AudioEngine S8 User manual

Setup Guide
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Contents
Introduction
What’s in the box
Cleaning
Placement
Features
Controls
Connections
Setup Diagrams
Final Adjustments
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Specications
About Audioengine
Support
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Introduction
Welcome to the Audioengine family and congratulations on your
purchase of the Audioengine S8 Premium Powered 8”Subwoof-
er. The Audioengine team is dedicated to bringing you the high-
est quality listening experience possible and the Audioengine
S8 is designed with the same attention to detail and operational
simplicity as other Audioengine products. Our goal is to get you
to your music as simply as possible without all the“gadget tin-
kering”that other products generally require. As with our other
past eorts, we thank all our customers and resellers for helping
us create another great Audioengine product!
Unpacking
Your Audioengine speakers were carefully tested and inspected
before packaging and shipping. After unpacking please check
for any damage. It is rare that a unit is damaged during shipping,
but if this does happen contact the shipping company imme-
diately. We recommend that you keep the original carton and
packing material for any possible future shipping.
Whats in the box
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Cleaning
Your S8 subwoofer is designed for years of use with no main-
tenance as long as you avoid exposure of the S8 to moisture or
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dry cloth. We do not recommend using cleaners or solvents.
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Placement
We think you’ll nd your S8 to be forgiving with regards to room
placement and control settings, so if you’re not an audio expert
don’t be intimidated by setting up your subwoofer. The most
important thing to remember is there really is no right or wrong
room placement for your S8, but hopefully the simple tips that
follow will be useful.
As subwoofers produce audio in a frequency range below 100Hz,
it’s dicult to hear where these low sounds are coming from,
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construction along with furniture and oor coverings do make
a dierence, however, so try dierent locations while listening
to some of your favorite music to get an idea of how placement
aects the sound.
Here are 3 room locations to try out:
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Typically the front right and left corners sound the most natural,
though rear corner placement is also an option.
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with the overall system, but can also sacrice some subwoofer
loudness.
Note: We recommend at least 3 inches of clearance around
cabinet with good air circulation. Never cover the subwoofer or
place it where the built-in amplier could be covered.
Audioengine S8 Features
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Wireless Ready!
If you decide to place your S8 away from your powered speak-
ers or receiver, check out the Audioengine W3 wireless adapters
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Controls
Your S8 Powered Subwoofer oers simple yet versatile setting
options. After you’ve become familiar with what these settings
do, don’t hesitate to experiment with them to nd the sound
that works best with your system.
When you set up your subwoofer for the rst time, you will prob-
ably make adjustments a few times before you hear what you
like. Start with the volume at 50% and keep in mind that as with
subwoofer room placement, there are really no right or wrong
settings.
Following is an overview of the subwoofer controls and connec-
tions:
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speakers or another subwoofer. This Output is used whenever a
signal is connected to one of the two subwoofer inputs.
Note: The volume level of this Output connection is controlled
by the audio input source, not the volume control on the sub-
woofer.
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The Phase control is used to blend the sound of the subwoofer
with the other speakers in your system. Phase is the degree to
which the subwoofer speaker and other speakers are moving in
and out at the same time. Once you have chosen a location for
your subwoofer, try turning the Phase control in small amounts
while you listen for the most bass from your favorite listening
position. Sometimes no dierence will be heard, which is OK.
There is no correct Phase setting and it is not uncommon for the
subwoofer to sound similar at every setting, depending on your
room and location of the subwoofer. If you don’t hear a dier-
ence go ahead and set the Phase knob to the 0 position.
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The Crossover control is used to set the subwoofer high fre-
quency cuto point, which is the point at which the subwoofer
transitions to your other speakers. For example, if the Crossover
control is set to the 50Hz mark then the sub will play all frequen-
cies up to 50Hz. All frequencies from 50Hz and higher will then
be played by the other speakers. Fine-tune the Crossover setting
by ear for the smoothest blend with your main speakers.
The best setting of the Crossover control will depend on speaker
placement, room characteristics, and personal preference. As
with the Phase control, sometimes little or no dierence will be
heard, which is OK.
Note: For surround sound setup refer to the manual for your re-
ceiver or processor for correct Crossover settings for your system.
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The Volume control is for matching the subwoofer speaker vol-
ume to the level of your speakers. Keep the volume low when
rst setting up your system and then adjust to your preferred
level using dierent music and/or video sources. The best advice
we can give on matching the volume is to adjust for the stron-
gest bass without being“boomy”.
Note: The subwoofer Volume controls the S8 subwoofer level
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Connections
Power
tVerify that the power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF posi-
tion before making any connections.
tVerify that the voltage selector switch is set to the correct oper-
ating voltage in your area.
tConnect the AC power cord to the subwoofer and the other
end into a wall outlet. Do not use the outlet on the back of your
Audioengine powered speakers or receiver.

