Burmester B 18 User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
Table of Contents
Introduction 3
About this Loudspeaker 6
About this Operation Manual 7
Operating Conditions 7
Intended Use 7
Meaning of Warning Symbols and Warning Words 8
Important Notes 9
Unpacking the Loudspeakers 11
Scope of Delivery 12
Overview of the B18 14
SETTING UP THE LOUDSPEAKERS 17
Choosing an Installation Site 19
Optimal Installation Position 19
Treble and Spatial Imaging 19
CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS 20
Speaker Cable 21
OPERATION OF LOUDSPEAKERS 22
Room Adaption 22
Troubleshooting 23
FURTHER INFORMATION 26
Warranty 26
Care 26
Disposal 26
Technical Specifications 27

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Introduction

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B18 LOUDSPEAKER
Dear music lover,
Congratulations on your purchase and
thank you for choosing Burmester.
You have chosen a product that combines absolute fidelity and
uncompromising quality with technical innovation. Before using
the device for the first time, we recommend that you read
through the entire manual at least once so that you can make
full use of the capabilities of this exceptional audio device.
Should you still have questions, please speak to your dealer or
contact us directly. We’re always happy to discuss your special
requests, no matter how unusual. We love a good technical
challenge. We wish you an exceptional listening experience.
Your Burmester team

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About this Loudspeaker
The B18 loudspeaker is designed as a 2 ½ way bass reflex
loudspeaker in a front-firing design and is an all-round talent
in terms of sound: space-saving, but at the same time high-
ly musical, open sounding and dynamically responsive. The
high-frequency reproduction benefits from the ring radiator
developed exclusively for Burmester, which ensures optimum
transparency and resolution. Low-mid and mid-woofer are an ad-
vanced development based on an already proven drive unit, which
also aids the B18 to achieve an impressive sound performance.
The highly complex crossover is in its own enclosure chamber,
as is the mid-bass driver, whose own closed enclosure results in
particularly clean midrange performance. The B18‘s sandwich-con-
structed base is made of a high-molecular-weight thermoplas-
tic polymer in combination with other materials of high internal
damping and rigidity for optimum decoupling of the speaker from
the floor. The solid MDF front, in conjunction with the enclo-
sure optimized using FEM analysis, ensures accurate, precise
bass response and significantly reduces cabinet reverberation
In addition to the mechanical damping by a foam cylinder, the
B18 speaker has a bass switch to adjust the bass response
according to room conditions and personal listening taste.
THE HIGHLIGHTS:
— Exclusive Burmester ring radiator for optimal transparency and
resolution
— Further developed low-mid and midrange woofer
— A rear switch for bass adjustment in combination with the
included bass reflex the supplied bass reflex plugs for several
possibilities of room adaptation
— The massive torsionally stiff 48mm MDF front in combination
with the optimized by FEM analysis for accurate and precise
bass response and Bass response and reduces the
reverberation of the cabinet significantly
— 2½ way bass reflex principle with separate closed enclosure
for the mid-bass and separate bass reflex enclosure for the
bass-midrange driver
— Solid loudspeaker base made of matched, vibration damping
and stiffening materials to minimize vibration transmission
— Highly complex crossover in its own enclosure chamber

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B18 LOUDSPEAKER
About this Operation Manual
Permissible Operating Conditions
This device is intended for use in home music systems.
This operation manual describes the installation, connection and
operation of the Burmester B18 loudspeaker.
Please read this operation manual in full and keep it in a safe place.
If you have any questions regarding the installation and operation
of your loudspeakers, please contact your dealer.
Please take care to only ever use your Burmester device under the
following conditions:
Maximum altitude: 2000 m
Humidity < 50%
Temperature range: 20–30 °C
Intended Use

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Meanings of Warning Symbols and Words
The following warnings, symbols and warning words are used in this document:
The general danger symbol in combination with the warning words
CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER warns of the risk of serious injury.
Follow all of the subsequent instructions to avoid injury or death.
The flash symbol in combination with the warning word DANGER warns of
a life-threatening electrical voltage.
This warning symbol in combination with the warning word CAUTION
warns of high-intensity sound.
ATTENTION:
indicates a hazard that could damage or destroy the device.
CAUTION:
indicates a hazard that poses a low or moderate risk of injury.
WARNING:
indicates a hazard that could cause serious injury or death.
DANGER:
indicates a hazard that will result in immediate death or serious injury.

