Piega Portable Loudspeaker 2008 User's Manual
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1. Model AP 3 AS 3 Design principle 2 way system 2 way system Recommended 20 150 Watt 20 150 Watt amplifier output Sensitivity 90 db W m 89 db W m Impedance 4 Ohm 4 Ohm Frequency range 45 Hz 50 kHz 45 Hz 22 kHz Equipment 2 10cm MDS bass 2 10 cm MDS bass 1 LDR tweeter 1 26 mm LDS dome Connection Multi Connectors Multi Connectors Dimensions HxWxD 41x25x12cm 41x25x 12 Weight 6 kg 6 kg Finish Aluminum cabinet Aluminum cabinet Front grill metal black Front grill metal black Aluminum cabinets Aluminum cabinets black anodized and black anodized and Front grill silver optional Front grill silver optional LK 4 118 129 y t AS 3 409 Model TC 40 CX TC40C TP4C TS4C Design principle 3 way system center loudspeaker 2 way system center loudspeaker 2 way system center loudspeaker 2 way system center loudspeaker Recommended 20 250 Watt 20 200 Watt 20 150 Watt 20 150 Watt amplifier output Sensitivity 91 db W m 91 db W m 90 db W m 90 db W m Impedance 4 Ohm 4 Ohm 4 Ohm 4 Ohm Frequency range 35 Hz 50 kHz 40 Hz 50 kHz 50 Hz 50 kHz 50 Hz 22 kHz Equipment 2 15 cm MOM bass 2 13 cm MDS bass 2 10cm MDS bass 2 10cm MDS bass 1 C2 coaxial ribbon system 1 LDR tweeter 1 LDR tweeter 1 26 mm LDS dome Connection WBT WBT Multi Connectors Mu2. 2 2 PIEGA 2008 PIEGA PIEGA The Company Even after more than twenty years since the founding of our company PIEGA we have still kept our passion for building loudspeakers for discerning audiophiles We have held true to our core expertise and our specialties the LDR Linear Drive Ribbon tweeter the coaxial ribbon system and the seamless aluminum cabinet have now become synonymous amongst specialists with audio excellence This has encouraged our developers to constantly find new technologies for perfect sound reproduction with innovations that get one step closer to the original However as well as an eagerness to innovate our company also has constancy as an important cornerstone For us this constancy means working together with long standing employees preserving our know how creating timelessly beautiful products purchasing our raw materials and parts from reliable and fair suppliers maintaining business relationships with reputable partners and having an open ear for our customers even after several years Naturally the human factor is of central importance In the old industrial buildings directly on the lake in Horgen and on the banks of the same lake in W denswil is where our sound systems have always been created by hand from A Z in an environment of humanity and crafts manship From the entry level loudspeaker up to the top model every one passes through several hands
3. 111 x 19 x 21cm 40 x 19 x 21 cm Weight 35 kg 31 kg 28 kg 11 kg Finish Aluminum cabinet Aluminum cabinet Aluminum cabinet Aluminum cabinet Front grill metal black Front grill metal black Front grill metal black Front grill metal black Aluminum cabinets Aluminum cabinets Aluminum cabinets Aluminum cabinets black anodized and black anodized and black anodized and black anodized and Front grill silver optional Front grill silver optional Front grill silver optional Front grill silver optional 300 287 299 TC 70 X TC 50 0 Be 1018 196 Model TP7 TP5 TP 5 S Small TP 3 Design principle 3 way system column loudspeaker 2 1 2 way system column loudspeaker 2 1 2 way system column loudspeaker 2 way system compact loudspeaker Recommended 20 250 Watt 20 200 Watt 20 150 Watt 20 150 Watt amplifier output Sensitivity 91 db W m 91 db W m 90 db W m 89 db W m Impedance 4 Ohm 4 Ohm 4 Ohm 4 Ohm Frequency range 30 Hz 50 kHz 35 Hz 50 kHz 40 Hz 50 kHz 40 Hz 50 kHz Equipment 4 13 cm MDS bass 2 13 cm MDS bass 2 10cm MDS bass 1 13 cm MDS bass 1 13 cm MDS midrange 1 LDR tweeter 1 LDR tweeter 1 LDR tweeter 1 LDR tweeter Connection WBT WBT Multiconnectors WBT Dimensions HxWxD 161 x 19 x 21 cm 111 x 19 x 21 cm 102 x 14 x 16 cm 31 x 19x 21 c
