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User Guide

EX Series Speakers

The Future of Sound. 

Made Perfectly Clear.

At KV2 Audio our vision is to constantly develop technologies 
that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing 
a true dynamic representation of the source.

Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you, 
place you within the performance and deliver a listening 
experience beyond expectations.

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EX6  

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EX26  

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EX10  

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EX12  

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EX15

Содержание EX10

Страница 1: ...o constantly develop technologies that eliminate distortion and loss of information providing a true dynamic representation of the source Our aim is to create audio products that absorb you place you within the performance and deliver a listening experience beyond expectations EX6 EX26 EX10 EX12 EX15 ...

Страница 2: ... been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the loudspeaker rain or moisture has entered the loudspeaker the loudspeaker has been dropped or when for undetermined reasons the loudspeaker does not operate normally 16 Do not remove front or back panels Removal of the panel will expose hazardous voltages There are no user serviceable parts inside and removable may void the warra...

Страница 3: ...ple Boxes Drawings 22 23 EX10 24 Overview 24 25 AC Power Requirements 26 27 Audio Signal 28 29 Specifications 30 Frequency characteristics 31 Rotating the EX10 Horn Drawings 32 EX12 33 Overview 33 34 AC Power Requirements 35 36 Audio Signal 37 38 Specifications 39 Frequency characteristics 40 Drawings 41 EX15 42 Overview 42 43 AC Power Requirements 44 45 Audio Signal 46 47 Specifications 48 Freque...

Страница 4: ...ulation distortion Class A B push pull circuitry designed to produce the lowest intermodulation distortion possible and the highest audio quality in the critical mid and high operating bands An improved version of KV2 Audio s current enhancing Bass driver switching amplifier has been developed for the EX6 The new configuration improves overall system efficiency and increases output allowing passiv...

Страница 5: ...zes anomalies The EX6 horn design is based on constant directivity geometry with an emphasis on generating very low air distortion artifacts maintaining low transducer compression ratios high output and wide dispersion 100 x 100 The horn is an injected molded aluminium part that functions as a heat dissipater for the compression driver s neodymium magnetic motor structure Enclosure Design The EX6 ...

Страница 6: ...ends on the amount of voltage drop and the audio source level during the drop If the voltage increases above the upper boundary of the range the power supply can be damaged It is recommended that the voltage supply be within the rated voltage window This ensures that AC voltage variations from the service entry or peak voltage drops due to cable runs do not cause the amplifier to cycle on and off ...

Страница 7: ...nd gauge that conforms to electrical code standards It is also used to select the rating for slow reacting thermal breakers The burst current is the maximum rms current during a period of approximately one second used to select the rating of most magnetic breakers and to calculate the peak voltage drop in long AC cables according to the formula V pk drop I pk x R cable total The ultimate short ter...

Страница 8: ...speakers with a paralleled input loop If you are driving multiple EX6 s make certain that the source device can drive the total load impedance presented by the paralleled input circuits The audio source must be capable of producing a minimum of 0 dB 0 775V volts rms to produce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker To avoid distortion from the source make sure the sou...

Страница 9: ...ansducers magnetic circuits long term This ensures no impact on performance due to power compression and allows the components to retain their ability to reproduce high dynamics When overdriven the rms limiter will disengage only if the input level is turned down Thermal protection In the unlikely event of over heating the speaker system will shut down You can expect for the system to be down for ...

Страница 10: ...t Loaded Bass Reflex Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 6 1 75 Trans Coil Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Magnet Type Neodymium Low Frequency Amplifier Specification Type High Efficiency Switching Rated Continuous Power 180W Distortion 0 05 Operating Bandwidth 62Hz to 2 0kHz Signal Input Input Sensitivity 1V RMS Input Impedance 20 kΩ Power Power Connector Neutrik PowerCon Operati...

Страница 11: ...ponse 500Hz 2kHz Horizontal Polarplots Vertical Polarplots 73Hz 250Hz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz EX6 Frequency characteristics 11 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz ...

Страница 12: ...ieving multiple signals so phase coherent but misaligned horizontally leads the brain to get confused which in turn leads it to interpret a confused poor quality low intelligibility sound KV2 exploits the additional vertical tolerance that the brain has by only stacking multiple cabinets vertically as do modern Line arrays but KV2 still keeps as close as possible to the theory of point source by u...

Страница 13: ...13 EX6 Drawings EX6 Drawings Drawings ...

