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Instruction Manual<br />

for Stereo & Multichannel<br />

T h e<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong><br />

S e r i e s<br />

®<br />

<strong>HIGH</strong> <strong>END</strong>


®<br />

<strong>HIGH</strong> <strong>END</strong><br />

Dear Customer,<br />

Congratulations on your choice of the Göbel High End <strong>Detaille</strong> <strong>Series</strong> and thank you very much for your<br />

confidence in our products.<br />

In order to meet our high demands and guarantee an outstanding level of quality, every Göbel High End<br />

loudspeaker and every Göbel High End cable is completely developed and manufactured in our specialist<br />

workshop in Germany: from the component assembly to the extensive quality control.<br />

In this manual you will find the entire guide to set up the <strong>Detaille</strong> <strong>Series</strong> in three easy steps. Please read this<br />

manual carefully to get the best acoustics from this unit. For audiophile listeners we strongly recommend<br />

the use of the Göbel High End Lacorde cable series. Please ask your dealer for more information!<br />

Enjoy!<br />

General Information<br />

Safety instructions 4<br />

Subwoofer amp 5<br />

STEREO<br />

STEP 1: Loudspeaker wiring 8<br />

STEP 2: Loudspeaker installation 12<br />

STEP 3: Final adjustments 14<br />

MULTICHANNEL<br />

STEP 1: Loudspeaker wiring 18<br />

STEP 2: Loudspeaker installation 24<br />

STEP 3: Final adjustments 26<br />

CAUTION<br />

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK<br />

DO NOT OPEN<br />

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert<br />

the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure<br />

that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.<br />

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the<br />

presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature<br />

accompanying the appliance.<br />

Correct disposal of this product<br />

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)<br />

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the<br />

end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please<br />

separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.<br />

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office for details of<br />

where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.<br />

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be<br />

mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.<br />

Printed in Germany. © Göbel High End 2008<br />

Annex<br />

Maintenance 28<br />

Quality Control 28<br />

Troubleshooting 28<br />

Technical Details 29<br />

Your Notes 30<br />

3


Safety instructions<br />

Subwoofer amp<br />

®<br />

<strong>HIGH</strong> <strong>END</strong><br />

1. All of the information printed on the loudspeakers and<br />

described in this instruction manual should be read before<br />

the appliance is operated. The instruction manual should<br />

be retained for future reference.<br />

2. All warnings on the appliance and in the operation instructions<br />

should be adhered to.<br />

3. In order to avoid damages, switch off your hifi-system<br />

before connecting or disconnecting any units.<br />

4. Only connect the subwoofer to the correct mains voltages<br />

as shown on the rearside of the amplifier. Any other<br />

connection directly to the mains is not permitted; this<br />

would lead to the immediate destruction of the subwoofer.<br />

The speaker terminals <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT or LINE INPUT<br />

