XTZ Divine Alpha, Manual

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Power handling
Due to the construction and the driver technology XTZ loudspeakers can be driven with very high volume levels.
With a high quality amplifier, delivering undistorted signals, the speakers can achieve high levels without any
compromises in sound quality. Attention must be given to amplifiers with very low power and adjustable tone
controls or switches. These types may soon overreach their own performance limits and may send distorted
output signals to the speakers, compromising even high quality technology. Any damage caused under such
circumstances is not covered by the XTZ warranty.
Room Tuning
Tweeter level
&
Bass level
Every XTZ Divine speaker is equipped with sound tuning possibilities as part of our room tuning concept.
Tweeter level
On the backside of the speaker (above the speaker terminals), is a switch, [T] which will alter the tweeter
sound characteristics. Choose between either 0 dB (neutral sound, upward position) or a -3 dB (damped
higher frequencies, downward position), based upon your own preference to treble level and the positioning
of speakers related to your listening space.
PORTS
dB
Frequency
CLOSED
OPEN
Rear speakers
The rear speakers are responsible for the rear sound effects behind the listening position. When using the
compact models as rear speakers, the speakers can be placed into a shelf, mounted at the rear wall or
placed on a stand. This allows you a wide variety of placements, even if your listening room and furniture
limit an optimal setup. The picture below shows the optimal placement for surround speakers in a 5.1 and
7.1 speaker system.
Warm up time
The moving parts of a newly manufactured XTZ loudspeaker have been acoustically checked after production,
but nevertheless are not as flexible as they need to be for optimum results to be realized. The higher the
quality of any driver system, the more demanding the loudspeaker will be regarding time for running-in the
system. A newly unpacked XTZ loudspeaker therefore requires 50 – 100 hours of running/ playing to reach
its optimum performance capability. After that period, a couple of minutes before every listening session will
be helpful to “warm up” the loudspeakers.
Cleaning the
loudspeakers 
Switch off all components of your system when cleaning any of these components. Avoid touching the tweeter
domes as any change of their shape may have an impact on sound quality. Clean the cabinet and other plain
parts with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth only. Remove dust on the woofer diaphragms with a fine furniture
brush. All materials used by XTZ are integrated with exceptional care. By taking care of your loudspeakers,
you will preserve the finish and build quality for a very long time
Bass level
By using the supplied bass plugs for the
bass reflex ports, you can alter the lower
boundary frequency of the speaker. You
can choose between three different settings.
To further optimize the sound, it is possible
to use the bass control switch, [W] (above
the speaker terminals), which allows you
to alter the bass sound characteristics. You
can choose between 3 dB (upward
position) or 0 dB (Neutral, downward
position), based on your own preference to
bass level and the acoustics in your listening
room. In combination with the bass reflex
ports you can tune the bass characteristics
of the speaker in 6 (3 port- & 2 crossover
settings) different ways.
Graphical Sound Adjustment instructions
are available on page 11.
NOTE:
Depending of the
direction of the speaker, it is
possible to tweak the treble/
tweeter level.
Inwards = Increased level
Outwards = Decreased level
Perceived bass characteristics