Страница 14: ...2 Audio s standard low intermodulation distortion Class A B push pull circuitry designed to produce the lowest intermodulation distortion possible and the highest audio quality in the critical mid and high operating bands An improved version of KV2 Audio s current enhancing bass driver switching amplifier has been developed for the EX26 The new configuration improves overall system efficiency and ...

Страница 15: ...aining low transducer compression ratios high output and wide dispersion 100 x 100 The horn is an injected molded aluminium part that functions as a heat dissipater for the compression driver s neodymium magnetic motor structure EX26 Overview 15 Enclosure Design The EX26 is a very compact asymmetrical geometry enclosure design allowing it to be used in a variety of applications A specially moulded...

Страница 16: ... down if the voltage does not rise above the low boundary before storage circuits are depleted How long the loudspeaker will continue to function during brownout depends on the amount of voltage drop and the audio source level during the drop If the voltage increases above the upper boundary of the range the power supply can be damaged It is recommended that the voltage supply be within the rated ...

Страница 17: ... to select a cable size and gauge that conforms to electrical code standards It is also used to select the rating for slow reacting thermal breakers The burst current is the maximum rms current during a period of approximately one second used to select the rating of most magnetic breakers and to calculate the peak voltage drop in long AC cables according to the formula V pk drop I pk x R cable tot...

Страница 18: ...edance presented by the paralleled input circuits The audio source must be capable of producing a minimum of 1 0V volts rms to produce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker To avoid distortion from the source make sure the source equipment provides an adequate drive circuit design for the total paralleled load impedance presented by the speakers The input impedance f...

Страница 19: ...h dynamics When overdriven the rms limiter will disengage only if the input level is turned down Thermal Protection In the unlikely event of over heating the speaker system will shut down You can expect for the system to be down for at least 2 3 minutes depending on the ambient temperature and whether the system is being exposed to direct sun light The EX26 features a finless heatsink that allows ...

Страница 20: ...kHz Low Frequency Section Acoustic Design Front Loaded Bass Reflex Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter 6 1 75 Magnet Type Neodymium Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Low Frequency Amplifier Specification Type High efficiency Current enhancing switch mode Rated Continuous Power 350W Distortion 0 05 Operating Bandwidth 68Hz to 2 5kHz Signal Input Input Sensitivity 1 0V RMS Input Impedance 20...

Страница 21: ...y characteristics 21 Frequency response 500Hz 2kHz Horizontal Polarplots Vertical Polarplots 73Hz 250Hz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz ...

Страница 22: ...cieving multiple signals so phase coherent but misaligned horizontally leads the brain to get confused which in turn leads it to interpret a confused poor quality low intelligibility sound KV2 exploits the additional vertical tolerance that the brain has by only stacking multiple cabinets vertically as do modern Line arrays but KV2 still keeps as close as possible to the theory of point source by ...

Страница 23: ...EX26 Drawings 23 EX26 Drawings Drawings ...

Страница 24: ...ring the fan online as required in extreme high temperature situations Months of research were invested into designing circuitry that ensures that the extreme dynamic range exemplified by the speaker system is maintained even under clipping conditions The real test of the EX10 s limits is when it is exposed to the rigors and demands of live audio playback where consistent clipping of amplifiers ge...

Страница 25: ...nce The EX10 horn was designed with two primary performance goals The mechanical design allows the horn to be rotated 90 degrees allowing for complete flexibility in selection of vertical and horizontal system set up The horn design is based on constant directivity geometry with an emphasis on generating very low air distortion artifacts maintaining low transducer compression ratios high output an...

Страница 26: ...continue to function during brownout depends on the amount of voltage drop and the audio source level during the drop If the voltage increases above the upper boundary of the range the power supply can be damaged It is recommended that the voltage supply be within the rated voltage window This ensures that AC voltage variations from the service entry or peak voltage drops due to cable runs do not ...

Страница 27: ... size and gauge that conforms to electrical code standards It is also used to select the rating for slow reacting thermal breakers The burst current is the maximum rms current during a period of approximately one second used to select the rating of most magnetic breakers and to calculate the peak voltage drop in long AC cables according to the formula V pk drop I pk x R cable total The ultimate sh...

Страница 28: ...SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker To avoid distortion from the source make sure the source equipment provides an adequate drive circuit design for the total paralleled load impedance presented by the array The input impedance for a single loudspeaker is 20 kOhms If n represents the number of EX10 loudspeakers in a system paralleling the inputs of n loudspeakers will produce a bal...