on the rearside of the subwoofer are only to be connected<br />

to the corresponding amplifier outputs.<br />

5. Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are<br />

not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed<br />

upon or against them, pay particular attention to cords at<br />

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they<br />

exit from the appliance. Always pull the plug and never the<br />

cord for mains disconnection.<br />

6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or<br />

grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades and<br />

a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the thrid prong<br />

are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not<br />

fit into your outlet, consult and electrician for replacement<br />

of the obsolete outlet.<br />

7. The bending wave loudspeakers are never to be connected<br />

to the electrical mains. The loudspeaker connection<br />

terminals must only be connected to the relevant<br />

amplifier connection ports. Any improvised connection<br />

directly to the electrical mains is very dangerous and will<br />

immediately destroy the bending wave loudspeaker.<br />

8. The chosen locations for the loudspeakers should not<br />

be too moist. As with all appliances not specially designed<br />

for high humidity, moisture can span the electrical insulation<br />

and can thus lead to a serious hazard.<br />

9. The appliance should not be used near water (for example,<br />

near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry<br />

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.)<br />

10. At extremely high volumes, the louspeakers’ connection<br />

terminals can carry voltages of up to 50 Volts. For this<br />

reason, NEVER touch the uninsulated cable ends or the<br />

connection contacts during operation. Children and pets<br />

are particularly at risk as they are unaware of the danger.<br />

11. During operation at extremely high levels, the loudspeakers<br />

should never be left unattended. Theoretically<br />

(we are not aware of such a case), in case of extreme<br />

overload, some components could break down and start<br />

a fire.<br />

12. Due to the risk of electric shock, the loudspeakers<br />

must ONLY be opened when disconnected and ONLY by<br />

qualified specialist personnel.<br />

13. To avoid unnecessary action of the thermal fuse,<br />

make sure that there is enough air circulation on the rearside<br />

of the subwoofer. Be very careful when touching the<br />

amplifier of the subwoofer. The temperature of the cooling<br />

element can reach up to 60°C!<br />

14. Constant humidity and excessive exposure to sunlight<br />

can also cause the wooden bending wave membranes<br />

and the wooden cage of the subwoofer to swell and can<br />

thus harm their operation or cause discolouration. Ensure<br />

that no objects or liquids get into the loudspeakers.<br />

15. Even shielded loudspeakers may interfere with a<br />

nearby television or monitor. Many televisions have a control<br />

unit to adjust potential interference.<br />

16. Do not deposit credit cards, floppy disks or any other<br />

magnetic media close to the bending wave loudspeakers<br />

or the subwoofer. Otherwise, the information on the media<br />

may be erased.<br />

17. No magnetic tape device (tape recorder, video recorder)<br />

should be placed next to the loudspeakers. Otherwise,<br />

the magnetic scanning may be interfered.<br />

18. If a loudspeaker is positioned directly next to a transformer,<br />

the electromagnetic interference from the transformer<br />

can cause the bending wave loudspeakers or the<br />

subwoofer to hum. At greater distances from the transformer,<br />

the humming noise becomes inaudibly soft.<br />

19. Very high volumes may harm the user’s hearing.<br />

LINE INPUT (RCA)<br />

The LINE INPUT accepts a line level signal which is<br />

transferred through shielded AF-interconnects from<br />

preamp outputs of all kind. Because nearly all audio<br />

sources today provide a line level signal, it is possible to<br />

connect the <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub directly to the audio output of a<br />

CD player, tape deck, tuner, VCR, TV, sound card, mixer<br />

or the Tape/Rec output of an amplifier. A conversion of<br />

the input signal from LINE INPUT to <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT<br />

does not happen. Please make sure to use either only<br />

LINE INPUT or <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT. Connecting both<br />

inputs may harm your subwoofer or other appliances.<br />

LINE OUTPUT (RCA)<br />

The signal at the LINE OUTPUT corresponds to the signal<br />

at the LINE INPUT. That means, the LINE INPUT and the<br />

LINE OUTPUT are bridged insinde the <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub.<br />

<strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT<br />

The <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT accepts an amplified signal from<br />

the loudspeaker output of the amplifier. The prevailing<br />

opinion that these inputs are of minor quality than RCA<br />

type inputs (LINE INPUT) is wrong! Please make sure to<br />

use either <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT or LINE INPUT. Connecting<br />

both inputs may harm your subwoofer or other<br />

appliances. Apart from that, see that the polarity (+/-)<br />

is correct if you use the <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT. An inverted<br />

polarity may harm your subwoofer or other appliances.<br />

Power switch<br />

If the power switch is on position „0“, the subwoofer is<br />

disconnected from the mains. This position should be<br />

used every time the mains connection is changed (via<br />

mains plug or external switch), otherwise unpleasant<br />

switching noises could occur. If the power switch is<br />

on position „1“ the subwoofer is in an energy-saving<br />

standby mode. A signal sensing circuit is monitoring the<br />

inputs continously; as soon as a sufficient strong signal<br />

is entering, the power amp supply will be turned on.<br />

Sometimes a soft „plopp“ could be heard. Within a few<br />

tenths of a second the subwoofer is activated. If no input<br />

signal is detected, the subwoofer stays active for about<br />

15 min.<br />

Phase<br />

The phase controller adjusts the phase of the subwoofer.<br />

At the correct position the subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub plays<br />