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Note: If using a receiver or surround sound processor always
refer to the instruction manual for specic setup procedures, op-
tions, and warnings.
Setup Diagrams
The diagrams that follow show the most common setup and
connection options to connect your S8 to other audio gear.
Option A
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UIJTPVUQVUUPUIF4-'&*/
Note: Your receiver’s manual should indicate which subwoofer
connection is most appropriate.
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Option C
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JOUPUIF4TVCXPPGFS*/165

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Option D
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Final Adjustments
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conguration, set the subwoofer volume to about 50% and turn
on the power switch.
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in-depth descriptions of the following settings.
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volume matches the overall volume of your speakers. As men-
tioned in the previous“Controls”section, adjust the volume for
the strongest bass without being“boomy”.
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blend with your main speakers.
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listening position. As mentioned previously it is not uncommon
for the subwoofer to sound similar at every setting, depending
on your room and location of the subwoofer. There are no right
or wrong settings but with these simple steps you should be up
and running within a few minutes. Steps 2, 3 and 4 may require
repeating in order to ne-tune to your taste.
Basic Troubleshooting
No sound from the subwoofer
If there is no sound from the subwoofer, please try the following:
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ends and make sure that the power outlet the subwoofer is con-
nected to is working.
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the input and outputs are not accidentally swapped.
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er are properly connected. Sometimes the 1/8” audio cables feel
as if they are inserted all the way, but are not.
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mum volume.
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minimum or powered o.
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bass management
menu.

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Not enough bass from the subwoofer
If the output from the subwoofer is low, please try the following:
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NPOPJOQVUDPOOFDUPS
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screen menus and go through all surround sound setup and bass
management options.
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that the desired soundtrack option is selected.
Note: If your subwoofer is connected to a receiver or processor
and you’ve tried all these tips but are still having problems, re-
move the AS8 from the receiver and test using an iPod, computer
or other source to verify that the problem is with the subwoofer
and not the receiver setup.
Subwoofer goes into standby
If your subwoofer goes into standby while music is playing,
please try the following:
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the volume knob on the subwoofer to compensate.
Thermal Overload
All Audioengine powered speakers and subwoofers are pro-
tected by an internal thermal sensor. If they run for extended pe-
riods beyond their designated power rating the thermal sensor
will engage and shut down the ampliers. If this occurs, turn o
the power switch, lower the volume level, and wait ve minutes
before restarting the system. This is a normal protection feature
and does not indicate a malfunction. A good tip in the unlikely
event that a thermal overload occurs is to lower the subwoofer
or speaker output volume and increase the volume of your input
source.
Hum
Adding a new component such as your subwoofer can bring out
hum or buzz that may not have existed before. Your rst as-
sumption may be that something is wrong with your subwoofer
or other component but this is usually caused by a“ground-loop”
in your system. Consider these tips for possible solutions:
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or AC outlet.
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components in your system and remove all connections to and
from the subwoofer. Plug the subwoofer AC cable back in, turn
on the power switch and check for hum. If the hum is still audi-
ble then try plugging the subwoofer power cable into a dierent
outlet.
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nected, the noise is likely coming from another component in
your system. Add each component back one piece at a time and
the one that causes the system to hum is likely the source of your
noise.