Страница 29: ...he LED will change color from green to yellow The audible effect of the rms limiter is a lowering of overall output level The rms limiter will disengage only if the input level is turned down Signal Thermal LED This LED turns green when there is audio signal present in the EX10 This signal indicator can be used to troubleshoot wiring problems The LED will change from green to yellow under a therma...

Страница 30: ...gn Front Loaded Bass Reflex Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 10 2 5 Trans Coil Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Magnet Type Neodymium Low Frequency Amplifier Specification Type High efficiency Current enhancing switch mode Rated Continuous Power 450W Distortion 0 05 Operating Bandwidth 55Hz to 1 6kHz Signal Input Input Sensitivity 0 775V RMS Input Impedance 20 kΩ Power Power Con...

Страница 31: ...quency response 500Hz 2kHz Horizontal Polarplots Vertical Polarplots 73Hz 250Hz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz EX10 Frequency characteristics 31 ...

Страница 32: ...ate applications where the speaker will be used or installed horizontally This can be accomplished by removing the front grill Removing the horn rotating and replacing the horn Replacing the front grille Drawings EX10 Rotating the EX10 Horn Drawings EX10 Rotating the EX10 Horn Drawings 32 ...

Страница 33: ...rcuit which will slowly bring the fan online as required in extreme high temperature situations Months of research were invested into designing circuitry that ensures that the extreme dynamic range exemplified by the speaker system is maintained even under clipping conditions The real test of the EX12 s limits is when it is exposed to the rigors and demands of live audio playback where consistent ...

Страница 34: ...tructure Each feature was developed over an extended period of time and implemented as part of a strategy to lower distortion increase output and improve response characteristics The EX12 horn was designed with one primary performance goal The horn design is based on constant directivity geometry with an emphasis on generating very low air distortion artifacts maintaining low transducer compressio...

Страница 35: ...rownout depends on the amount of voltage drop and the audio source level during the drop If the voltage increases above the upper boundary ofthe range the power supply can be damaged It is recommended that the voltage supply be within the rated voltage window This ensures that AC voltage variations from the service entry or peak voltage drops due to cable runs do not cause the amplifier to cycle o...

Страница 36: ...ze and gauge that conforms to electrical code standards It is also used to select the rating for slow reacting thermal breakers The burst current is the maximum rms current during a period of approximately one second used to select the rating of most magnetic breakers and to calculate the peak voltage drop in long AC cables according to the formula V pk drop I pk x R cable total The ultimate short...

Страница 37: ...eak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker To avoid distortion from the source make sure the source equipment provides an adequate drive circuit design for the total paralleled load impedance presented by the array The input impedance for a single loudspeaker is 20 kOhms If n represents the number of EX12 loudspeakers in a system paralleling the inputs of n loudspeakers will produce a...

Страница 38: ...d due to overdriving of the EX12 the LED will change color from green to yellow The audible effect of the rms limiter is a lowering of overall output level The rms limiter will disengage only if the input level is turned down Signal Thermal LED This LED turns green when there is audio signal present in the EX12 This signal indicator can be used to troubleshoot wiring problems The LED will change f...

Страница 39: ...Design Front Loaded Bass Reflex Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 12 3 0 Trans Coil Magnet Type Neodymium Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Low Frequency Amplifier Specification Type High efficiency Current enhancing switch mode Rated Continuous Power 450W Distortion 0 05 Operating Bandwidth 45Hz to 1 1kHz Signal Input Input Sensitivity 1 0V RMS Input Impedance 20 kΩ Power Power C...

Страница 40: ...rizontal Polarplots Vertical Polarplots 73Hz 250Hz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz EX12 Frequency characteristics Frequency response 40 ...

Страница 41: ...EX12 Drawings Drawings EX12 Drawings 41 ...

Страница 42: ... sensing circuit which will slowly bring the fan online as required in extreme high temperature situations Months of research were invested into designing circuitry that ensures that the extreme dynamic range exemplified by the speaker system is maintained even under clipping conditions The real test of the EX15 s limits is when it is exposed to the rigors and demands of live audio playback where ...

Страница 43: ...oblem with conventional coaxial designs The EX15 s unique design provides extremely flat full range reproduction from a compact yet powerful package that out performs speakers twice its size weight and price Enclosure Design The EX15 is a logistical compact asymmetrical geometry enclosure design allowing it to be used in a variety of applications and featuring a number of ergonomically designed co...