in time with the bending wave loudspeakers. The phase<br />

is infinitely variable from 0° to 180°.<br />

Volume<br />

With the volume controller you can match the volume<br />

of the subwoofer with the volume of the bending wave<br />

loudspeakers.<br />

Frequency<br />

The frequency controller adjusts the threshold frequency.<br />

It is infinitely variable from 40 Hz to 240 Hz.<br />

4 General information<br />

General information 5


STEREO<br />

7


STEP 1 Loudspeaker wiring<br />

STEREO<br />

Always use the same multi outlet power strip to connect your audio appliances (CD player,<br />

turntable, amplifier,...) and the subwoofer, in order to prevent static noise. Please see that the<br />

channels (L/R) are correctly connected and that the polarity (+/-) is right!<br />

Please use one of the following connection schemes to connect one subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub<br />

and two bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S to your amplifier.<br />

The standard connection is recommended.<br />

Standard (1 subwoofer)<br />

You can only use this type of connection if your amplifier has a preamp output!<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S to the corresponding loudspeaker output of your amplifier<br />

with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 1)<br />

Link the preamp output FRONT OUT (R/L) of your amplifier to the LINE INPUT (R/L)<br />

of your subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using a RCA interconnect. (fig. 1)<br />

fig. 1<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

High Level Output (1 subwoofer)<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S to the corresponding loudspeaker output of your amplifier<br />

with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 2)<br />

Link each loudspeaker output of your amp to the <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT of the<br />

subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using the same type of loudspeaker cable. (fig. 2)<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

REC Output (1 subwoofer)<br />

You can only use this type of connection if your amplifier has a volume controlled<br />

REC OUT!<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S to the corresponding loudspeaker output of your amplifier<br />

with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 1)<br />

Link the REC OUT (R/L) of your amplifier to the LINE INPUT (R/L) of your subwoofer<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using a RCA interconnect. (fig. 1)<br />

Select the corresponding audio source using your REC switch to enable a music<br />

signal at the REC output of your amplifier.<br />

fig. 2<br />

8 Loudspeaker wiring STEREO<br />

Loudspeaker wiring STEREO 9


STEP 1 Loudspeaker wiring<br />

STEREO<br />

Always use the same multi outlet power strip to connect your audio appliances (CD player,<br />

turntable, amplifier,...) and the subwoofer, in order to prevent static noise. Please see that the<br />

channels (L/R) are correctly connected and that the polarity (+/-) is right!<br />

Please use one of the following connection schemes to connect two subwoofers <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub<br />

and the bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S to your amplifier.<br />

The standard connection is recommended.<br />

Standard (2 subwoofers)<br />

You can only use this type of connection if your amplifier has a preamp output!<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S to the corresponding loudspeaker output of your amplifier<br />

with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 3)<br />

Link the preamp output FRONT OUT (R/L) of your amplifier to the LINE INPUT of<br />

the corresponding subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using RCA interconnects. (fig. 3)<br />

fig. 3<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

High level Output (2 subwoofers)<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S to the corresponding loudspeaker output of your amplifier<br />

with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 4)<br />

Link each loudspeaker output of your amp to the <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT of the corresponding<br />

subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using the same type of speaker cable. (fig. 4)<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

REC Output (2 subwoofers)<br />

You can only use this type of connection if your amplifier has a volume controlled<br />

REC output!<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S to the corresponding loudspeaker output of your amplifier<br />

with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 3)<br />

Link the REC OUT (R/L) of your amplifier to the LINE INPUT of the corresponding<br />

subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using RCA interconnects. (fig. 3)<br />

Select the corresponding audio source using your REC-switch to enable a music<br />

signal at the REC output of your amplifier.<br />

fig. 4<br />

10 Loudspeaker wiring STEREO<br />

Loudspeaker wiring STEREO 11


STEP 2 Loudspeaker installation<br />

STEREO<br />

Bending wave loudspeaker<br />

See that all bending wave loudspeakers are at least 40 cm away from the wall. Otherwise the<br />

optimal reproduction of sound will be slightly disturbed.<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

