Pequod Borea Sub 13.1 Manual de usuario
Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
Borea Sub 13.1
12” Acoustic suspension subwoofer
User guide
Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
Index
1 Technical Specications
2 Unpacking and Checking
3 Cables and Set-up
4 Installation and System Design
5 Accessories
6 Maintenance and Surface Protection
7 Warranty
8 Authenticity
Borea Sub 13.1
12” Acoustic suspension subwoofer
Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
1 Technical Specications
Borea Sub 13.1 is a long excursion
acoustic suspension system in a ovoi-
dal axisymmetric closed structure, cha-
racterized by extreme sensitivity, dyna-
mics and emission power, made with
an incredibly rigid and light structure
of durable composite materials. Unlike
all other alternatives currently avai-
lable, this low-frequency speaker was
made without technical and dimensio-
nal compromises, with structural tech-
nologies not utilized in the professional
audio market. Thus it achieves maxi-
mum acoustic performance with an ele-
gant design and a unique personality.
All other subwoofer, bass reex, on the
professional audio market are built insi-
de wooden box structures. This makes
them awed due to structural resonan-
ces and internal acoustic problems re-
lated to stationary waves. Furthermore,
the wooden structure is very heavy and
is characterized by problems related to
protection and durability, with little resi-
stance to atmospheric agents. Ovoidal
13.1 represents an exclusive technolo-
gical innovation, built from high quality
composite materials in a special ovoidal
shell shape. The scratch-resistant glos-
sy surfaces deliver resistance to atmo-
spheric agents, combined with a great
power with an extremely high eciency
and a very high sensitivity, which allows
Ovoidal 13.1 to truly distinguish itself
when compared to any product from
the main competing brands. Borea Sub
13.1 guarantees the perfect loading of
low frequencies in sensitivity, depth,
control and SPL expressed by the usa-
ge of few watts. Borea Sub 13.1 uses
a single high quality , high excursion
transducer of 12“diameter. The structu-
re is rigid and very light (considering the
overall weight and the dB/Kg ratio). The
aesthetic impact is extraordinary and is
absolutely unique on the professional
sound market.
TYPE
FREQUENCY
RESPONSE
TOTAL
SENSITIVITY
NOMINAL
IMPEDANCE
POWER
HANDLING
MANAGE
RECOMMENDED
AMPLIFIER
DISPERSION
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS
FINISH
CONNECTORS
DIMENSIONS
(WITH SUPPORT)
WEIGHT
Acoustic suspension subwoofer in ovoi-
dal structure
38 Hz - 1,5 KHz
92 dB 1W/1m
8 Ohm
450 W nominal, 900 W power continuo-
us program
2 Ch amplier to a couple of Borea
(stereo)+DSP to match to satellite.
High-pass lter @30Hz, 24 dB/oct.But
Low- pass lter @100-120Hz, 24 dB/
oct. LR
Full Fatt Audio FFA 6000
Omnidirectional
Fiber-reinforced composite, stainless
steel
all ral color and texture on order
1(2)x Neutrik NL4 or custom preference
(W) 480mm (H) 480mm (D) 450mm
(W) 18,8inch (H) 18,8 inch (D) 17,7inch
15 Kg (33 lb)
480mm (18,8 inch )450mm (17,7 inch )
480mm (18,8 inch )
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2: Unboxing
The Borea system, like every other Pequod pro-
duct, is built with high standards of control and
quality. At the end of the production process and
before packaging, each system is tested: acou-
stically measured and recorded in our company
database. For each Borea serial number, we
have the related test les recorded in the archi-
ve. Before being packed in its box we complete
an inspection of surfaces and structures. Units
are packed into wooden crates or heavy card-
board boxes with internal foam padding before
shipping.
Extraction from box:
The Borea weighs 15 kg each, and is taken from
the box simply following the steps shown here.
Keep the packaging for further storage or tran-
sportation, unless units are to be permanently
installed.
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1: Carefully cut tape and
open carboard box
2: Remove packing materials
and save for re-use
3: lift speaker body with
both hands when ready
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3 Wiring and Settings
Borea has an input made with a female NL4 connector. Through a dedicated cable and terminated
with 2 male NL4Fc connectors it is connected directly to the output of the power amplier.
The connectors are standard NL4 (+ 1 / -1 connected + 2 / -2 empty) or water proof on request.
In case of custom realization by the installer of the connection cables, we recommend specifying
installation-grade Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cables for permanent installations.
The cables should use Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) of grade C11000 or above.
For distances of over 15 meters between Borea and ampliers we recommend increasing the
section of the cable poles to 4 sq mm, to avoid excessive emission level losses. For lengths of less
than 15 m, you can use 2-pole cables, each with a section of 2.5 sqmm.