4. and equipment the AP AS loudspeakers can be used in a host of different variations The loudspeakers are the right choice for both stereo operation and home cinema applications No wonder that the audio press wrote the following This set has the power the pace the magic the lightness Switzerland s smallest yet finest peaks This naturally speaks for itself Ideally suited to wall mounted use AP 3 and AS 3 offer a wide range of installation options Your specialist dealer will be glad to explain all the necessary details Thanks to the unique MDS technology Maximum Displacement Suspension of the new bass chassis these stylish loudspeakers are sure to impress The accurately dimensioned aluminum cabinet in combination with the neodymium dome AS 3 and precision designed frequency crossover makes a good impression with the absolutely natural musical integrity of even the most complex pieces Furthermore the AP 3 even uses a genuine PIEGA LDR ribbon tweeter inside The loudspeakers can be mounted both vertically and horizontally without any loss in quality They are therefore ideal as center speakers above or below a flat screen When combined with an active subwoofer such as the PS 1 they can create acoustic dimensions that convey the genuine cinema experience Totally captivated by the enthralling musical integrity of their new music system listeners are ensured hours of enjoyable relaxation PIEGA Center Series T
5. go without saying The audio press worldwide has proclaimed it a milestone in loud speaker construction The qualities of the accurately designed frequency crossover are also naturally first class This all together results in an exciting musical experience with a naturalness to stir all the emotions Top class floorstanding loudspeaker with ribbon tweeter TC 50 The elegant TC 50 floor standing trapezoidal loudspeaker comes with the same MOM technology in the bass range and the same uncompromising housing as the high end model TC 70 X The tweeter system used is the legendary LDR II ribbon tweeter which has been well established for 15 years and which still today represents the state of the ensures an elegant and highly resolved sound Regardless of whether you are playing loud or soft music large symphonic works or the intimate music of a jazz trio the TC 50 offers outstanding sound quality with every musical direction for even discerning audiophiles Slime line reference column loudspeaker with coaxial ribbon system TC 30 X The TC 30 X rounds off the TC range perfectly and fulfills every wish in this category The loudspeaker with the modest dimensions fits in every room and it has a fine and discrete presence even in small spaces However in no way is its performance small scale and the TC 30 X offers optimum purity with extensive musicality Two MOM bass woofers ensure an incredibly full sound in the bass range Like al
6. listener this means absolutely no interference and the highest level of sound quality A pity that we can t offer you a sound test at this point You would be delighted unadulterated musical enjoyment The coaxial ribbon systems are built by our specialists with hours of painstaking craftsmanship in precisely maintained climatic conditions at our factory in Horgen and thoroughly tested When it comes to quality we leave nothing to chance New ways were also developed for the design of loudspeaker cabinets The extrud ed aluminum cabinets are PIEGA innovations finished to perfection with optimum damping without any intrinsic sound Have you noticed the unique geometry of the individual series Each of the new shapes trapezoidal semi elliptical and C shaped offer individual acoustic proper ties and stand out for their interesting volume response In one thing however there is no difference between the series All offer the same high level of quality Most of our standard products are finished in high quality aluminum A black front grill is included in the delivery as a cover in order to protect parts that are sensitive to contact Optional silver coverings are also available Useful accessories such as stands cables and wall brackets are also offered on our website In this catalogue we are pleased to present three new products After nearly ten years our previous flagship the C 40 now has to transfer its leadership to the new CL 12
7. 0 X At this point we can already assure you that it s a powerful successor Kurt Scheuch and his team set about meeting the demand for smaller and better The result is a slim line elegant floor standing loudspeaker with a coaxial midrange tweeter ribbon The minimum volume for a floor standing loudspeaker of this quality is compensated for by means of the coaxial ribbon system the special bass chassis and a recently developed frequency crossover The third new product is a powerful subwoofer and more information on this is provided in the products section However all new developments have the following top priority the authentic and highly resolved reproduction of each individual tone Regardless