Place the bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S with an aspect ratio of 1 : 1<br />

to the hearing position. (fig. 5)<br />

Make sure that the left loudspeaker is aiming at your left ear and the right<br />

loudspeaker at your right ear. (fig. 5)<br />

Subwoofer<br />

See that the subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub is at least 20 cm away from the next wall and that it is<br />

not placed in a corner, to prevent an inaccurate and booming bass!<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

Install the subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub a little behind the stereo base, in order to<br />

achieve a homogeneous soundstage. (fig. 5)<br />

Please make sure that the subwoofer is NOT absolutely in the middle of the two<br />

front loudspeakers.<br />

fig. 5<br />

Using two subwoofers <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub increases the maximum bass level and enables an even<br />

stimulus of the room with lowfrequent sound energy. If you use two subwoofers <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub<br />

place them next to each front bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S. (fig. 5)<br />

12 Loudspeaker installation STEREO<br />

Loudspeaker installation STEREO 13


STEP 3 Final adjustments<br />

STEREO<br />

Adjusting volume, phase and crossover frequency<br />

Before adjusting the volume, phase and crossover frequency on the rearside of the subwoofer<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong> Sub, make sure that all loudspeakers are correctly wired (see step 1) and installed<br />

(see step 2).<br />

Optimised alignment<br />

After adjusting the volume, phase and crossover frequency of the subwoofer, a minor adjustment<br />

of the front bending wave loudspeakers enables optimal results.<br />

See that the controllers of your <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub amp are in the position below before you start:<br />

1.<br />

Play a well-known song in Stereo.<br />

Volume<br />

Phase<br />

Frequency<br />

2.<br />

Now vary the distance between the two front bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S<br />

from 0,8 : 1 to 1,2 : 1 until a widely spread soundstage emerges. (fig. 6)<br />

140<br />

Min.<br />

Max.<br />

0° 180°<br />

40 240<br />

Hz<br />

The more you increase the distance between the two front bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S,<br />

the broader the acoustic soundstage will get and each instrument will appear more seperated. But<br />

from a certain distance on, the stage will fall apart and an acoustic hole occurs in the middle.<br />

1.<br />

Play a well-known song in Stereo.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

Adjust the volume of the subwoofer to the bending wave loudspeakers by<br />

turning the volume controller to the right (up) or to the left (down).<br />

Readjust the phase by changing it from 0° to 180° until the voice sounds<br />

resonant and the subwoofer plays in time with the bending wave loudspeakers.<br />

The right position of the phase controller depends on the room and the position<br />

of the system in it.<br />

Now move the frequency slowly towards 200 Hz if the voice sounds too nassaly,<br />

or slowly towards 100 Hz if the voice is too groomy.<br />

If you are using two subwoofers <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub, please note that volume, phase and frequency<br />

should be identic on both subwoofers.<br />

fig. 6<br />

14 Final adjustments STEREO<br />

Final adjustments STEREO 15


Multichannel<br />

17


STEP 1 Loudspeaker wiring<br />

MULTICHANNEL<br />

Always use the same multi outlet power strip to connect your audio appliances (CD player,<br />

turntable, amplifier,...) and the subwoofer, in order to prevent static noise. Please see that the<br />

channels (L/R) are correctly connected and that the polarity (+/-) is right!<br />

The following connection schemes show how to connect one or two subwoofers <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub<br />

and the bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S to your amplifier via Preamp Out. This connection<br />

is recommended.<br />

Standard (1 subwoofer)<br />

You can only use this type of connection if your amplifier has a preamp output and if<br />

you can set the crossover frequency in the “small“ mode between 140 Hz and 180 Hz!<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S and the center <strong>Detaille</strong> C to the corresponding loudspeaker<br />

output of your multichannel amplifier with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 7)<br />

Link the preamp output FRONT OUT (R/L) of your amplifier to the LINE INPUT (R/L) of<br />

your subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using a RCA interconnect. (fig. 7)<br />

