Destination Audio F300 SERIES User manual

F300 SERIES
FREESTANDING SPEAKERS
I n s t a l l a t i o n & O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l

Introduction
F300 Series Speakers
Congratulations on your purchase of Destination Audio freestanding speakers!
Your speakersaretheresult ofmanyyearsof researchanddevelopmentdedicatedto
producing high quality products for home audio and audio/video systems.
This manual contains features, setup recommendations and specications for the F300
Series freestanding speakers. It is recommended you thoroughly read through
the material contained in this manual before connecting your speakers. This will
ensure you have a good understanding of how to setup your speakers for optimum
performance and allow for years of listening enjoyment.
Break-in Period
Allow several hours of listening time to adequately break-in the F300 Series
speakers. As the speakers break-in, the driver suspension will loosen. The result
of break-in will be an increase in low frequency response, improved denition, and
increased clarity and detail.

Care and Cleaning
To maintain speaker appearance, we recommend wiping them down with a
clean damp soft cloth. To clean dust from the grille cloth, use a vacuum with a
brush attachment.
Features
Proprietar y Aluminized Fiberglass matrix cone woofers are the hear t
of the Destination Audio F300 Series speakers. This special material is
stiff, lightweight and has self-damping properties which helps provide a
virtually uncolored audio reproduction. These woofers have a powerful
magnet that gives them high excursion capabilities; this helps the F300
Series speakers provide extended dynamics and frequency response not typically
foundin speakersoftheirsize.To avoid anyinterference with tube-typetelevisions
and monitors, the F300C is video shielded using additional opposing magnets and
steel cups to cancel an stray magnetic elds..
A high quality nano-silk dome tweeter is used for high frequencies in the F300
Seriesspeakers.Higherpowerhandlingisachievedthroughtheuseofmagneticliquid
cooling in the tweeter. To protect the tweeter against being over driven, a Polyswitch
(a DC current limiting device) is incorporated in the crossover network.
Each F300 Series speaker model features an extensive crossover network. The use
ofthesehighqualitycrossovernetworksallowseach speakertooperateatits optimal
performance. Steep acoustic crossover slopes are used to integrate the drivers; the
useofsteepcrossoverslopesallowhigherpowerhandling,minimizesdriverinteraction
irregularities, and maximizes the ability of each driver in their respective band of
frequencies. Large 5-way binding posts ensure a good, solid electrical connection to
these crossover networks.
The F300 Series speakers cabinets are constructed of medium density berboard
because of its inert properties, thereby preventing sound coloration due to cabinet
diffraction. The thickness of the front bafes also prevents excess acoustic radiation.
Attaching Speaker Wires
When using a banana jack to attach speaker wires to the binding post terminals,
remove the black and red plastic protective inserts from the terminals. To do this,
loosen the binding nut from the terminal by turning the nut counter-clockwise
until the nut is completely removed from the terminal. Remove the plastic
inserts by pulling them straight out, then replace the nut to the terminal and
turn clockwise. Insert the banana jack into the hole provided in the top of the
terminal, and then continue to tighten the nut until secure. Repeat for the other
speaker wire(s) as necessary.

Attaching Speaker Wires (continued)
If not using a banana jack, simply loosen the binding nut to allow the hole in the
side of the terminal to become exposed. Strip ¼-inch of the insulation from the end
of the speaker wire and insert the exposed wire end into the now exposed hole in
the side of the terminal. Tighten the binding nut by turning the nut clockwise until
the speaker wire is secured. Repeat for the other speaker wire(s) as necessary.
Room Setup Suggestions
In order to obtain thebestpossible sound from yourspeakersystem, itisimportant
to determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening room. Room
reections from the oor, ceiling and side walls inuence the balance, imaging and
overall sonic quality at the listening position. Experiment with speaker placement
to determine which location offers the best overall sound. As a general guide,
use the room layout diagram and the following the descriptions when setting up a
home theater system. Some speakers shown in the diagram may not always be
applicable to your individual system.
Front Main Speakers
As a starting point, place your left and right F300T or F300TR tower speakers at least
15 inches from the wall and 7-feet apart from each other. The distance from the listening
position to each speaker should be close to the distance that separates the two main
speakers. Angling the speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more
spacious and realistic sound stage.
Center Channel Speaker
The F300C or F300CR center channel speaker should be placed in the center between
both left and right main speakers. Often this positioning dictates placing the speaker
either directly above or below a television monitor. Since the F300C and F300CR are
video shielded, the center speaker may be placed in close proximity to a television without
cause for concern. The F300C or F300CR center channel speaker may be placed in a
horizontal (lying down) or vertical (standing) position.

