OTELLO
R2.0
OWNER’S MANUAL
June 2020
VERITY AUDIO
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Using this Manual
Please take the time to carefully read this instruction manual prior
to installation or use of your OTELLO loudspeaker. Your reading ef-
forts will be rewarded by the satisfaction of getting a full performance
achievement and a long service life. We believe that a thorough un-
derstanding of your new loudspeakers can save you a lot of anxiety.
This manual will guide you for setting up and operating your loudspea-
kers and will teach you how to unpack, repack, clean and service your
product. Furthermore, we have included a few informative sections for
the benefit of your own OTELLO familiarization.
We are pleased to count you among the most privilege owners of a
unique product that will yield a very enjoyable experience for years
to come.
Product Overview
Your new OTELLO is a mature-engineered high-quality audio com-
ponent. The OTELLO brings a substantial improvement to any audio
system and gives its full potential when associated with the finest an-
cillary equipment.
The OTELLO is based on the same cabinet construction principles as
all our Verity Audio acclaimed loudspeakers. It uses carefully selec-
ted quality components that integrate harmoniously in a complete
floor-standing loudspeaker that will give hours of enjoyment.
The result is a high-quality loudspeaker that gives a great sense of li-
veliness, scale, and presence in the listening space. Your OTELLO, wit-
hout any doubt, will sound naturally even throughout a wide frequen-
cy spectrum and dynamic range.
Features and Benefits
The OTELLO‘s ability to reproduce music with a high degree of sound
intelligibility comes from many useful features.
Consistent Uniformity
Very strict and sophisticated Verity Audio CAM system (compu-
ter-aided matching) provides a wide soundstage imaging stability.
Effortless Neutrality
Proprietary low-distortion, high-headroom transducers with highly
inert cabinet topology allows for a great musical integrity.
Graceful Adaptability
Modest-size cabinets make the installation easy and effective in any
environment.
Long-lived Reliability
Strong manufactured components with high-reliability finishing for
years of enjoyment.
Spacious Bottom-End
Outstanding transducer displacement uniformity along with a unique
cabinet tuning offers a dynamic and full-bodied bass performance.
Exquisite Finishing
Splendid Italian finishing of sumptuous brilliance and impeccable coa-
ting that will last for years.
Compact Design
Accommodating size with no performance impairment that grants
dazzling sound in any listening environment.
All these features synthesize Verity Audio’s commitment for bringing
the music back to its essence: «pure and exalted emotions».
Description
The Verity Audio OTELLO loudspeaker will give outstanding results
with a wide variety of equipment. They have been designed to offer
outstanding performance in moderate size rooms. Their design renders
a highly accurate and focused image, an amazing blend of lightning
speed and sweetness as well as a cathedral soundstage.
OTELLO
The OTELLO is a 3-way system that integrates two woofer drivers
working in parallel increasing the OTELLO overall dynamic range and
allowing reproducing low frequencies; a proprietary wide-bandwidth
midrange transducer covering the most critical human ear frequency
spectrum; and a soft-dome tweeter capable of extended frequency
range. The crossover used in your OTELLO combines 1st. order slopes
between the woofer and midrange units and 3rd. order slopes between
the mid and high frequency units.
Just like all Verity Audio loudspeakers, The OTELLO works with the
room reinforcement characteristics to produce quick and solid bass
performances. Despite its small size, the OTELLO loudspeaker provides
a low frequency extension down to a deep 30 Hz.
The midrange woofer unit has been optimized for maximum cone ri-
gidity without breakup resonance. This special unit is offering a low
level of distortion, extended dynamics range, high-power handling,
and simple dividing network.
The tweeter has been specifically designed to give extended, natural
and resonance free reproduction of the harmonic content of all musical
instruments. These units have been integrated with a very carefully
designed crossover that allows each driver to deliver its full potential.
Moreover, all components used are carefully computer-matched and
indexed to enable optimum sound staging performance.
Packing and Unpacking
Before they left the factory, your OTELLO cabinets passed an exhaus-
tive quality control procedure to guarantee their genuine state. Please
observe carefully the provided unpacking instructions for maximum
product safety. Once your OTELLO cabinets will be unpacked, inspect
them carefully for any physical damage. If any transit damage can be
noticed, please notify your dealer immediately and request the car-
rier’s name so a written claim can be initiated.
Your OTELLO comes packed in a double cardboard box complete with
all the necessary protection accessories. For transportation purposes,