Select “large” for the front loudspeaker outputs and “small” for the center and the rear<br />

loudspeaker outputs using the setup menu of your amplifier. If you have the possibility<br />

to set a crossover frequency for the “small” mode, you should choose a frequency<br />

between 140 Hz and 180 Hz.<br />

Switch the LFE-channel (low frequency effect) of your home cinema amplifier to “off”.<br />

fig. 7<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

Standard (2 subwoofers)<br />

You can only use this type of connection if your amplifier has a preamp output and if<br />

you can set the crossover frequency in the “small“ mode between 140 Hz and 180 Hz!<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S and the center <strong>Detaille</strong> C to the corresponding loudspeaker<br />

output of your multichannel amplifier with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 8)<br />

Link the preamp output FRONT OUT (R/L) of your amplifier to the LINE INPUT of the corresponding<br />

subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using RCA interconnects. (fig. 8)<br />

Select “large” for the front loudspeaker outputs and “small” for the center and the rear<br />

loudspeaker outputs using the setup menu of your amplifier. If you have the possibility<br />

to set a crossover frequency for the “small” mode, you should choose a frequency<br />

between 140 Hz and 180 Hz.<br />

Switch the LFE-channel (low frequency effect) of your home cinema amplifier to “off”.<br />

fig. 8<br />

18 Loudspeaker wiring MULTICHANNEL<br />

Loudspeaker wiring MULTICHANNEL 19


STEP 1 Loudspeaker wiring<br />

MULTICHANNEL<br />

Always use the same multi outlet power strip to connect your audio appliances (CD player,<br />

turntable, amplifier,...) and the subwoofer, in order to prevent static noise. Please see that the<br />

channels (L/R) are correctly connected and that the polarity (+/-) is right!<br />

The following connection schemes show how to alternatively connect one or two subwoofers<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong> Sub and the bending wave loudspeakers to your amplifier via High Level Output.<br />

We recommend to use this connection if your amplifier doesn’t have a Preamp Output.<br />

High Level Output (1 subwoofer)<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S and the center <strong>Detaille</strong> C to the corresponding loudspeaker<br />

output of your multichannel amplifier with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 9)<br />

Link the front loudspeaker output and the center loudspeaker output of your multichannel<br />

amplifier to the <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT of the subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using the same<br />

type of speaker cable. (fig. 9)<br />

Select “large” for the front and center loudspeaker outputs and “small” for the rear<br />

loudspeaker outputs using the setup menu of your amplifier. If you have the possibility<br />

to set a crossover frequency for the “small” mode, you should choose a frequency<br />

between 140 Hz and 180 Hz.<br />

Switch the LFE-channel (low frequency effect) of your home cinema amplifier to “off”.<br />

fig. 9<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

High Level Output (2 subwoofers)<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S and the center <strong>Detaille</strong> C to the corresponding loudspeaker<br />

output of your multichannel amplifier with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 10)<br />

Link the left front loudspeaker output and the center loudspeaker output of your<br />

multichannel amplifier to the <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT (left and center) of the left subwoofer<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong> Sub, and the right front loudspeaker output of your multichannel amplifier to<br />

the <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT (right) of the right subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using the same type<br />

of speaker cable. (fig. 10)<br />

Select “large” for the front and center loudspeaker outputs and “small” for the rear<br />

loudspeaker outputs using the setup menu of your amplifier. If you have the possibility<br />

to set a crossover frequency for the “small” mode, you should choose a frequency<br />

between 140 Hz and 180 Hz.<br />

Switch the LFE-channel (low frequency effect) of your home cinema amplifier to “off”.<br />

fig. 10<br />

20 Loudspeaker wiring MULTICHANNEL<br />

Loudspeaker wiring MULTICHANNEL 21


STEP 1 Loudspeaker wiring<br />

MULTICHANNEL<br />

Always use the same multi outlet power strip to connect your audio appliances (CD player,<br />

turntable, amplifier,...) and the subwoofer, in order to prevent static noise. Please see that the<br />

channels (L/R) are correctly connected and that the polarity (+/-) is right!<br />

