Limited 11 User Manual
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1. GERMAN DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS Limited 11 User Manual This product complies with European Union EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC German Physiks 2011 Revision a Released December 2010 We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice For the latest version please see our web site at www german physiks com J e DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS GERMAN HIGH END TECHNOLOGY TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION iese ee ese ee eke 3 2 UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS EE ee ee see ee sae 3 3 THE PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE LIMITED II ON N ees 5 4 LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SET UP ees sees ese ee ese ee ese ee dee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee gee dee ee eke ee ee ed ee ee 5 Adjusting the Spikes EE N ee ee ee dee 5 Listening Room Layout se EE ee ee ee ee ee 7 Loudspeaker Placement EO Oes ee ee ee ee ee 7 5 CONNECTING YOURIKOUDSPEAKERS GM ORN esse ee ese see ee Re ek ee ee 10 Loudspeaker Cables aa EE RE ee ee ee Re ee ae 10 6 REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS eaaa ee ee ee ee ee ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eed ee eg ee eed ee 10 7 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN am sees DE ese sesse ee se ees se ee ee se ee ee ee ese ee 10 8 CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS SAN DER sesse se ee esse ees se ee ee se ee sae ede 11 9 WARRANTY VM i e see ka EE AE OE ees AN EA ee ee se ee ee AE Re Ee ae 11 10 SERVICE AND SUPPORT on sesse sesse esse2. Minimum 0 5m 20 inches Minimum 0 5m 20 inches Minimum 0 5m 20 inches Distance d Minimum 0 5m 20 inches 1 5 to 2 times d Listening Position Do not have the listening position closer than 1 2m from the rear wall Figure 7 Listening Room Arrangement GERI AAT al e DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH YSIKS 5 CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS NOTE An amplifier capable of delivering at least 90W into 4 ohms per channel should be used for each loudspeaker Always tighten the speaker terminals by hand The use of a tool may cause damage The input terminals are located on a panel on the back of the cabinet figure 4 These can accept spade terminals banana 5mm plugs or bare cable Loudspeaker Cables We recommend that you use loudspeaker cables terminated with high quality banana plugs such as the Shark plug shown below Figure 8 Recommended Loudspeaker Cable Termination We do not recommend the use of bare wire to connect to the loudspeaker terminals This produces an inferior connection that will further degrade as the bare conductors become tarnished NOTE Do not switch the power amplifier on until the DDD driver shipping covers have been removed as shown in section 6 6 REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS NOTE Do not touch the DDD driver diaphragms The DDD drivers may be covered with a layer of clear film to protect them whilst in transit This
3. SET UP NOTE DO NOT place the loudspeakers close to cathode ray type monitors or projectors as the very powerful magnets used in the drivers may affect the picture We recommend a minimum separation of 2m The spikes should only be adjusted by hand The use of any tool may damage the cabinet Adjusting the Spikes The spikes are supplied with a special foot C figure 5 This is flat on one side and has a recess machined into the other side It is intended to be placed under the spike flat side down and used where the user does not want the spike to come into direct contact with the floor for example when the GERMAN Nf ad a DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSII d loudspeakers are to be placed on a polished wooden floor Self adhesive felt pads are supplied which may be fixed to the flat side of the foot to give further protection from scratches They also make it easier to move the loudspeaker When the foot is used make sure that the tip of the spike is located in the centre of the recess as shown in figure 6 Figure 5 Spike with Locking Nut and Foot shown enlarged Figure 6 Correct Positioning of Foot Set the loudspeakers in their initial position in the listening room Please refer to figure 7 for guidance on positioning Screw all the spikes fully in The spikes should turn easily by hand if the loudspeaker is tilted slightly to take the weight off while they are being adjusted To check that the stand is s
4. ears be your guide Don t make changes too quickly Allow yourself time to listen properly each time a change is made If you are tired or getting frustrated you will not be able to make good judgements about what you are hearing Be prepared to try later when you are feeling fresh and have plenty of time Marking loudspeaker positions on the floor with masking tape and making notes of how each position sounds can be helpful as this will allow you to go back and revaluate earlier results Don t expect to find the best position for the loudspeakers until they have been fully run in Distance from the Front Wall We recommend that you start with the loudspeakers positioned about 1 5m from the front wall Use figure 7 to determine the distance between the speakers Listen to a piece of music that you know has clean deep bass Move your listening position within the range shown in the diagram to find the best bass and stereo imaging Move the loudspeakers back by say 15cm and readjust your listening position for the best sound as before If the sound is worse move the loudspeakers slightly forward If it is better try moving them back another 15cm Use this technique with appropriate size movements to home in on the position that provides a deep and even bass response combined with the best defined and most realistic stereo image As you move the loudspeakers closer to the front wall the level of the bass response will increase The converse wi