Connection diagrams:
A) 1x Borea (see g.below): Cable between Borea and amp (not supplied): 2-pole cable (2.5 sq
mm minimum section per pole up to 15 m cable length, in addition we recommend switching to 4
sq mm for pole), terminated with Nl4Fc male connector (+ 1 / -1 connected and corresponding to
+1 red and -1 black on the amplier, + 2 / -2 empty) to connect to the Borea input, which has an
NL4 female connector, standard or WP on request.
Borea
NL4FC NL4FC2p
Ampli + DSP
( +1 -1 on ampli exit )
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B) 2x Borea (in parallel, close to each other)
(see g. Below):
1x Main cable between Borea and amp, made
with 2-pole cable.
Terminals made with NL4 male connectors
(+ 1 / -1 connected + 2 / -2 empty), terminal
towards the amplier made with NL4 male con-
nector (+ 1 / -1 connected to +1 red and -1 black
on the amplier and + 2 / -2 empty). Sections of
poles: 2.5 sq mm minimum section per pole up
to a cable length of 15 m, in addition we recom-
mend switching to 4 sq mm per pole.
1x Secondary cable, 2-pole, which connects the
2 Boreas together.
Terminals made with NL4 male connectors
(+ 1 / -1 connected + 2 / -2 empty). Sections of
poles: section 2.5 mmq per pole and cable len-
gth of about 1.5 m
Parallel Connection
Borea
Borea
NL4FC
NL4FC
NL4FC
NL4FC
2p
2p
IN
IN
DSP general settings:
Band pass:
High-pass lter @ 30Hz, 24 dB / oct But.
Low pass lter @ 100-120Hz, 24 dB / oct LR.
Gain and Time Alignment: it depends on Satel-
lite utilized
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Kona + Borea Zephyrus + Borea Ostro + Borea
4 Installation and system design
The Borea can typically be used as a very high
quality system to sonorize Small listening are-
as, or as subwoofer for small-scale live even-
ts in need of high sound quality. In all cases it
is necessary to use suitable satellites (Ostro,
Zephyrus, Kona available from the catalog Pe-
quod) to have a full range system. Borea repre-
sents the optimal choice as a subwoofer to be
combined with the Ostro, Zephyrus (or for Kona
storm by increasing the number of sub Borea
for each satellite, to balance the emissions), to
have a full range system, of high quality and glo-
bal sensitivity.
The gure shows the typical combination, with
Kona, Zephyrus and Ostro.
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In Indoor systems:
we recommend placing the Borea against the
wall (wall position) or in a corner position, to
avoid harmful (for the purposes of emission re-
gularity) reections of acoustic waves and incre-
ase the overall performance of the system.
Corner Position
Wall Position
x1
x2
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Assembly + anchoring:
As for the assembly and possible anchoring of
Borea during installation, the subwoofer must
be placed in its frame, inserting the tube in the
lower seat of the sub (tighten the 2 screws,me-
tric thread M8).
If necessary, there is the possibility of anchoring
the 3 feet of the frame to the ground, by means
of screws, metric thread M6, screwed between
the oor and the threaded insert M6, placed in
each foot of the product.
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x2 screws ,M8
x2 screws ,M8
Floor
Base
5: Accessories
In the Pequod catalog there are some accessories
to be used with Borea.
Cod. BAG01BO: Protective PVC Bag sized for Bo-
rea, waterproof soft nish to protect from scratches
and weather
Cod. GRBO: Front Protection Grille of the woofer,
made of stainless steel. Usually included as stan-
dard component in most orders, delete option is
available when protection is not needed
Cod. BS01BO: Stainless steel base for Borea:
necessary when Borea is connected to a Sat ( with
interconnection pipe)
Cod. BS02BO: Stainless steel base for Borea:
recommended when Borea is a stand alone subwo-
ofer (on oor ,stage ,desk )
Cod. TBBBO: Interconnection pipe, stainless steel
diameter 35mm for sat. ( Lenght: 350, 550, 650,
1000 )
Cod. TBB20BO: Interconnection pipe, stainless
steel diameter 20mm for sat. ( Lenght: 350, 550,
650, 1000 )
Cod. ADT3520: adapter to use interconnection pipe
with diameter 20 mm
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Water proof bag
Cod. BAG01BO
Ovoid
connection
pipe
Cod. TBBBO
Adapter
Cod. ADT3520
Ovoid connection
pipe
Cod. TBB20BO
Steel Mesh grille
Cod. GRBO
Stainless steel base
Cod. BS02BO
Stainless steel base
Cod. BS01BO
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