Cornered Audio A3 User manual
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HOW TO
CORNER
YOURSELF
WITH GREAT
SOUND
Contents of the manual are subject to change without notice. CORNERED Audio does not accept any
liability for loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by these instructions.
CORNERED Audio makes no guarantee of any kind with regard to these instructions.
Copyright 2010 CORNERED Audio ApS, Denmark.
Introduction to Cornered A3
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to CORNERED speakers
GETTING STARTED
1. Connect the cables
2. Find the perfect spot
3. Mount the speakers
4. Operation
DAILY USE OF YOUR SPEAKERS
A powerful experience
Cleaning and maintenance
Disposing of electrical appliances
NOTES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER
SPECIFICATIONS
Warranty & service
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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INSIDE THE BOX
* 1 piece A3
* 90 degreee ISE Figure 8 power plug (EU)
* Set of mounting screws with washers
* Phoenix Speaker plug
* Phoenix Line plug
Introduction
With the purchase of your CORNERED speakers, you can enjoy two things in one:
Unique design and excellent sound.
CORNERED speakers feature a one-of-a-kind 90-degree triangular design that makes
for a discreet and elegant installation anywhere in your home - in corners, on the wall,
below the ceiling, on shelves and as a center and rear channel for surround sound.
But good looks aren’t everything. CORNERED speakers also offers excellent sound
quality. In fact, CORNERED speakers reproduce a natural three-dimensional sound
stage that fills your room with sound – and strives at making listening to music one of
your favorite activities.
To get the most out of your CORNERED speakers – and make the installation process
as easy as possible – please take a minute to study this manual.
Enjoy!
Congratulations!
You are up for a great looking and great
sounding experience
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Connecting CorneredInstallation guide
1. Connect the cable(s)
2. Mount the speakers
1. Connect the power cable
Note:
Istall the power cable and optional line cable BEFORE
mounting the speakers to wall or ceiling! It is not possible to
connect the power and line level cables once the speakers have
been installed.
Getting started
A3 is an installable active speaker with
Bluetooth 5.0. Follow 3 easy steps to install your
new CORNERED speaker and soon you’ll be
cornered by sound in a class of its own:
•Remove the front cover (A)
•Install the power cable into the power socket in the rear of
the cabinet (B)
The A3 allows you to connect a wired source in addition to
the Bluetooth connection. The speaker will automatically mix
between the inputs, giving the wired connection priority. So if
Bluetooth is connected and the wired connection (a TV or
like) is active, Bluetooth will be muted. When the wired
connection is turned off, BT will then resume playing. A wired
source is connected as follows:
•Run the cable through the tube from the rear of the cabinet
to the front.
•Connect to the Phoenix plug with left, right and ground as
shown in on the input terminal.
•Connect the Phoenix plug to the Phoenix terminal on the
right side of the input panel.
A3 can power an additional C3 passive speaker:
•Connect plus (+) and minus (-) on your speaker cable to the
Phoenix plug and connect the plug to the Phoenix socket to
the left on the input panel (C)
A: Remove the front cover
B: Install the power cable
C: Input panel
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< Push on the side of the grille and pull
out.
PlacementInstallation guide
•3. Mount the speakers
The A3 is installed by simply screwing the included screws
through the cabinet
1. Remove the front cover (you’ll see the two mounting
holes in the left side of the front plate below the speaker units
2. Place speakers in desired position
3. Mark drilling positions on the wall by shading through the
mounting holes
4. Drill holes in the wall and use 4mm rawlplugs and the
enclosed 3mm screws and washers.
5. Reposition the speakers in desired position, insert the
washer in the mounting hole and mount the screws
6. Reinstall the front cover
Mounting the screws
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Application examples
Vertical in corner
Vertical on wall
Horizontal in corner
Horizontal on wall
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Cornered speakers will fit vertically in a corner or on the wall,
horizontally on the ceiling, between the wall and the ceiling or on
the wall, above or below your TV. If you don’t feel like mounting
the speakers to the wall, you also have the option of placing them
like traditional speakers on a shelf or on top of a piece of
furniture. As long as they are close to the wall, they will perform
as specified.