5. should now be removed The film should be peeled off by hand Do not use a knife 7 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN Like all audiophile equipment German Physiks loudspeakers require a break in period from new before they reach their optimum level of performance Initially the sound may seem harsh Please do not be concerned The sound will become more relaxed and smooth as the break in progresses The music used for the break in should be dynamic in order to properly exercise all the components of the loudspeakers 10 ea ATs AAT DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS For the first 10 hours play the loudspeakers at low level only This is a level where you would easily be able to carry out a conversation without needing to raise your voice After this the loudspeakers may be played at normal listening levels The break in process will be complete after 200 to 300 hours 8 CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS NOTE NEVER attempt to open the cabinets There are no user serviceable parts inside the loudspeakers NEVER touch the diaphragms on the DDD drivers or allow any object to come into contact with the diaphragms NEVER attempt to clean dust off the diaphragms Dust has no affect on their performance and may be safely ignored NEVER attempt to clean the loudspeakers with any abrasive materials or any cleaners containing ammonia alcohol or other solvents as these may damage the finish The only maintenance the loudspeakers wil
6. the contact information shown below Please note that our office hours are from 9 30 a m to 5 00 p m Monday to Thursday excluding public holidays and that we cannot respond to enquiries outside of these hours We recommend that wherever possible you contact us by email as this will allow us to give your enquiry more consideration and thus provide a more detailed reply Address DDD Manufactur GmbH GutenbergstraBe 4 D 63477 Maintal GERMANY Telephone 49 61 09 50 29 823 Fax 49 61 09 50 29 826 Email service german physiks com Web www german physiks com 12 me aa m aa j ERI AAT i DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS 12 LIMITED 11 SPECIFICATIONS Impedance 4 ohms Frequency Response 32 24 000Hz Power Handling Nominal 110W Short term 170W Amplification required Minimum 90W 4 ohms Crossover frequency 200Hz Crossover slopes DDD section 6dB octave electronic amp 18dB octave acoustic Woofer section 18dB octave electronic amp 18dB octave acoustic Sensitivity 88dB for 1W at 1m 2 way loudspeaker with 360 surround radiation Operating principie using the DDD Bending Wave Converter Input connectors 1 set of binding posts Drivers 1 x Carbon Fibre DDD driver 1 x 20cm woofer Dimensions 240mm W x 1 050mm H x 240mm D 9 5 W x 41 3 H x 9 5 D Weight 28 9kg 63 7lbs Warranty 5 years As part of our process of continually improving our products we reserve the right to change specifications withou
7. N eb ase ee se Ge ee AE Re AR Ke ee 11 11 HOW TO CONTACT US Er N sesse esse ee oe ee se Re ee AE Re AR ee 12 12 LIMITED 11 SPEGIFICATIONS E EE SN esse sesse sesse ede Ed see ee see ee ee ee Re ee AR Se ee ke 13 13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION 22 EG sees see esse ese ee ee ee AE Re Re AR AE ee 14 ve IE HP MAI l DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the German Physiks Limited 11 loudspeakers for your audio system The Limited 11 is a 2 way design using a single carbon fibre DDD driver and a high performance woofer Itis entirely handmade and is built and tested by highly skilled technicians at our factory in Germany Every step in the design and manufacture of this product has been dedicated to producing a loudspeaker that will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment We strongly recommend that you read this manual before attempting to use the loudspeakers as it will enable you obtain the best performance from them 2 UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS NOTE When lifting the loudspeakers out of the packing hold them around the sides of the cabinet Do not lift at the end of the cabinet with the spikes as you may damage the woofer figure 3 Do not lift the loudspeakers by the DDD driver support pillars figure 4 as this may damage the driver Do not remove the spikes as the woofers may be damaged if the loudspeaker is stood up without these fitted Each Limited 11 weighs approxim
8. ately 29kg 64lbs and should not be lifted by one person alone Always have help when lifting a loudspeaker The DDD drivers may be protected with clear film or cardboard covers We recommend that these be left in place until the loudspeakers have been placed in their final location so as to guard against accidental damage during handling The Limited 11 is supplied with each loudspeaker packed separately in a double carton This must be kept horizontal as shown in figure 1 Before opening the cartons please inspect them for damage If you see any damage please contact the supplying audio dealer immediately and provide them with a full description of the damage Do not attempt to unpack the loudspeakers until you have spoken with the dealer and have been advised how to proceed To unpack the loudspeakers please follow the instructions below NOTE When cutting the sealing tape on the inner and outer cartons make sure that the cutter blade does not penetrate more than 1cm into the carton 1 Place the carton upright as shown in figure 1 and carefully cut the sealing tape GERMAN Vr al 2 DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH ysIKS Figure 1 Limited 11 Shipping Carton 2 Open the flaps on the outer carton then carefully cut the sealing tape on the inner carton 3 Open the flaps on the inner carton and remove the three foam packing pieces B and C in figure 2 Figure 2 Limited 11 Shipping Carton 4 Lift the loudspeak