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Warranty
Period
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parts and labor from date of purchase. Your warranty is automat-
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only to Audioengine products purchased in the Continental
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contact your Audioengine dealer, reseller, or distributor.
What is covered
All defective parts or faulty workmanship.
What is not covered
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caused by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, excessive moisture,
lightning, power surges, other acts of nature, unauthorized
product modication or repairs, or failure to follow the instruc-
tions outlined in the Setup Guide.
What we will do
We will repair or replace any defective parts, at our option, within
a reasonable amount of time and free of charge any time dur-
ing the warranty period. After service, we will be responsible for
shipping the product back to you at our expense.
What we ask from you
You will be responsible for shipping or transportation charges
directly to Audioengine or to an authorized dealer. We recom-
mend that you keep the original shipping materials, as it is
important that you package the product so that it will not be
damaged during shipping. Audioengine cannot be responsible
for any damages incurred during shipping due to poor packing,
so please pack well and make sure to insure your shipment.
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the hum or buzz persists after trying the previous tips, discon-
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hum goes away the cable is the cause. In this case you can get a
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store. These are inexpensive and easy to connect inline with your
video cable.
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midier will add noise into your wall wiring that could be picked
up by your subwoofer or powered speakers. A dimmer switch
on a halogen oor lamp or a wireless internet router positioned
near the subwoofer, for example, could also be possible culprits.
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into a dierent AC circuit, or in the case of a wireless router just
physically move it further away from the subwoofer or powered
speakers.

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How to obtain Audioengine Warranty service
If you have any questions about your warranty coverage or you
think you may need service, email the Audioengine Authorized
Service Center at: [email protected] or call toll-free
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can to answer your questions and resolve any issues as quickly as
possible.
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rent owner furnishes the original proof of purchase and that fur-
nishes the original proof of purchase and that the serial number
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General Specications
Type: Powered subwoofer
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Voltages: 110-240V, 50/60Hz
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design
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Input impedance: 10K ohms unbalanced
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Phase: 0 - 180°
Standby power: 8W
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Toroidal power transformer

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About Audioengine
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all your music in mind. Great sound, simple but elegant designs,
high-quality materials, and truly useful features are what Audio-
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Audioengine 02 streams wireless 24-bit HD audio from your computer
to any music system , independent of your wi-fi network .
USB
Power
Pair
Output S/PDIF I nput/ DC Power
Volume
Input Power (optional)
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Features
• Wireless 24/96 digital-to-analog converter
• USB-to-S/PDIFconverter
• MadPCplug-n-play,
no drivers or network setup
• Precision receiver re-clocking for
low jitter
• USB and optical inputs
• Optical and analog outputs
•
Based on Burr-Brown PCM1792 DAC
What 's in the box
D2 Sender
(1)
D2 Sender
(1) Powersupply
(1) Power cord, 1.5m
(-5ft)
(1) USB cable, 2ft (0.6m)
{1} Cloth produ
ct bag
{1) Setup Guide
(1) Product line brochure
D2 Re ceiver
(1)
D2 Receiver
(1) Powersupply
(1} Power cord, 1.5m
(-5ft}
{1) RCA audio cable, 2m (-6.5ft}
(1) Cloth produ
ct bag
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Includes 24 - bit USB and optical inputs ,a high-perfo r mance
DAC , plus the isolat i on be nefit s of w ire le ss.
Power Pair
RCA
Outputs
S/PDIF DC
Output Power
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TechnicalSpecifications
El ect rical
Full
Sc aleO utput : 2.0V RMS
02 Receiver
FrequencyR es ponse: 10Hz-30kHz,+/-0.5dB
S/NRatio:
(DC to 20kHz) >115 dB
THD+N (1 kHzFS 96 kS/s}: <0.001 5%
Po wer Requirements
Sender: 270mA
Rec eiv er : 300mA
Fo r additional specificationsand pr od uct
info r mat ion go to: audioenglneusa.com
I nte rf ace
02 case depth: 165mm
Antenna height: 70mm
I nput Da ta Rate: up to 192KS/s
Inpu t Bi t De pth : up to 24bits
USB: Type
1.1 or above
Wir el ess Range (typical): >100ft