Страница 44: ...ing brownout depends on the amount of voltage drop and the audio source level during the drop If the voltage increases above the upper boundary of the range the power supply can be damaged It is recommended that the voltage supply be within the rated voltage window This ensures that AC voltage variations from the service entry or peak voltage drops due to cable runs do not cause the amplifier to c...

Страница 45: ...to electrical code standards It is also used to select the rating for slow reacting thermal breakers The burst current is the maximum rms current during a period of approximately one second used to select the rating of most magnetic breakers and to calculate the peak voltage drop in long AC cables according to the formula V pk drop I pk x R cable total The ultimate short term peak current is used ...

Страница 46: ...dth of the loudspeaker To avoid distortion from the source make sure the source equipment provides an adequate drive circuit design for the total paralleled load impedance presented by the array The input impedance for a single loudspeaker is 20 kOhms If n represents the number of EX15 loudspeakers in a system paralleling the inputs of n loudspeakers will produce a balanced input load of 20 kOhms ...

Страница 47: ...ue to be green during normal operation of the speaker system Should the rms limiting system be engaged due to overdriving of the EX15 the LED will change color from green to yellow The audible effect of the rms limiter is a lowering of overall output level The rms limiter will disengage only if the input level is turned down Signal Thermal LED This LED turns green when there is audio signal presen...

Страница 48: ...ge Horizontal Vertical 80 x 60 Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter Design 6 1 5 Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Magnet Type Neodymium Protection RMS Limiter Low Frequency Section Acoustic Design Front Loaded Bass Reflex Woofer Size Voice Coil Diameter 15 4 Diaphragm Material Epoxy Reinforced Cellulose Magnet Type Neodymium Protection RMS Limiter Low Frequency Amplifier Specification Type...

Страница 49: ...ponse 500Hz 2kHz Horizontal Polarplots Vertical Polarplots 73Hz 250Hz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz 73Hz 250Hz 500Hz 2kHz 4kHz 16kHz 73Hz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz EX15 Frequency characteristics 49 ...

Страница 50: ...50 80 225 364 370 350 264 450 709 5 700 620 360 40 40 49 5 225 225 49 5 40 240 5 151 360 40 360 370 145 152 225 98 107 5 225 215 215 EX15 Drawings EX15 Drawings Drawings ...

Страница 51: ...cluding two connection bolts and bracket Vertical Bracket for EX6 part name EX6 Vertical Bracket part number KVV 987 148 description for EX6 ESD6 black including two connection bolts Horizontal Bracket for EX26 part name EX26 Horizontal Bracket part number KVV 987 198 description black including two connection bolts and bracket Vertical Bracket for EX26 part name EX26 Vertical Bracket part number ...

Страница 52: ...32 description black including two connection bolts 52 EX Series Speakers Accessories Horizontal Bracket for EX10 part name EX10 Horizontal Bracket part number KVV 987 036 description for EX10 ESD10 black including two connection bolts and bracket Vertical Bracket for EX10 part name EX10 Vertical Bracket part number KVV 987 033 description for EX10 ESD10 black including two connection bolts Bracke...

Страница 53: ...r KVV 987 301 description bend resistant suitable when using EX10 as a monitor or touring Grill fine for EX12 part name EX10 Grill fine part number KVV 987 329 description elegant design suitable for installations Grill Strong for EX12 part name EX10 Grill Strong part number KVV 987 286 description bend resistant suitable when using EX12 as a monitor or touring EX Series Speakers Accessories 53 Gr...

Страница 54: ... mm 28 937 48 425 part name KV2 H part number KVV 987 130 description Heavy duty telescopic speakerpole 0 735 to 1 23 m diameter 35 mm weight 2 2 kg max load 50 kg bottom terminal M20 matte black Speaker pole universal 54 EX Series Speakers Accessories ...

Страница 55: ...thorised distributor service centre or shipped directly to our factory Because of the complexity of the design and the risk of electrical shock all repairs must be attempted only by qualified technical personnel If the unit needs to be shipped back to the factory it must be sent in its original carton If improperly packed the unit may be damaged To obtain service contact your nearest KV2 Audio Ser...

Страница 56: ...EX Series Speakers Notes 56 EX Series Speakers Notes ...

Страница 57: ...EX Series Speakers Notes EX Series Speakers Notes 57 ...

Страница 58: ...KV2 Audio International Nádražní 936 399 01 Milevsko Czech Republic Tel 420 383 809 320 Email info kv2audio com www kv2audio com KVV120118 00 01 0 The Future of Sound Made Perfectly Clear ...

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