of whether the recordings were produced in the concert in the recording studio or on the lawn we demand from our loudspeakers the highest audio quality absolute resonance freedom and unbeatable frequency linearity and above all one thing music Therefore don t be astonished if the imperfections of some well known musical greats are mercilessly exposed 2 PIEGA CL Series Reference floorstanding loudspeaker with coaxial ribbon system CL 120 X The new CL 120 X is now available to succeed the legendary and widely acclaimed C 40 Not a simple task many might think and rightly so There has probably never been so much effort invested in the fine tuning of this new speaker Thanks to advancements in several areas the newcome
8. g loudspeaker with coaxial ribbon system CL 90 X Fascinating sound quality free of interference from the lowest ultra precise bass to the cleanest midrange and tweeter thus bringing visual and acoustic elegance and harmony Perfect sound quality is produced from the combination of a high speed MOM Magnetic Optimized Motor bass chassis and coaxial midrange tweeter system since C2 coaxial ribbon system offers in the X Y axes and the Z axis the same point as the acoustic center so that all frequencies are transferred at the same time The aluminum cabinet with its sophisticated damping is free of intrinsic sound The sound produced is only radiated from the membranes and offers an astounding level of clarity and purity thus producing a musical experience that delights the listener with all its subtleties All you need to do is to put on your favorite music close your eyes and savor the wonderful sound range of the CL 90 X DD LD DD f PIEGA TC Series Reference floorstanding loudspeaker with coaxial ribbon system TC 70 X The TC 70 X is equipped with superfast MOM technology Magnetic Optimized Motor bass chassis The increased transient properties of the bass loudspeakers har monize perfectly with our fast coaxial ribbon system and the seamless aluminum cabinet pressed from one block provides the technological basis for a resonance free loudspeaker housing The outstanding qualities of the coaxial ribbon system
9. he center loudspeaker with coaxial ribbon system TC 40 CX A large number of tests in international hi fi magazines emphasize the quality and the significance of the world s only PIEGA coaxial ribbon system describing it as a masterpiece and milestone in loudspeaker development Designed to meet the most exacting requirements the Piega TC 40 CX center loudspeaker offers a virtually perfect impulse response thanks to the excellent combination of the unrivalled Piega coaxial ribbon system and two unique 15 cm bass chassis units with MOMO technology Magnetic Optimized Motor In other words an as yet unknown level of sound perfection The center speaker for the TP and TC Series with ribbon tweeter TC 40 C The PIEGATC 40 C model stands out with its sound quality and optimum spatial imaging Featuring the unique PIEGA LDR ribbon tweeter and the MDS basses this 2 1 2 way system offers brilliant sound reproduction with an unembellished directness and clarity that is only achievable with PIEGA technology Thanks to its excellent sound transmission the PIEGATC 40 C loudspeaker offers outstanding musical enjoyment from any location in the listening environment Home cinema lovers will be delighted The compact center speaker with ribbon tweeter TP4C The PIEGATP 4 C center loudspeaker was designed for the most demanding require ments and combines outstanding home cinema quality with modest dimensions It comes with all the technical benefits of
10. l X models the TC 30 X is equipped with the coaxial ribbon system which means that the acoustic center of midrange and tweeter excludes any disturbing interference Precise sound reproduction and pure musical enjoyment hand made by PIEGA in Horgen Reference compact loudspeaker with coaxial ribbon system TC 10 X A compact loudspeaker in terms of dimensions In terms of technology however a top performer with all the special features of the TC 70 X The new powerful bass chassis with MOM technology and the unique coaxial ribbon system A big sound from a small cabinet the TC 10 X turns this wish into reality In combination with a subwoofer like the PS 2 this speaker allows you to create a system that will leave you lost for words even in very large rooms PIEGA TP Series Large top class column loudspeaker with ribbon tweeter TP7 An attractive 160 cm column loudspeaker extravagantly equipped with state of the art technology Four new bass chassis with MDS technology Maximum Displacement Suspension are used in the low frequency range The midrange sound is accurately reproduced by the new MDS midrange speakers and the fine silky quality of the LDR ribbon tweeter offers an outstanding treble range With all these technical treasures hi fi experts speak of singular frequency linearity and resonance free cumulative decay spectrum For music lovers this means that their favorite music is reproduced faithfully eve