The following connection schemes show how to alternatively connect the bending wave<br />

loudspeakers and one or two subwoofers to your amplifier via LFE-Output.<br />

Please make sure that your amplifier also uses the LFE-channel also in STEREO mode before<br />

you start! Otherwise you must use a different connection.<br />

LFE-Output (1 subwoofer)<br />

You can only use this type of connection if your amplifier supports the setting of the<br />

crossover frequency in the “small“ mode between 140 Hz and 180 Hz!<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S and the center <strong>Detaille</strong> C to the corresponding loudspeaker<br />

output of your multichannel amplifier with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 11)<br />

Link the LFE-channel output (low frequency effect) of your multichannel amplifier to the<br />

LINE INPUT (left OR right) of the <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub. (fig. 11)<br />

Select “small” for all loudspeaker outputs and set the crossover frequency somewhere<br />

between 140 Hz and 180 Hz using the setup menu of your amplifier.<br />

Switch the LFE-channel (low frequency effect) of your home cinema amplifier to “on”.<br />

fig. 11<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

5.<br />

LFE-Output (2 subwoofers)<br />

You can only use this type of connection if your amplifier supports setting the crossover<br />

frequency in the “small“ mode between 140 Hz and 180 Hz!<br />

Connect each <strong>Detaille</strong> S and the center <strong>Detaille</strong> C to the corresponding loudspeaker<br />

output of your multichannel amplifier with a customary speaker cable. (fig. 12)<br />

Link the LFE-channel output (low frequency effect) of your multichannel amplifier to the<br />

LINE INPUT (left OR right) of the left <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using a RCA interconnect. (fig. 12)<br />

Additionally connect the LINE OUTPUT (left or right) of the left subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub to<br />

the LINE INPUT (left or right) of the right subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub using a RCA interconnect.<br />

(fig. 12)<br />

Select “small” for all loudspeaker outputs and set the crossover frequency in between<br />

140 Hz and 180 Hz using the setup menu of your amplifier.<br />

Switch the LFE-channel (low frequency effect) of your home cinema amplifier to “on”.<br />

fig. 12<br />

22 Loudspeaker wiring MULTICHANNEL<br />

Loudspeaker wiring MULTICHANNEL 23


STEP 2 Loudspeaker installation<br />

MULTICHANNEL<br />

Bending wave loudspeakers<br />

See that all bending wave loudspeakers are at least 40 cm away from the wall. Otherwise the<br />

optimal reproduction of sound will be slightly disturbed.<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

Place the front bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S with an aspect ratio of<br />

1 : 1 to the hearing position with the left loudspeaker aiming at your left ear and<br />

the right loudspeaker at your right ear. (fig. 13)<br />

Install the rear bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S behind you and direct<br />

them towards the hearing position. (fig. 13)<br />

Put the center bending wave loudspeaker <strong>Detaille</strong> C on top of your television or<br />

under your canvas.<br />

Subwoofer<br />

See that the subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub is at least 20 cm away from the next wall and that it is<br />

not placed in a corner, to prevent an inaccurate and booming bass!<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

Install the subwoofer <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub a little behind the stereo basis, in order to<br />

achieve a homogeneous soundstage. (fig. 13)<br />

Please make sure that the subwoofer is NOT absolutely in the middle of the two<br />

front loudspeakers<br />

fig. 13<br />

Using two subwoofers <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub increases the maximum bass level and enables an even<br />

stimulus of the room with lowfrequent sound energy. If you use two subwoofers <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub<br />

place them next to each front bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S. (fig. 13)<br />

24 Loudspeaker installation MULTICHANNEL<br />

Loudspeaker installation MULTICHANNEL 25


STEP 3 Final adjustments<br />

MULTICHANNEL<br />

Adjusting volume, phase and crossover frequency<br />

Before adjusting the volume, phase and crossover frequency on the rearside of the subwoofer<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong> Sub, make sure that all loudspeakers are correctly wired (see step 1) installed<br />

