Detaille Series - GÖBEL HIGH END
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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