11. ller than the model PS 2 but with a bass that s almost as powerful The solid and precise bass delivery of the PS 1 can even be fully appreciated in large rooms PIEGA Accessories The PIEGA loudspeaker cable OPUS 1 and OPUS 3 The loudspeaker cables perfectly matched to the electrody namic characteristics of the PIEGA ribbon tweeter systems PIEGA s state of the art OPUS 1 four core loudspeaker cable combines copper of the highest purity with a special crystal line structure and perfect insulation The ideal connection to the CL 120 X CL 90 X and PIEGA s other top class loud speakers with a coaxial ribbon system The OPUS 3 cable is also an alternative A top quality copper cable with two high purity copper conductors and shielded with a braid of the purest fine quality copper Fits perfectly with the legendary PIEGA ribbon tweeter Whatever the case the OPUS cables are the key to optimizing your hi fi system The PIEGA Spikes Spikes are used for absorbing interfering frequencies They enable fine acoustic nuances to be audible immediately whilst preventing interference from microvibrations Technical Data The loudspeakers of all series are available on request in a range of different finishes and with different loudspeaker coverings Model CL 120 X CL 90 X Design principle 3 way system floor standing 3 way system floor standing loudspeaker loudspeaker Recommended 20 250 Watt 20 250 Watt a
12. lti Connectors Dimensions HxWxD 19x 61 x 21 cm 19x 61 x 21 cm 14 x 51 x 15 cm 14 x 41 x 15 cm Weight 16 kg 12 kg 6 5 kg 6 kg Finish Aluminum cabinet Front grill metal black Aluminum cabinets black anodized and Front grill silver optional Aluminum cabinet Front grill metal black Aluminum cabinets black anodized and Front grill silver optional Aluminum cabinet Front grill metal black Aluminum cabinets black anodized and Front grill silver optional Aluminum cabinet Front grill metal black Aluminum cabinets black anodized and Front grill silver optional 209 M Q 611 2092 TC 40C ONO TP4C C p Er 154 1 C 7 Model PS2 PS 1 Design principle active subwoofer active bassreflex subwoofer Recommended amplifier output integrated 500 Watt amplifier integrated 250 Watt amplifier Sensitivity variable variable Impedance Frequency range 19 Hz dB variable 24 Hz 3 dB variable Equipment 2 26 cm LDB XL bass 1 22 cm LDB XL bass Connection LFE Line In Hi Level LFE Line In Hi Level Dimensions HxWxD 45 x 40 x 40 cm 41 x 32x 36 cm Weight 43 kg 17 kg Finish Housing in silver finish Housing in silver finish Top section aluminium Top section al
13. m Weight 31 kg 21 5 kg 12 kg 7 kg Finish Aluminum cabinet Aluminum cabinet Aluminum cabinet Aluminum cabinet Front grill metal black Front grill metal black Front grill metal black Front grill metal black Aluminum cabinets Aluminum cabinets Aluminum cabinets Aluminum cabinets black anodized and black anodized and black anodized and black anodized and Front grill silver optional Front grill silver optional Front grill silver optional Front grill silver optional TP7 COOOZOO2 300 TPS OOO TP5S OOS TP3 Model TS5 TS3 Design principle 2 1 2 way system column loudspeaker 2 way system compact loudspeaker Recommended 20 150 Watt 20 150 Watt amplifier output Sensitivity 90 db W m 87 db W m Impedance 4 Ohm 4 Ohm Frequency range 45 Hz 22 kHz 60 Hz 22 kHz Equipment 2 10cm MDS bass 1 26 mm LDS dome 1 10 cm MDS bass 1 26 mm LDS dome Connection Multi Connectors Multi Connectors Dimensions HxWxD 102 x 14 x 16 cm 21 x14 x 16 cm Weight 12 kg 3 kg Finish Aluminum cabinet Aluminum cabinet Front grill metal black Front grill metal black Aluminum cabinets Aluminum cabinets black anodized and black anodized and Front grill silver optional Front grill silver optional TS5 o 1015 TS3 Hisz all