(see step 2).<br />

Optimised alignment<br />

After adjusting the volume, phase and crossover frequency of the subwoofer, a minor adjustment<br />

of the front bending wave loudspeakers enables optimal results.<br />

See that the controllers of your <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub amp are in the position below before you start:<br />

1.<br />

Play a well-known song in Stereo.<br />

Volume<br />

Phase<br />

Frequency<br />

2.<br />

Now vary the distance between the two front bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S<br />

from 0,8 : 1 to 1,2 : 1 until a widely spread soundstage emerges. (fig. 14)<br />

140<br />

Min.<br />

Max.<br />

0° 180°<br />

40 240<br />

Hz<br />

The more you increase the distance between the two<br />

front bending wave loudspeakers <strong>Detaille</strong> S, the broader<br />

the acoustic soundstage will get and each instrument<br />

will appear more seperated. But from a certain distance<br />

on, the stage will fall apart and an acoustic hole occurs<br />

in the middle.<br />

1.<br />

Play a well-known song in Stereo.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

Adjust the volume of the subwoofer to the bending wave loudspeakers by turning<br />

the volume at the back of the subwoofer to the right (up) or to the left (down).<br />

Readjust the phase by changing it from 0° to 180° until the voice sounds<br />

resonant and the subwoofer plays in time with the bending wave loudspeakers.<br />

The right position of the phase controller depends on the room and the position of<br />

the system in it.<br />

Now move the frquency slowly towards 200 Hz if the voice sounds to nassaly, or<br />

slowly towards 100 Hz if the voice is too groomy.<br />

If you are using two subwoofers <strong>Detaille</strong> Sub, please note that volume, phase and frequency<br />

should be identic on both subwoofers.<br />

fig. 14<br />

26 Final adjustments MULTICHANNEL<br />

Final adjustments MULTICHANNEL 27


Maintainance<br />

Our bending wave loudspeakers and subwoofers are maintenance-free. Modifications in the acoustic behaviour over the<br />

years are nearly negligible that it can be assumed that the human sense of hearing changes more during the years than<br />

our bending wave loudspeakers and subwoofers. Please clean your bending wave loudspeakers and subwoofers only with a<br />

soft, dry and lint-free cloth. Do not use any solvent (alcohol, benzine, petroleum ether), abrasive, furniture polish or the like.<br />

As well, do not expose your bending-wave loudspeakers and subwoofers to high humidity. Strong variations in temperature,<br />

humidity and lengthy light irradiation can cause damage on the bending wave loudspeakers and subwoofers and can also<br />

alter the optical characteristics. In case of misoperation please contact your specialist dealer who will assist you with any<br />

problems. The warranty periods are based upon the respective country regulations.<br />

Quality Control<br />

Every single production step is being monitored and each part of the bending wave loudspeakers or subwoofers, such as<br />

motors, chassis, amplifiers, bending wave membranes, are being tested several times – from arrival to final assembly. At a<br />

final inspection the sound quality of each loudspeaker is individualy being checked by a skilled team. Before it‘s approval,<br />

each bending wave loudspeaker and subwoofer passes a laboratory, where the frequency of the amplitude and the impulse<br />

response is being measured. Only bending wave loudspeakers and subwoofers with a very little tolerance in the results are<br />

being released. All of these measures guarantee you a lot of fun with our high end products.<br />

Troubleshooting<br />

Problem Possible Cause Solution<br />

no signal and<br />

no LED<br />

no signal and<br />

LED red or green<br />

output level too low<br />

- no mains connection<br />

- mains fuse blown<br />

- internal fuse blown<br />

- no input signal<br />

- auto start not working<br />

- <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT and LINE INPUT<br />

used at the same time<br />

- 1 channel inverted<br />

- output level from source is too low<br />

-> change power mode to “on”<br />

-> check power connection<br />

-> ckeck/replace mains fuse<br />

-> check <strong>HIGH</strong> LEVEL INPUT<br />

-> check LINE INPUT<br />

-> change RCA interconnects<br />

-> check source signals<br />

-> service through your dealer<br />

-> if LINE inputs are used, <strong>HIGH</strong>-LEVEL inputs<br />

must be open (also vaild in reverse)<br />

-> check cables for polarity error<br />

-> increase output level of preamp (min. 0.8 V<br />

are needed)<br />

max. output level too low - room is too big -> use 2 to 4 subwoofer units<br />

-> increase “Crossover Frequency”<br />

uneven sound<br />

- phase not ideal<br />

- no ideal subwoofer position<br />

-> adjust phase until subwoofer plays in time<br />

-> move subwoofer until subwoofer plays in time<br />

Technical Details<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong> S<br />

