Acoustic Preference GRACIO 2.0 Manual de usuario
Owner's Manual
High definition
2 way-bass reflex
loudspeakers
Copyright Acoustic Preference 2009, All rights reserved
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Acoustic Preference d.o.o.
www.acoustic-preference.com
Handcrafted in EU
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-WARNING –
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPEMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION!
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
DO NOT REMOVE DRIVERS OR BACK
TERMINALS.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
Caution!
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no
object filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
6. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Never expose
this product to extremely high or low temperatures.
7. Clean wooden surfaces only with a dry cloth and specialty wood cleaners.
8. Do not touch the membrane of the speaker drivers.
9. Connect unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
10. Protect the loudspeakers chord from being stepped on or pinched, particularly near
the plug and at the point where they exit from the unit.
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11. Servicing by qualified personnel is required when the unit has been
damaged in any way.
12. This apparatus is capable of producing high sound pressure levels.
Continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent
hearing impairment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protection is
recommended when playing at high volumes.
13. Always keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children.
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Table of contents
1. GRACIOSO 2.0 4
2. TECHNICALS 4
3. HANDLING 5
4. PLACEMENT 6-7
5. CONNECTIONS 8-10
6. ACOUSTIC PREFERENCE WARRANTY 11-13
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1. GRACIOSO 2.0
The Gracioso 2.0 is a 2-way bass reflex loudspeaker, distinctive by its topmost design and
dramatically realistic sound. Because of its power-handling and sensitivity, it is suitable for most
audio systems. It will fit in midsize to large rooms, sonically and visually.
Each Gracioso 2.0 speaker is a unique and exclusively handmade product. Every pair is
inspected, matched, tested and approved in Acoustic Preference labs before being sent to the
customer.
Technical specifications:
2-way/bass reflex system
12 dB/oct/LKR/2200 Hz crossover
Nominal power, 200 W
Impedance, 8 Ohm
Frequency response, 35 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity, 91 dB / 1W/ 1M
Dimensions: 260(310) x 365(420) x 1000 mm (W x D x H) with spikes
Weight: 29.0 kg/unit.
Mid-bass section
2 x 160 mm Morel High Performance bass-midrange
One-piece DPC cone/dust cap for smooth, extended response and firm bass
Large diameter aluminum former for efficient heat transfer
75 mm diameter HEXATECH voice coil for high-power handling and superior dynamics
Massive die-cast open aluminum basket for flat and smooth response
Natural felt disc for absorption of unwanted reflections
Tweeter Morel 28 mm High Performance Elite series tweeter
ACUFLEX hand-treated soft dome and aluminum faceplate
HEXATECH voice coil for high-power handling and superior dynamics
Triple Ferrite magnet system
Under hung configuration for higher performance and lower distortion
Linear motion for high sensitivity, fast transient response and high definition
Crossover12 dB/oct/LKR/2200 Hz crossover
Mundorf Air Foil Coils, 99.999% pure OFC copper with Polypropylene insulation.
Mundorf High-End Audio Grade MKP capacitors, matched to 0.5% tolerance.
Exclusive custom braid - HGA Solid Silver/Teflon insulated inner wiring
High quality Bi-wire WBT terminal
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3. HANDLING
After removing the external covering of packing, grab the housing of the loudspeaker and pull it out
of the packing box together with the protective inner package.
Follow all the enclosed instructions for setting up the loudspeakers.
Figure 1: Protective grills are attached to the speakers with a self-centering magnet system. You can remove them by
gently pulling them away from the speakers. They can be re-attached by bringing them near to their position on the
speaker and the magnets will lock the grills into the right position.
Figure 2: Firmly mount the lower spikes
into the brass sockets in the bottom of
the speaker.
Spikes are height adjustable and allow
levelling of the speaker in the case of
uneven floors.
Figure 3: Remove WBT terminal
bridges if using bi-wire connection.
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4. PLACEMENT
All loudspeakers interact with the environment in which they are placed. Loudspeaker performance
is influenced by the size, shape, and contents of the listening room as well as the placement of the
loudspeaker within the room.
The distance between the speakers and the rear wall should, ideally, be between a half and a full
metre. (For the best stereo imaging and a sense of spaciousness, place the speakers at equal
distances from the primary listening position and the side walls; move speakers closer to the
corners or walls of the listening room to increase bass response).
Figure 4: Distance between speakers, listening area and walls
Remove all obstructions between speakers and the primary listening position. For instance, a coffee
table between a speaker and the primary listening position will degrade stereo imaging and timbre.
Placing a speaker near large objects may also cause unwanted reflections.
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In home theatre systems, the magnetic radiation of the loudspeakers must be taken into
consideration. It is strongly advised to refrain from placing front loudspeakers closer than 50cm
from your TV.
The distance between the speakers should be slightly less than the distance from the speakers to
the listening area. For the best stereo imaging and sound staging, the listener should be equidistant
from the 2 speakers.
The angle at which the speakers are aimed at the listener will vary from room to room.
We recommend the following two alternatives:
1) Position the speakers parallel to the rear wall (widen the soundstage).
2) Toe the speakers in to aim at the listening area (optimal stereo imaging and timbre).
Experimentation is vitally important to achieve optimum results in any given environment.
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5. CONNECTIONS
Turn off all audio system power before making any connections.
Use high-quality loudspeaker cables. The length and type of speaker cable used for your
system will have an audible effect.
Make all connections observing the proper polarity, positive-to-positive (+) and negative-to-
negative (–).
Most speaker cables are marked so that it is possible to distinguish between conductors by
the colour of the insulation or by a white stripe or small raised edge along one conductor. Correct
phasing of the speakers is vital for sound quality.
Connecting your Gracioso 2.0 loudspeakers
1. Connect one pair of loudspeaker wires to the input connectors. Then connect the same pair of
loudspeaker wires to the desired power amplifier output channel.
2. Repeat step 1 to connect the second loudspeaker to a separate power amplifier output channel.
Figure 5: Connection with single stereo amplifier
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Figure 6 and 7: Bi-wire connection with single stereo amplifier
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