14. mplifier output Sensitivity 92 db W m 92 db W m Impedance 4 Ohm 4 Ohm Frequency range 22 Hz 50 kHz 24 Hz 50 kHz Equipment 2 22cm MOM bass 2 22cm MOM bass 1 C1 coaxial ribbon system 1 C2 coaxial ribbon system Connection Bi Wiring WBT Bi Wiring WBT Dimensions HxWxD 113 x 28 x 38 cm 113 x 28 x 38 cm Weight 77 kg 75 kg Finish Black piano finish cabinet Baffle and top aluminum silver front grill in silver optional Cabinets silver or black anodized Aluminum cabinet Front grill in silver optional Aluminum cabinets black anodized CL 120 X so Model TC 70 X TC 50 TC 30 X TC 10 X Design principle 3 way system floorstanding loudspeaker 2 1 2 way system floorstanding loudspeaker 3 way system column loudspeaker 3 way system compact loudspeaker Recommended 20 250 Watt 20 250 Watt 20 250 Watt 20 200 Watt amplifier output Sensitivity 92 db W m 92 db W m 90 db W m 90 db W m Impedance 4 Ohm 4 Ohm 4 Ohm 4 Ohm Frequency range 26 Hz 50 kHz 26 Hz 50 kHz 34Hz 50kHz 38 Hz 50 kHz Equipment 2 18cm MOM bass 2 18cm MOM bass 2 15cm MOM bass 1 15 cm MOM bass 1 C2 coaxial ribbon system 1 LDR tweeter 1 C2 coaxial ribbon system 1 C2 coaxial ribbon system Connection Bi Wiring WBT Bi Wiring WBT Bi Wiring WBT Bi Wiring WBT Dimensions HxWxD 102 x 26 x 29 cm 102 x 26 x 29 cm
15. n at very low volume Top class column loudspeaker with ribbon tweeter TP5 Elegant slimline designs that are ideal where sound requirements are greater than the space available With two new 13 cm bass chassis with MDS for a full bodied bass performance These are combined with the stunning musicality and dynamics of the PIEGA LDR ribbon tweeter for a clean and unerring musical integrity Top class slim line column loudpeaker with ribbon tweeter TP 5 S Small The 102 cm high aluminum housing with its trapezoidal design not only stands out on account of its sleek and elegant looks but also due to the incredibly full sound for its size from the highest to the lowest notes No wonder since the TP 5 S is equipped with the legendary PIEGA ribbon tweeter a guarantee for pure unerring sound reproduction Two bass chassis with the new MDS technology handle the medium and low ranges Top class compact loudspeaker with ribbon tweeter TP 3 The small yet elegant compact loudspeaker stands out with many benefits of the larger models With its newly designed bass chassis with MDS technology Maximum Displacement Suspension this loudspeaker can offer an impressively exciting musical experience even in medium sized rooms The legendary LDR ribbon tweeter once more demonstrates its superiority in the entire music spectrum Tul TEK le ll ll foe PIEGA TS Series Slimline column loudspeaker in the upper medium quality
16. r doesn t need to be afraid of comparison on the contrary Like its predecessor the CL 120 X comes with a C1 large coaxial ribbon system an elegant design and breathtaking sound quality Improvements were made in efficiency for even simpler operation of the amplifiers in the high speed bass and in the resonance free cabinet We are convinced that the CL 120 X will become one of the greats The performance in terms of quality and quantity is considerable and friends of live sound will get their money s worth with this new model The high class loudspeaker comes in the further reinforced and therefore resonance free aluminum cabinet which provides the required space for the music both with quiet sounds and with high orchestral volume Naturally the CL 120 X is 10096 hand crafted by us in our Horgen workshops where it is also fine tuned so that each piece is a unique item fitted with components of the optimum quality All employ ees at PIEGA are aware of their responsibility to maintain the exclusivity of this loudspeaker and focus all their abilities in ensuring that the CL 120 X reaches the new owner in perfect condition In order to also meet external aesthetic require ments the new loudspeaker is crafted in silver or black anodized aluminum or an elegant piano finish The CL 120 X guarantees the pinnacle of musical enjoyment and even long forgotten treasures of a private music collection are brought to life Reference floorstandin
