Aegis Micro AegisNeo Series User's Manual
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1. GONTACT please contact your dealer in the first instance Claims and enquiries under the warranty for Acoustic Acoustic Energy Limited Energy products purchased outside the UK should be 16 Bridge Road addressed to the local importers or distributors Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 1NJ UK Tel 44 0 1285 654432 Sales 44 0 1285 656890 Technical Fax 44 0 1285 654430 Email info acoustic energy co uk Web www acoustic energy co uk Products that display the crossed out wheeled bin logo cannot be disposed of as domestic waste but must be taken to a facility capable of re cycling them and appropriately handling any waste by products Contact your local authority for details of the nearest such facility MN Page 7 AEGISINIZO SERIES Acoustic Energy Limited 16 Bridge Road Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 IN Tel 44 0 1285 654432 Sales 44 0 1285 656890 Technical Fax 44 0 1285 654430 Email info acoustic energy co uk Web www acoustic energy co uk Manual Part No MA23012. Aegis Neo One Stands should broadly follow the specification below Your retailer or distributor will be able to offer advice Recommended Neo One Floor stand Specification Construction Style Direct coupled multi pillar Mass Loading Preferred Overall height 0 50 0 65 m Aegis Neo One top panel to be just below head height when seated Top plate Dimensions Minimum width 140 mm Maximum width 180 mm Minimum depth 190 mm Maximum depth 210 mm Top plate interface Direct coupled tri point or damped compliance Floor interface Floor spikes M6 minimum Thanks to the use of neodymium magnet systems the Aegis Neo One is intrinsically magnetically shielded and can be positioned in close proximity to magnetically sensitive equipment and media Page 2 positioning connection amplifiers listening specifications warranty and contact information We recommend that you read at least the first six of these sections carefully before installing and using your speakers 2 HANDLING Aegis Neo speakers are relatively delicate precision engineered products that can be damaged by inappropriate handling Please take care when unpacking or moving them not to touch any of the drivers Damage to a driver will at best degrade performance and at worst result in complete failure The enclosure surfaces should also be handled sympathetically Any cleaning should only require a soft cloth slightly dampened if necessary D
3. Cable Choice Choice of cable type will be influenced by the characteristics of other components in your hi fi system and your dealer or distributor will be able to advise The position requirements for an Aegis Neo Centre are as follows Between 0 05 and 1 0 metres from the rear wall e Generally in line with the display screen Directly above or below the display screen Don t worry if thanks to the architecture or layout of your room it is not practical to follow each requirement or the layout diagram exactly The most important thing is to experiment with the different options that are practical and find the one that works best Aegis Neos are magnetically shielded and can be used in close proximity to CRT screens Once your Aegis Neo Centre is connected see Section 8 and working and you begin to become familiar with its performance it is likely to be worthwhile experimenting a little more with its positioning For example reducing the distance between the speaker and the rear wall will increase the level of bass and low midrange making the speaker sound warmer The warmth however is likely to be gained at the expense of some mid range clarity D Left y QO Right Front Centre Front Sub woofer Left Surround Surround Viewing listening position Right Alternative Alternative or or Extra Left Extra Right Surround Surround There are however some simple guidelines to consider Cable runs to each spe
4. ONS Model Type LF Driver LF MF Driver LF amp LF MF Magnet Systems HF Driver Filter Network Cabinet Frequency Response Frequency Range Power Handling Amplifier Compatibility Nominal Impedance Sensitivity Dimensions H x W x D Weight Acoustic Energy reserves the right to modify product specifications Page 6 Aegis Neo One 2 way reflex loaded N A 130mm pressed alloy cone Neodymium 25mm Neodymium Ring Radiator 3rd order at 3 5kHz Braced 15mm MDF carcass 60Hz to 40kHz 3dB 45Hz to 45kHz 6dB 120W peak programme 25 120 Watts into 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 89dB for 1 Watt at 1 metre 357 x 182 x 237mm 6 kg single unpacked are unhappy turn the system off and re check all the cables and connections Aegis Neos may take a little time to run in and similarly the system will also perhaps take some time to reach normal operating temperatures It is unwise therefore to make rapid judgements about the performance of the speakers Your ears too will take some time to adjust to the new sound so revisiting the system set up speaker positioning especially is best left for a few days Aegis Neo Three 2 5 way reflex loaded 130mm pressed alloy cone 130mm pressed alloy cone Neodymium 25mm Neodymium Ring Radiator 1st order at 200Hz 3rd order at 3 5kHz Braced 15mm MDF carcass 43Hz to 40kHz 3dB 35Hz to 45kHz 6dB 170W peak programme 25 170
5. OWNERS MANUAL AEGIS NV ZO SERIES 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Acoustic Energy product As a valued customer we would like to keep you up to date with all news and events including new products exhibitions and exclusive promotions To enable us to communicate these exciting developments please go to our website www acoustic energy co uk and complete the ownership registration form Perhaps more than any other hi fi product speakers are sensitive to installation so please take a little time to read this manual and to follow as far as practical the guidelines it contains Careful installation will help ensure that your Aegis Neo speakers perform optimally Should you have any questions not covered here we are happy to try and answer them either by telephone or email Contact information can be found in Section 13 This manual covers the Aegis Neo One Three and Centre Following the introduction it is divided into sections covering handling installation 3 NEO ONE INSTALLATION The Aegis Neo One is intended to be used mounted on speaker floor stands Alternative mounting arrangements such as wall brackets are possible although these may result in reduced performance If wall brackets are to be used they should be as rigid as possible and firmly attached to brick built walls The construction style rigidity and dimensions of the floor stands are of critical significance to the performance of the