Standing speaker<br />

Principle: bending wave loudspeaker<br />

Driver: patented Göbel speaker<br />

Crossover network: MKP capacitors,<br />

metallic oxide resistors,<br />

ferrite and air-dielectric inductors<br />

Material: resonance and<br />

absorption optimized<br />

Polyurethan-Silizium<br />

Finish: brushed aluminium and<br />

brilliant white or black<br />

Cover: magnetic; white or black<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong> C<br />

Center Speaker<br />

Principle: bending wave loudspeaker<br />

Driver: patented Göbel speaker<br />

Crossover network: MKP capacitors,<br />

metallic oxide resistors,<br />

ferrite and air-dielectric inductors<br />

Material: resonance and<br />

absorption optimized<br />

Polyurethan-Silizium<br />

Finish: brushed aluminium and<br />

brilliant white or black<br />

Cover: magnetic; white or black<br />

<strong>Detaille</strong> Sub<br />

Subwoofer<br />

Principle: bass-reflex<br />

Chassis:21 cm longthrow diameter,<br />

5-layered sandwich membrane,<br />

aerodynamic aluminium frame,<br />

spacious ventilation<br />

Cage: wall thickness up to 36 mm,<br />

multi-strutted MDF matrix,<br />

rounded edges inside and outside,<br />

closed and solid amp chamber<br />

Finish: brilliant white or black<br />

Cover: magnetic; white or black<br />

Weight:<br />

10 kg<br />

Dimensions: 109 (H) x 25 (W) x 24 (D) cm<br />

Impedance:<br />

8 Ohm<br />

Efficiency:<br />

85dB / 1W / 1m<br />

Frequency resp.:<br />

150 - 29.500 Hz<br />

Frontside disp.: 150 - 29.500 Hz (180°)<br />

Rearside diisp.: 150 - 4.000 Hz (180°)<br />

Weight:<br />

8 kg<br />

Dimensions: 34 (H) x 45 (W) x 17 (D) cm<br />

Impedance:<br />

8 Ohm<br />

Efficiency:<br />

85dB / 1W / 1m<br />

Frequency resp.:<br />

150 - 29.500 Hz<br />

Frontside disp.: 150 - 29.500 Hz (180°)<br />

Rearside disp.: 150 - 4.000 Hz (180°)<br />

Weight:<br />

23 kg<br />

Dimensions: 38 (H) x 30 (W) x 48 (D) cm<br />

Frequency resp.:<br />

26 Hz - lowpass<br />

Lowpass: 50 - 250 Hz 18 dB / octave<br />

Subsonic filter: 26 Hz 18 dB / octave<br />

Phase: 0 - 180°<br />

Amp:<br />

180 W sin. at 4 Ohm<br />

®<br />

<strong>HIGH</strong> <strong>END</strong><br />

28 Annex<br />

Annex 29


Your Notes<br />

Volume<br />

Phase<br />

Frequency<br />

140<br />

Min.<br />

Max.<br />

0° 180°<br />

40 240<br />

Hz<br />

30


®<br />

<strong>HIGH</strong> <strong>END</strong><br />

P A T E N T E D L O U D S P E A K E R S & C A B L E S<br />

Göbel High End<br />

Schabweg 4a<br />

82239 Alling<br />

Deutschland<br />

E-Mail: info@goebel-highend.de<br />

Internet: www.goebel-highend.de<br />

Telephone: + 49 (0) 8141 / 22 55 887<br />

Telefax: + 49 (0) 8141 / 22 55 889

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