17. range TS 5 The slim line column loudspeaker with its double bass components with MDS9 technology precise aluminum housing neodymium dome and precision designed frequency crossover For a loudspeaker with such a filigree appearance the TS 5 offers an astonishingly solid sound which was simply unachievable before Even in the largest rooms all musical tastes are brilliantly reproduced with impressive accuracy The TS 5 opens up a door to music Trust in what your ears tell you and listen for yourself Compact loudspeaker in the upper medium quality range TS 3 This satellite loudspeaker is a standard setter in its class Thanks to the unique MDS technology Maximum Displacement Suspension and the same special design features as the TS 5 this small loudspeaker punches well above its size The TS 3 is fully capable of use as a stand alone music system in spite of its modest dimensions In larger rooms the TS can naturally be used together with a subwoofer The cabinet with its modern lines illustrates beautifully the difference between aesthetically and professionally based design which also takes into account all acoustic aspects re D ETT E Du e VELLE PIEGA AP AS Series The universal loudspeaker AP3 AS3 The AP 3 and AS 3 loudspeakers are top quality loudspeakers that are the ideal solution for use in combination with flat screens Thanks to their distinctive design and their intelligent styling
18. the TP Series thus allowing systems to be created that are appealing even when space is limited The center speaker for the TS Series TS4C When used in combination with the TS 5 and TS 3 the TS 4 C center loudspeaker enables you to create a home cinema system with a really live character This loudspeaker also boasts the impressive design features of the new TS Series Due to its symmetrical radiation properties the TS 4 C offers excellent use as a rear loudspeaker PIEGA SUB Series The uncompromising subwoofer PS2 A PS subwoofer is essential for hearing the really deep groove and fully appreciat ing the entire bass range It offers tremendous performance both in home cinemas and in stereo systems The newly developed PS 2 offers superb bass range performance for your favorite music or cinema experience The active subwoofer with its lateral sound radiation has now been provided with even faster chassis The extensive setting options fulfill every wish and enable the bass range to be fine tuned and adjusted for any room size and condition Adap tions were also made to its looks The corners now come with the more contem porary larger radii although despite its small outer dimensions the PS 2 still outputs the full bass range with a fascinating authenticity precision and dynamics and improves the sound quality in virtually all loudspeaker combinations The compact subwoofer PS 1 Outstanding bass performance slightly sma
19. uminium Housing in black finish and Housing in black finish and Top section aluminium Top section aluminium black anodized optional black anodized optional 110101111111 Mmm 402 353 PS2 PS 1 410 313 Service PIEGA offers first class service and six years warranty on all loudspeakers as well as three years on the electronics sofie s Kommunikationsdesign PIEGA SA Bahnhofstrasse 29 CH 8810 Horgen Telephone 41 44 725 90 42 Fax 41 44 725 91 92 mail piega ch www piega ch Information for Exports PIEGA SA Bahnhofstrasse 29 CH 8810 Horgen Telephone 41 44 725 90 02 Fax 41 44 725 91 92 mail piega ch www piega ch Published Summer 2008 Subject to modifications in particular technical modifications and errors
20. until it reaches the gates of our factory tested registered and carefully packed to offer an abundance of pleasure and a high level of listening enjoyment even after several years Flashback With the founding of the company in 1986 fresh ideas and the use of progressive materials enabled us to develop an absolutely new ribbon tweeter Linear Drive Ribbon to the ultimate of technical perfection From this we were able to further develop the LDR II tweeter and the LDR midrange system In 2000 we managed to take a quantum leap with the development of the world s first coaxial ribbon system For more information on this see Technology and Products Design However our products are designed not only to please the ear but also the eye For years the well known Swiss designer Hannes Wettstein has been responsible for the design of our loudspeakers Aluminum cabinets We are the first high end manufacturer to build our sound Systems in seamless aluminum cabinets and thus set new standards in aesthetic and technological design Leo Greiner Kurt Scheuch PIEGA Technology and Products After the development of the ribbon tweeter the quest for even higher levels of audio perfection continued and was rewarded in 2000 with the development of the first coaxial ribbon system The bar for quality in the loudspeaker market was raised once more We managed to combine tweeter and midrange in one unit and thus to form one acoustic center For the
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