6. Watts into 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 90dB for 1 Watt at 1 metre 905 x 203 x 242mm 14 kg single unpacked Aegis Neo Centre 2 5 way sealed enclosure 130mm pressed alloy cone 130mm pressed alloy cone Neodymium 25mm Neodymium Ring Radiator 1st order at 200Hz 3rd order at 3 5kHz Braced 15mm MDF carcass 75Hz to 40kHz 3dB 63Hz to 45kHz 6dB 120W peak programme 25 150 Watts into 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 90dB for 1 Watt at 1 metre 178 x 480 x 195mm 9 kg single unpacked 12 WARRANTY Your Acoustic Energy speakers are guaranteed Please retain all original packaging materials for possible future use We suggest that against original defects in materials manufacture you complete details of purchase now and keep this information in a safe place for and workmanship for three years from the date of future reference purchase Name Under this warranty Acoustic Energy agrees to repair a Address any defect or at the company s discretion replace the faulty component s without charge for parts or labour This warranty does not imply any acceptance Dealer by Acoustic Energy or its agents for consequential loss or damage and specifically excludes fair wear and tear Purchase Date accident misuse or unauthorised modification Serial Numbers This warranty is applicable in the United Kingdom only and does not in any way limit the customer s legal rights If you have reason to claim under the warranty 13
7. aker should be kept as short as possible consistent with each being of equal length Short cable runs are especially important if the cable is of relatively small cross sectional area If the cable is advertised as directional care should be taken to ensure that its orientation is as recommended Page 5 9 AMPLIFIERS The Aegis Neos are relatively high sensitivity speakers that do not require generously rated power amplifiers for adequate volume levels to be achieved in an average listening room A minimum of 25 and maximum of 120 Watts into 8 Ohms per channel is recommended Aegis Neos also offer a relatively easy load to the amplifier and do not make unusually heavy demands on its power delivery 10 LISTENING It is wise before listening to your speakers to make one final check of the cables and connections If all appears well begin listening at a relatively low level No overload protection systems are fitted to the Aegis Neos so it is possible to to confirm that the system is operating as expected cause damage through over driving Such damage can occur whatever the power Only increase the volume if you are happy that the rating of the amplifier and is not covered by any warranty If ever the sound at sound at low levels is fundamentally as expected If you high volumes becomes distorted your speakers are at risk of damage In such circumstances the volume must be reduced 11 SPECIFICATI
8. elded and can be positioned in close proximity to magnetically sensitive equipment and media 5 NEO CENTRE INSTALLATION The Aegis Neo Centre is intended to be used in a home theatre system located either directly above or below the screen It can be stood either directly ona furniture unit integrated within a screen stand mounted on a dedicated speaker stand or on a wall using appropriate bracket hardware Best results are likely to be gained if the Aegis Neo Centre is directly coupled to the floor via a dedicated spiked stand If the screen stand is to carry the Aegis Neo Centre it is advisable to de couple it from the screen with the supplied adhesive rubber feet so that it does not disturb the picture If a wall bracket is to be used it should be as rigid as possible and firmly attached to a brick built wall Thanks to the use of neodymium magnet systems the Aegis Neo Centre is intrinsically magnetically shielded and can be positioned in close proximity to magnetically sensitive equipment and media The following section provides further general advice on Home Theatre speaker positioning and room layout Page 3 6 NEO ONE AND THREE POSITIONING The position of speakers within the listening room is likely to have more influence over their performance than any other aspect of their installation It is worth spending some time experimenting both with the finer points of speaker positioning as well as the larger scale issues o
9. ering Tighten three of the lock nuts on each speaker with a 13mm spanner leaving one lock nut finger tight to aid adjustment once the speaker is upright in its final position Once the final position of each speaker has been established adjust the length of the loose spike so that the speaker is vertical and does not rock If the floor is particularly uneven it may be necessary to loosen one of the tightened spikes to ensure that the speaker can be levelled Finally tighten all loose lock nuts It may be necessary to re adjust to minimise rock once the speaker has settled on the floor Take care when installing floor spikes They are sharp and can cause injury or pierce electrical cables The Aegis Neo Three can be mass loaded in a compartment at the bottom of the cabinet Mass loading can significantly improve the performance of the speaker The compartment can be filled with washed fully dried and non salt contaminated sand or suitable metal chips via the access hole in the back panel A plastic bung is provided to seal the cabinet If you decide not to mass load the speakers we still recommend fitting the plastic bung to avoid unwanted resonance Be aware that the plastic bung has not been designed to be removable after insertion You may wish to use a temporary removable plug until you have made a decision whether to mass load Thanks to the use of neodymium magnet systems the Aegis Neo Three is intrinsically magnetically shi