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Power
Remote
Left
Front
indicator
rece
iver (Po
wered
)
Features
• Built-in
power
amplifiers
•
RCA
and
mini
-
jack
audio inputs
•
USB
power charge
port
• Remote control
• Front panel
volume
control
• Variable
preamp
audio
output
• Gold-plated connectors
Volume
control
• Full-size S-way speaker
binding
posts
• Custom Kevlar woofers
and
silk tweeters
• Hand-built
MDF
wood
cabinets
• Magnetically-shielded
• Cables
included
Works with
•Any
computer
(Mac
or
PC
)
• iPod, iPhone,
and
iPad (all IDevices)
•Audioengine wireless
audio
adapters
•Audioengine DACs
•Apple
Airport
Express + AirPlay
·Any
product
with
mini-
jack
or
RCA
audio
outputs
Left
Back
What's
in
the
Box
Analog
Aud
ioInput 1
USB
Pow
er
Analog Audio Input2
Var
i
ab
le
Output
Out to
ri
ght
speake
r
PowerOn/O
ff
Voltage
Se
lect
AC
Pow
er Input
(1)
AS+ powered (left) speaker
(1)
AS+ passive (right) speaker
(1)
Remotecontrol
(1)
Speaker
wire
(16AWG), 3.7Sm (- 12.3ft)
(1) Detachable
AC
power
cord
(1)
3.5mm mini-jack
audio
cable, 2m (- 6.5ft)
(1)
RCA
to
RCA
audio
cable, 2 meters
(-
6.Sft)
(2)
Cloth speaker bag
(1) Clothcable
bag
(1) SetupGuide
(1) Product line brochure
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Right
Front
(Passive)
Right
Back
Technical Specifications
Power
Output:
Amplifier
Type:
Drivers:
Inputs:
Outputs:
Voltages:
Signal
-to-
no
ise:
THO:
C
ro
sstalk:
Freq. response:
1SOW
peak
power
total
(SOW
RMS,
75W peak
per
channel),
AES
Dual
Class
AS
monolithic
5"
Kevlar woofers,
20mm
silk
dome
tweeters
3.5mm stereo
mini
-
jack
,
RCA
L/R
RCA
L/R
audio
(full-range, adjustable)
USB
Type A (
power
/charge)
115/240V, 50/60Hzmanually
-s
wit
chable
>gSdB (typical A-weighted)
<0.05%
at
all
power
settings
<SOdb
50Hz-22kHz ±l.SdB
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Bottom
Finish Options
-Satin Black
D Hi-Gloss
White
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Solid Bamboo

