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Diamond 100 Series
Diamond121
Diamond122
Diamond155
Diamond156
Diamond157
Diamond159
Diamond101C
Diamond102C
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Important Safety Information Before installing this product read all these instructions! This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Before making any connections, switch all the units in your system off at the mains. Set the volume control at minimum when you switch on your system or change sources, and turn the level
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Preparing the Diamond 100 Loudspeakers Stands and Brackets The bookshelf loudspeakers are intended primarily for stand mounting, though they can be mounted on wall brackets or even on sturdy shelves. The quality of loudspeaker stands greatly influences the performance of your loudspeakers, please do not use flimsy products. Centre Channel Loudspeakers Each centre channel loudspeaker is supplied with two sets of mounting feet. By using combination of large and small feet the loudspeaker may be
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Positioning the Front Loudspeakers The 155, 156, 157 and 159 models are designed to be floor standing. We suggest that they are positioned at least 200mm from the rear walls and 700mm from the side walls, facing slightly inwards. The 121 and 122 models should be stand or wall mounted though they may be placed on a rigid shelf. The bass extension will improve if the small speakers are operated closer to the rear wall. If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase
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Connecting the Front Loudspeakers Standard Connection Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel, and prepare the ends. Unscrew each terminal a few turns. Connect the red, positive (+) terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red, positive (+) amplifier terminal. Connect the black, negative (-) terminals similarly. Tighten the terminals securely. Repeat this procedure for the Right channel. RIGHT SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER BI-WIRED CONNECTION Bi-Wiring Unsc
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Connecting Centre Loudspeaker The Centre channel speaker may be connected as shown, or bi-wired. Setting Up a Home Theatre System Placement Front and Effects Channels: The front loudspeakers are placed on either side of the television screen, 2 to 3 metres apart. The speakers should be angled slightly so they car aimed towards the listeners. We recommend placing the rear effects speakers in a high position, behind the listener’s head. If the rear or side walls are a long way from the listenin
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Setting Loudspeaker Sizes and Levels If you are not using a subwoofer: Set the Front speakers to ‘Large’. Set the ‘Subwoofer’ option on the processor to ‘Off’ or ‘No’. The Front channels will now receive all the system bass. If you are using a subwoofer: When set to ‘Small’ all the system bass will go into the subwoofer. If you choose ‘Large’ the Front channel bass will be reproduced from the Front speakers. Follow the instructions on this page for suitable size and crossover settings. Once th
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Looking After Your Loudspeaker · Your loudspeakers use special hardwearing sealed finish. They should not be waxed or treated with spray polishes which will smear and dim the finish. Occasionally polish them with a dry or barely moist cloth to remove dust and finger marks, etc. · If you play the speakers with the grilles off exercise great care. NEVER operate speakers with the grilles off if there are children or pets in the house. · Occasionally, remove the loudspeaker grilles and brush them
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Specifications Diamond Diamond Diamond General Description 2-way Bookshelf Speaker 2-way Bookshelf Speaker 2.5-way Floorstanding Speaker Enclosure Type Bass Reflex Bass Reflex Bass Reflex Transducer Complement 2-way 2-way 2.5-way Bass Driver 130mm Woven Kevlar Cone 165mm Woven Kevlar Cone 165mm Woven Kevlar Cone Midrange Driver - - 165mm Woven Kevlar Cone Treble Driver 25mm Soft Dome 25mm Soft Dome 25mm Soft Dome AV Shield No No No Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 86dB 87dB 89dB Recommended
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Specifications Diamond 0C Diamond 0 C General Description 2-way Centre Speaker 2-way Centre Speaker Enclosure Type Bass Reflex Bass Reflex Transducer Complement 2-way 2-way Bass Driver 2 x 130mm Woven Kevlar Cone 2 x 165mm Woven Kevlar Cone Midrange Driver - - Treble Driver 25mm Soft Dome 25mm Soft Dome AV Shield Yes Yes Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 89dB 90dB Recommended Amplifier Power 25-150W 25-200W Peak SPL 95dB 96dB Nominal Impedance 8Ω Compatible 8Ω Compatible Minimum Impedance 4Ω 3.8Ω Fr
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