(both horizontal and vertical) - and you can't
see them!
They are suitable for Family Room style
home theaters and music rooms where high
quality, high output, and even coverage are
desired. Provided each channel's two
panels are installed within 3 to 6 inches
(76-152mm) of each other, they offer
extraordinary flexibility of placement,
working well even in ceilings or corners.
Note:
DS 700se HF & LF panels can be
installed horizontally (landscape) or
vertically (portrait) and over-under or
side-by-side. When installing DS700se high
on walls, locate the slimmer HF panel below
the wider LF panel. Reverse for a low wall
installation.
2 Panels
2 Cutout Template
s
8 Installation Lugs
(For installs without Backboxes)
1 HPF2-700SE HP Filter
DS700se Speakers Must Be Used
with 1 dedicated HPF-2
-700SE
High Pass Filter/Current Limiter
at the amplifier
AMP
L
R
+ -
LF
HF
+ -
+ -
+
-
+ -
+ -
HF
LF
+ -
+ -
HPF2 - 700se
(Locate at Amplifier)
Amp-Speaker
Ch 2
Cabling & Connections
2 conductors between
Amp
and HPF2-700se
(1 channel)
2 conductors
between
HPF2-700se
and LF Panel
(1 channel)
2 conductors
between
LF Panel an
HF Panel
(1 channel)
In
Out
In
Out
Amp-Speaker
Ch 1