Experience the same signature sound of the Audioengine 5+
wrapped in rock solid, hand finished bamboo .
Features
• Built-in power amplifiers
•
RCA and mini-jack audio inputs
•
USB powercharge port
• Remotecontrol
• Front panel volumecontrol
• Variable preamp audio
output
• Gold-plated connectors
• Full-size S-wayspeaker
bi n ding posts
• Custom Kevlar woofers
and silktweeters
• Hand-built solid
bamboo cabinets
• Magnetically-shielded
• Cables included
Works with
•Any computer (Mac or PC)
•iPod, iPhone, and iPad (all !Devices)
•Audioengine wireless
audio adapters
•Audioengine
DACs
•Apple Airport Express+AirPlay
·Any product with mini - jack or RCA
audio outputs
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What's in the Box
(1) AS+ powered (left) speaker
(1) AS+ passive (right) speaker
(1) Remote control
(1) Speaker wire (16AWG), 3.75m
(-1 2.3ft)
(1) Detachable
AC power cord
(1) 3.5mm
mini - jack audio cable, 2m (-6.5ft)
(1) RCA to RCA audio cable, 2 meters (-6.5ft)
(2) Cloth speakerbag
(1) Cloth cable bag
(1) Setup Guide
(1) Product linebrochure
AS+N Eco-Friendly Features Ecot Smart
All of the simple but useful features and same si gn ature sound
of the award-w in ning AS+ wrapped in rock solid and beautifully
hand finished bamboo.
Bamboo
is an excellent alternative to hardwoodsand th e darker
bamboo used for the AudioengineAS+N ca binets is n ot a stain,
b
ut achieved through a specialized heati ng process. Asthe woo d
is pressure heated, the sugar compo unds inside the bamb oo are
"carbonized"which
in turn darkens the bamboo to a rich caramel
color.
Awesome soun
d, great looks, eco-friendly, and panda-s af e!
Solid bamboo cabinets
The Audioengine S+N cabinets are hand built from renewable and sustainablesolid
bamboo and finished with water-based satin polyurethane.
Othergreen facts about Audioengine products
• All Audioengine products are 100% lead-free and meet the EU's RoHS initiative
• Speakercabinet materialsuse environmentally-friendly bindersand resins
• Formaldehyde-free adhesives are used
in our cabinet assembly
• All Audioengine products
meet ENERGY STAR requirements in standby modes
•
limited use of plasti cs in our products
• Easy-to-recycle packaging
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"I have never been more impres s ed with or more stunned by a component
I' ve reviewed for Stereophile than I wa s with th e Audioeng i ne 2 ." - Stereophile
Featur es CompatibleWith
• 2 audio inputs (RCA and mini-jack) • Audioengine wireless adaptersand DACs
• Poweramps build into left speaker • iPod, iPhone and all other music players
• Kevlar woofers
for super low end • Internet radio and network music systems
• Silk tweeters
for smooth highs • Desktop computers, laptops, notebooks
• High-qualityspeaker connectors •
TVs
• Auto-sleep power saving mode • CD and DVD players
• Hand-builtcabinets
with multi-coat finish • Any product with Y a" mini - jack or RCA outputs
• Video-shielded
• Cabl
es included
Materialsand Cons truction
• 18mm thick MDF wood cabinet
• 2.75"Kevlar woofers with advanced voice coils
•
20mm silk dome tweeters with neodymium
magnets
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Technical Specifications
Volume Control/
Power
Analog
Audio Inputs
Output to
Passive Speaker
Power
Input
Power output: 1 SW RMS I 30W peak per channel ( AES)
Inputs: Dual%" (3.Smm) mini-jack and RCA UR
Main Voltages: 11 0-240VS0/60Hz auto-switching
Weight:
1.8 Kg/ 41bs (left), 1.4Kg/ 31bs ( right )
Amplifier Type: Dual Class AB monolithic
Signal-to-noise: >95db (typical A-weighted)
THD: <0.05%
at all powe r settings
Crosstalk:
<SOd b
Freq.Response: 65Hz-22kHz
±2.0db
Input impedance: 1 OK ohms unbalanced
Included Acces sories
• Powersupply with detachableACcord
• Ya" mini-jack audio cable, 2 meters ( -6.5 ft)
• %"mini-jack audio cable, 20em (-8")
• Speaker wire (16AWG), 2 meters (- 6.Sft)
• Drawstring power supply bag
• Drawstring cable bag
• 2 drawstring speaker bags
• Setup Guide
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Front
Finish Options
-Satin Black
D Hi-Gloss White

" There 'sa lot to like about the P4 s.T he se mighty mites excel at reproducing
voices and instruments in s pace ." - Audio Video Revolut i on
Features
• 2-way passive, front - ported design
• Hand-built and custom-finished cabinets
• s- way gold -plated binding posts
• Silk
dome tweeters and Kevlarwoofers
• Excellent
performance for music and movies
• Recommended speakers: Audioengine
P4
MaterialsandCons tru ct ion
• %"thick MDF cabinet with W' threaded
inserts for mounting
• 4" Kevlarwoofers with advanced voice coils
• 20mm silk dome tweeters with
neodymium magnets
• Magnetically-shielded
CompatibleWith
• N22 DesktopStereo Amplifier
• Digital hybrid amplifiers (Ciass-D, Class-T)
• Stereo receivers and integrated amps
• Tube amplifiers
• Perfectspeakers for home theater!
Package Contents
• 2 - AP4 Passive Speakers
• 2 - Drawstring Speaker Bags
• 1 - Setup Guide
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Technical Specifications
Type: 2- way passive,fr on t- por t ed d es ign
Sensitivity : 88dB (2. 83v @1m)
Frequency Response: 58Hz-22kHz
Nominal Impedance : 4 Ohm s
Cross over Frequency : 2.8 kHz
Recommended Amp Power : 1 0- 125W per channel
Tweeter : 3 A" ( 20mm ) s ilk dom e
Woofer : 4" (1 01 mm ) Kevlarc one
Enclosure: %" MDF
Input connectors : Gold-plated, S-way b inding po sts
Weight each: 2.75 kg (61b s)
Shipping weight: 6.5 kg (141b s)
Dimensions each ( HxW xD): 228x140x16S mm (9x SY2 x6 Y2 ")
Shipping box di ms ( HxW xD): 330x460x228 mm (13x18x9")
Front
Finish O ption s
-Satin Black
D Hi-Gloss White
D Solid Bamboo