CORNERED speakers have a very wide dispersion of sound. To
get the most out of the speakers, avoid placing objects such as
furniture, lambs and plants directly in front of the speakers as this
will have a negative influence on the tonal balance of the sound.
• 2. Find the perfect spot!
Mounting in corners that are not exactly 90 degrees
Even if the corners in your home are not exactly 90 degrees, you
can still mount your new CORNERED speakers in the corner.
•If the corner is less than 90 degrees, simply place the speaker
cabinet as deep in the corner as possible. This will leave a little
space behind the cabinet and the walls, but the speakers will still
appear with a nice finish in the corner
•If the corner is more than 90 degrees, just mount the speaker
cabinet onto the side wall – and leave some air behind the rear of
the cabnet. This will not be visible from the front, and the
speakers will still present themselves with a nice finish in the
corner
Daily use
Operation
Daily use of your
speakers
Cleaning and maintenance
To keep up the good looks, clean the cabinet with a soft, dry
micro-fiber cloth. The front cover can be vacuumed and wiped
carefully with a well-wrung, lint-free cloth with a mild all-purpose
cleaner. If you need to clean the speakers behind the front cover,
avoid wiping the dome tweeter as it can change the geometry of the
dome and reduce the sound quality significantly.
Disposing of electrical appliances
When eventually disposing of the product, do not mix it with general
household waste. There is a separate collection system for used
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires
proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private households in the
EU member states, Switzerland and Norway may return their used
electronic productsfreeofchargetodesignatedcollectionfacilities
ortoaretailer(ifyoupur-chaseasimilarnewone).Forcountries
notmentionedabove,pleasecontactyourlocal authorities for the
correct method of disposal. By doing so, you will ensure that your
disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery
and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health.
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•The Line input will override BT when active
•The tube allows for cables with a maximum
diameter of 10mm
•If running a speaker cable and line cable together,
remove the outer insulation of the line cable on the
part of the cable that runs through the speaker.
•When connecting a passive speaker use speaker
cables with a wire thickness of min. 1,5mm2
•If the red amplifier output is connected to the black
speaker input (out of phase), the stereo imaging
will be blurred, and the bass output will be
dramatically reduced
Important note:
Operation
Turn on the power by pushing the round switch in the top of the
cabinet. A blue LED light will come on and a voice will confirm
"Power on". Push again to power off.
Connect to Bluetooth (BT) by activating BT on your device, Search
for "CORNERED A3" and connect. A voice will confirm "Connected".
The A3 will reproduce the BT signal in summed mono.
If you wish to send a BT signal from another device, disconnect (a
voice will confirm "Disconnected") and connect from the other
device. The Cornered A3 will automatically reset any BT connection
when powered off.
Remember, if BT is connected and the wired connection (a TV or
like) is active, BT will be muted. When the wired connection is
turned off, BT will resume playing.
Facts
Specifications
Warranty & service
For warranty information, please refer to your local CORNERED distributor or dealer.
Spare parts for your CORNERED speakers are available through your local CORNERED
distributor. In case you are not able to source spare parts locally, please contact us
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A3
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Voltage::
Input sensitivity:
Frequency response:
BT range :
Dispersion:
Connectiont:
Finish:
Measurement:
Weight:
Power consumption
4” long throw
1” silk dome with magnetic oil
110-240V 50-60 Hz
500 mV RMS
60 - 25 kHz
30 meters line of sight
120x120 degree
Phoenix
White, black
(HxWxD) 371mm x 174mm x
130mm 2,7 kg
300mW - idle
174mm
117 mm371 mm
Front Top plate
Declaration of
conformity
Manufacturer:
CORNERED Audio ApS
Farum Gydevej 65 1. sal
3520 Farum
Denmark
We, CORNERED Audio ApS, declare under our responsibility that the
following product(s):
A3
Type: Speaker
…are in conformity with:
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC)
..and has been manufactured in conformity with the following national standards
that implements a harmonized standard:
EN 55013
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of
broadcast receivers and associated equipment.
Hans V. Madsen / Founder
01.01.2022
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