9. d items must be shipped in the original packing German Physiks will not be responsible for any damage that occurs as a result of the use of non standard packing Returns received in non standard packing will be replaced with new packing at the owner s expense If you need new packing please contact your German Physiks dealer or the factory For items returned to the factory under warranty during the first year German Physiks will pay for the shipping charges both ways A shipping company approved by German Physiks must be used and the items will be returned to the customer using the same carrier or an equivalent service For loudspeakers returned to the factory under warranty after the first year the customer is responsible for paying all shipping and related charges back to the factory A shipping company approved by German Physiks must be used Providing this condition is met German Physiks will pay the cost of shipping the loudspeakers back to the customer German Physiks will not pay any shipping costs if a Loudspeakers or parts are returned without a RA number b No fault is found c If the fault is judged to be due to misuse such as but not limited to burnt out voice coils and dents or scratches on driver diaphragms or cabinets Customers are responsible for all freight duties and related shipping charges for loudspeakers returned for non warranty repairs 11 HOW TO CONTACT US If you wish to get in touch with us please use
10. ead to an uneven bass response 4 Avoid having any hard surfaces between your listening position and the loudspeakers This will generate additional reflections that may degrade the stereo image For this reason where ever possible equipment should be located at the side of the room If you have a hard floor tile or wood it may be helpful to place a carpet on the floor covering the area between the loudspeakers and the listening position as this will reduce unwanted early reflections 5 Avoid having the listening position closer than 1 2m from the rear wall as early reflections from this wall will degrade the stereo image 6 If the room has acoustic panels or other room treatments try the initial set up with these removed The Limited 11 being an omnidirectional loudspeaker interacts with the room in a very different way than conventional designs and it relies on a certain amount of reflection off the walls to work properly Excessive absorption prevents the formation of good stereo images and can also lead to an imbalanced frequency response Only re introduce the treatments if listening shows they are necessary for example to treat boominess and do so in stages not all at once Loudspeaker Placement Every room is different so we cannot give hard and fast rules for where the loudspeakers should be placed The instructions below provide a useful technique for finding the best position The key is to be prepared to experiment and let your
11. er out of the box by supporting it under the sides of the cabinet and stand it on its spikes Do not lift by the DDD driver see figure 4 When lifting the loudspeaker from the vertical is necessary to place one hand under the base of the loudspeaker To avoid damaging the woofer ensure that you only support the base of the loudspeaker by the underside of the cabinet see figure 3 Figure 3 Limited 11 Woofer ai ae mae j ERI AAT i e DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH YSIKS Please confirm that the cartons contain the following items Item Quantity Description 1 2 Limited 11 Loudspeakers 2 1 Limited 11 User Manual 3 2 Cleaning Cloths 4 8 Spike Support Feet 5 8 Self adhesive felt pads If any items are missing or show signs of damage please contact the supplying dealer immediately Please retain all of the packing as you will need this should it be necessary in the future to ship the loudspeakers The use of any other packing may result in the loudspeakers sustaining damage in transit Such damage is not covered by the warranty Should you require replacement packing please contact your German Physiks dealer the national distributor or the factory directly 3 THE PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE LIMITED 11 DDD driver DDD driver __ p gt support pillars Input terminals Ls ad Front View Rear View Figure 4 Principle Features of the Limited 11 4 LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND
12. itting squarely on the spikes 1 If the loudspeaker can be rocked in the 10 o clock to 4 o clock direction lean the loudspeaker to the left and screw out the right hand front spike by the amount of movement you saw Set the loudspeaker back upright and repeat the process until it is sitting squarely on all four spikes The lock nut B figure 5 can now be tightened up against the base of the loudspeaker by hand 2 If the loudspeaker can be rocked in the 2 o clock to 8 o clock direction lean the loudspeaker to the right and screw out the left hand front spike by the amount of movement you saw Set the loudspeaker back upright and repeat the process until it is sitting squarely on all four spikes The lock nut B figure 5 can now be tightened up against the base of the loudspeaker by hand me aa maa j ERI AAT i DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS Listening Room Layout The following points will help you optimise your listening room layout 1 The left and right sides of the room should be symmetrical If the room is asymmetrical this will degrade the quality of the stereo image This is because most of the sound energy that you hear is reflected before it reaches your ears 2 Place the loudspeakers symmetrically in the room i e the same distance from the centre line of the room and the same distance from the front wall 3 Avoid placing the loudspeakers similar distances from the side and front walls as this may l