Room Setup Suggestions
Rear Surround Speakers
The F300R 2-way Bookshelf Speakers may be placed either above, behind or to the
sides of the listening position. The listening position should be centered between the
surround speakers. For best performance you may want to experiment with angling the
surround speakers either towards or away from the listening position.
Subwoofer
Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality, quantity, and extension of the
bass frequencies within your listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by close
room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound
louder and boost the very lowest frequencies. Placing the subwoofer away from walls
will provide the least reinforcement, making the bass sound subjectively thinner than
if the woofer were close to a wall. Good results can usually be obtained by placing a
subwoofer along a wall 1-3 feet from a corner. Experiment with subwoofer placement
and the sub-amplier controls to achieve the proper bass balance.
NOTE: There are several different surround formats available. Dolby Pro-Logic, Pro-Logic II, Dolby
Digital and DTS generally have a 5 speaker plus subwoofer requirement. Dolby Digital EX and DTS
ES add a center rear speaker. Please consult your audio/video professional to determine which
system is best for you and how many speakers you will require.

No sound from
speakers
No sound from
one speaker
Very little bass
and/or imaging
Speaker wire not connected
Speaker selector on amplier
is not on
Balance control on receiver
or pre-amp is not centered
Speaker wire not securely
connected
Speakers are wired out of
phase
Make sure wire is connected
at both the speaker and the
amplier observing proper
polarity
Activate proper selector on
amplier
Place balance control in the
center
Check all connections at
amplier and speakers
Check entire system for
proper polarity and make
adjustments as necessary
Troubleshooting
Probable Cause: Solution:
Situation:
Model F300T or
F300TR F300C or F300CR F300R or F300RR
Frequency
Response: 45Hz – 20Hz 60Hz – 20Hz 60Hz – 20Hz
Sensitivity: 87dB 89dB 86dB
Power
Handling: 70-150 Watts 60-120 Watts 50-100 Watts
Woofer: 8” (203mm) Pulp
Cone Woofer
Dual 5¼” (133mm)
Aluminized Fiberglass
Matrix Woofers
Dual 5¼” (133mm)
Aluminized Fiberglass
Matrix Woofers
5¼” (133mm)
Aluminized Fiberglass
Matrix Woofer
Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Nano-silk
Dome Tweeter 1” (25mm) Nano-silk Dome Tweeter 1” (25mm) Nano-silk Dome Tweeter
Impedance: 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Crossover
Frequencies: 120Hz / 3000 Hz 3000 Hz 3000 Hz
Dimensions:
(Includes Base) Height: 42½” (279mm) Width: 11” (1079mm)
Depth: 13¾” (349mm)
Height: 7¼” (184mm)
Width: 20¾” (527mm)
Depth: 8½” (216mm)
Height: 12¾” (324mm)
Width: 7¼” (184mm)
Depth: 8½” (216mm)
Finish: Black or Rosewood
with Gloss Black
Top/Side Accents
Black or Rosewood
with Gloss Black
Top/Side Accents
Black or Rosewood
with Gloss Black
Top/Side Accents
Weight: 40lbs. (18.14 Kg) 17lbs. (7.71 Kg) 11lbs. (4.98 Kg)
Specications

Warranty
Your Destination Audio F300 Freestanding Speakers are covered by a limited
warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years
from the original date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the authorized
Destination Audio dealer where the speaker was purchased. Warranty repair will
be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented as proof of ownership
anddateofpurchase.Defectivepartswillberepairedorreplacedwithoutchargeby
your dealer’s store or the location designated by your dealer authorized to service
Destination Audio products. Charges for unauthorized service and transportation
cost are not reimbursable under this warranty. This warranty becomes void if the
product has been damaged by alteration, misuse or neglect. Destination Audio
assumes no liability for property damage or any other incidental or consequential
damage whatsoever which may result from the failure of this product. Any and all
warranties of merchantability and tness implied by law are limited to the dura-
tion of this express warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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