10. f room layout If you are already familiar with the acoustic characteristics of your listening room and the way speakers perform in it you may already have a good feel for where to position your new Aegis Neos However installing any new hi fi component provides a good opportunity to review an existing set up and perhaps make improvements The position requirements for a pair of Aegis Neo Ones or Neo Threes installed in an average sized and furnished listening room say 4m x 5m are as follows Between 0 2 and 0 6 metres from the rear wall Between 0 4 and 0 8 metres from the side walls Between 2 5 and 3 5 metres apart e Clear of corners Angled inward to a maximum of 15 towards the listening position Don t worry if thanks to the architecture or layout of your room it is not practical to follow each requirement The most important thing is to experiment with the different options that are practical and find the one that works best While it is often the first instinct to position a pair of speakers against the shorter wall of a rectangular room it is often the case that a position against the longer wall will produce better results This is because the long wall position tends to result in less prominent reflections from the side walls of the room However whether used against the long or short wall it is important that each speaker of the pair is located in a similar acoustic environment different envir
11. o not use any polishes or solvent based cleaning agents The packaging should be retained for future use 4 NEO THREE INSTALLATION The Aegis Neo Three is a floor standing loudspeaker intended to be positioned clear of room boundaries and coupled to the supporting floor through spikes If spikes are inappropriate for your floor covering metal protection pads coins for example may be used between the spike and the floor The separately packed plinths must be attached to the bottom of each Aegis Neo Three before they can be installed Invert each speaker onto a protective piece of material so as not to damage the top of the cabinet Insert the four screws supplied in the packaging through the holes in the plinth and line them up with the pilot holes in the cabinet Screw them into the cabinet making sure that the plinth is firmly attached Failure firmly to attach the plinths will degrade the speakers performance Four M8 floor spikes and lock nuts are supplied within the Aegis Neo Three packaging The spikes and lock nuts should be fitted to the underside of each Aegis Neo Three plinth once the speaker has been moved near its final location Carefully lay the speaker on its back to gain access to the tapped holes in the plinth Screw a spike and lock nut into each hole leaving a length of spike extending beyond the lock nut so that when the speaker is upright the lock nuts will float just above the floor cov
12. onments would be say a curtained area and a solid wall The acoustic character of the side walls of the room in the area where the main reflection between speakers and listening position will occur should also be similar Diagram One illustrates a typical layout Once your speakers are connected see Section 8 and working and you begin to become familiar with their performance it is likely to be worthwhile experimenting a little more with their positioning Reducing the distance between the speakers and the rear wall will increase the level of bass and low midrange making the speakers sound warmer The warmth however is likely to be gained at the expense of some mid range clarity and stereo image focus and depth Increasing the toe in angle of the speakers may regain some image focus but again this is likely to be at a cost of image width and openness Learning through experimentation how speakers behave in your room will help you find the optimum solution inward 15 max 2 5 3 0 metres Reflection region Keep similar each side Listening position Page 4 gg me 0 2 to 0 6 metres from back wall 7 NEO CENTRE POSITIONING The position of the speakers in a home theatre installation will have great influence over its performance It is worth spending some time experimenting both with the finer points of speaker positioning as well as the larger scale issues of room layout Diagram Two illustra
13. tes an idealised general home theatre speaker layout If you are already familiar with the characteristics of your home theatre room and the way speakers perform in it you may already have a good feel for where to position your Aegis Neo Centre However installing any new speaker component provides a good opportunity to review an existing set up and perhaps make improvements 8 CONNECTING Each Aegis Neo is fitted with a pair of binding post terminals The terminals can accept either stripped wires spade connectors or 4mm plugs Each of these termination methods is potentially equally effective and the choice is likely to be influenced by the type of speaker cable used Your dealer distributor or cable manufacturer will be able to offer advice To connect the speakers simply connect the speaker cable to the terminals ensuring correct connection polarity as described below Take care when connecting cables not to touch the negative and positive terminals together and short circuit the amplifier Make connections with the amplifier off Connection Polarity It is important when connecting speakers to ensure that each terminal is connected with the correct polarity Positive speaker terminals should always be connected back to amplifier positive terminals and negative speaker terminals connected back to amplifier negative terminals Performance will be degraded if connections are made with incorrect polarity
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