13. l require is periodic dusting to remove dust and any fingerprints from the cabinets Please use the cleaning cloths supplied with the loudspeakers These cloths should be used dry Do not use any form of liquid with them Additional cloths may be obtained via your local German Physiks dealer national distributor or direct from German Physiks 9 WARRANTY These German Physiks loudspeakers are warranted to be free from defects if used under normal conditions for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase provided that the customer registers their purchase by completing and returning the registration form at the end of this manual within 7 days of purchase A copy of the receipt issued at the time of purchase must also be returned If this is not done the warranty period will be 5 years from the date of shipment from the factory This warranty is transferable to subsequent owners who must register their purchase with us Modifications or repairs performed by the factory or by an authorised repair agent shall be guaranteed for the remaining period of the warranty or for 1 year which ever is greater Any unauthorised modifications or repairs will invalidate the warranty The warranty will also be invalidated if German Physiks determines that the loudspeakers have been subject to misuse including but not Limited to burnt out voice coils and dents or scratches on driver diaphragms or cabinets There is no other express warranty on German Physik
14. ll be true as you move the loudspeakers away from the front wall The Limited 11 should not be placed closer than 1m from the front wall If the loudspeakers are too close to the front GERMAN TT ie DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH YSIKS wall not only will the bass response be excessive but the stereo image will be degraded due to an increase in early reflections Distance from the Side Wall Moving the loudspeakers closer to the sidewalls will increase the bass response If you move the loudspeakers closer to the sidewalls make the appropriate adjustment to the listening position We do not recommend placing the loudspeakers closer than 1m from the sidewalls as the early reflections will degrade the stereo image Positioning the loudspeakers too close to the sidewalls will also lead to an uneven bass response If you change the distance to the sidewalls listen to the loudspeakers a little further forward and a little further back to confirm that the distance to the front wall is the optimum Aim to find a position that provides an even bass response combined with the best defined and most realistic stereo image when seated at the listening position Because the Limited 11 is an omnidirectional loudspeaker there is no need to adjust the toe in angle The loudspeakers should always be set with the front of the loudspeakers facing down the room DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS GERMAN HIGH END TECHNOLOGY
15. s products This warranty shall not extend beyond the stated warranty period No responsibility is assumed for incidental or consequential damage 10 SERVICE AND SUPPORT In the first instance please contact your local German Physiks dealer or distributor They will diagnose the fault and liaise with German Physiks to decide the best way to affect a repair If they are unable to assist you please contact German Physiks by phone on 49 61 09 50 29 823 by fax on 49 61 09 11 ai ae maa j ERI AAI i DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS 50 29 826 or by email at service german physiks com You may also contact us via our web site at www german physiks com Please take into account time differences between Germany and where you are calling from should you need to phone us Email is our preferred method of initial contact Please supply the model name and serial numbers of your loudspeakers and as much information about the problem as possible The serial number is printed on a label attached to the underside of the loudspeaker s base plate In the vast majority of cases the repair will be dealt with by sending spare parts from the factory In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to return your loudspeakers or any part of them to the factory you will be given a Return Authorization RA number This number must be clearly marked on the outside of the packing Returns made without a RA number will not be accepted Any returne
16. t notice 13 ve IE RI MAI DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS 13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to register your purchase and obtain the full 5 year warranty please complete the form below within 7 days of purchase and return it by post together with a copy of the receipt of purchase to DDD Manufactur GmbH GutenbergstraBe 4 D 63477 Maintal GERMANY Alternatively you can email scans of the registration form and proof of purchase to us at registration german physiks com Name Address Country Zip Post Code Model Limited 11 DDD Type Carbon Fibre Serial Number See label under input terminals Date of Purchase Name of Dealer Address of Dealer Country Zip Post Code 14
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