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B18 LOUDSPEAKER
Important Notes
CAUTION!RISK OF INJURY TO CHILDREN
This device poses various injury risks if used improperly.
This device is not intended for use by children.
$ Never leave your children alone with the device unattended.
OPENING THE LOUDSPEAKERS
There are no parts inside the device that can be serviced by the user.
$ Do not open the loudspeakers.
DANGER!
Dangerous voltages The speaker outputs of a power amplifier may carry
potentially fatal voltages.
$ Do not touch the speaker connectors on the device and loudspeaker.
CAUTION! HIGHINTENSITY SOUND
Loud output signals can damage your hearing.
$ Set the connected amplifier to a low volume before switching it on.
$ Avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods of time.

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B18 LOUDSPEAKER
Unpacking the loudspeakers
1. Carefully remove the loudspeakers from the packaging.
ATTENTION! DAMAGING THE HOUSING
To avoid damaging the housing, do not use any pointed
or sharp objects to open the packaging.
CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY DUE TO HEAVY WEIGHT
The loudspeaker is very heavy and can cause injuries when falling.
$ The device should only be unpacked and set up by persons who are
experienced in handling heavy loads.
$ If necessary, have a second person help you unpack and set up the
speakers.
2. Remove all the packaging materials and padding from the device.
WARNING! SUFFOCATION HAZARD!
Parts of the scope of delivery are delivered packed in plastic bags.
$ Remove the packaging from the vicinity of children.
3. Keep the packaging for later transport.

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The B18 loudspeaker is delivered as a pair.
The scope of delivery of a pair comprises:
2Packaging with B18 loudspeaker
1Operation manual
1 Warranty certificate
2Foam cylinder for the bass reflex port
PLEASE CHECK THE SCOPE OF DELIVERY FOR COMPLETENESS AND
DAMAGE.
If parts of the delivery are missing or if you notice any damage when unpacking the
device, please do not connect them and consult your Burmester dealer instead.

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B18 LOUDSPEAKER

Betriebliche Regelung zu
Urlaubsplanung,
Schliesszeiten, Urlaubsübertrag
und Sonderurlaub
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1Ring radiator
2Low-midrange driver
3Midrange woofer
4Room adaption
Switch for adjusting the bass
5Connector panel
6Base plate
7Bass reflex port
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OVERVIEW OF THE B18

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Setting Up the
Loudspeakers

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LOUDSPEAKER ANGLED
approx. 2-3 metres distance
approx. 2-3 metres distance
approx. 2-3 metres distance
approx. 2-3 metres distance
approx. 2-3 metres distance
approx. 2-3 metres distance
LOUDSPEAKER NOT ANGLED

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B18 LOUDSPEAKER
Setting Up the Loudspeakers
CHOOSING AN INSTALLATION SITE
ATTENTION! DANGER DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION
Consider the following points when choosing where to position the device:
$ Never use the loudspeaker outdoors.
$ Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, excessive heat, cold, moisture and dust.
$ Do not expose the loudspeakers to dripping or splashing water, and do not
place containers of liquid on the loudspeakers.
$ Never place open fire sources, such as lit candles, on the loudspeakers.
CAUTION! RISK OF INJURY DUE TO TIPPING OVER
If used improperly, your loudspeaker may tip over. Always place the
loudspeakers on a flat, sturdy surface. Make sure that the loudspeaker is
always exactly level.
OPTIMAL INSTALLATION POSITION
The distance between the two loudspeakers should ideally be 2-3metres. The space
between the loudspeakers should remain as free as possible. The distance to the
listener should also be about 2-3metres.
In a rectangular room, the loudspeakers should be placed on the shorter wall of the
room. Where possible, the speakers should be set up in the “hard” acoustic area of
the room (against smooth walls and window surfaces) rather than the “soft” acoustic
area (where upholstered furniture, books and rugs may dampen the sound).
TREBLE AND SPATIAL IMAGING
You can influence the sound of your loudspeakers with respect to the treble and the
spatial imaging of the sound by the positioning
Loudspeakers not angled:
— Increased spatial imaging and wider soundstage
— Less pronounced highs
— Warmer sound
Loudspeakers angled towards the listening position:
— More precise imaging and soundstage
— More pronounced highs
— Clearer sound

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Connecting the Loudspeakers