Fyne Audio F1 Series Owner's manual

F1 SERIES
FYNE ADVICE
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Technology
3. Positioning
 
 
6. Cable choice
 
8. Earth connections
9. Adjustments
10. Care of cabinet
11. Warranty
 

4
1 INTRODUCTION



 
 
 
 
 
 
Your accessories box includes
 
 
 
 
 

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2 TECHNOLOGY




they have been augmenting their existing

to ensure that we can offer best in class

and advanced manufacturing techniques.
ISOFLARE™ POINT SOURCE DRIVER

source system whereby the bass / midrange
driver shares a common centre with the
high frequency unit. Providing outstanding







been considered. Eliminating unwanted
vibrations which would be detrimental

source drivers are built around a custom
tooled rigid cast aluminium chassis.
A vented rear chamber in the substantial

frequency resonance well below the

mode well above the level of human




The unique geometry of the high frequency






allows a very low crossover frequency of

much of the vocal range is handled by
the tweeter.
The HF unit annular waveguide has a







fabric surround effectively terminates cone








distortion tenfold.

6
CROSSOVER


by critical auditioning.







PC-OCC internal wiring with virtually no crystal





the highest grade silicon steel laminations



by winding vibration.

crossover relaxes stresses in materials and




BASSTRAX™ TRACTRIX DIFFUSER SYSTEM


loading system. This loading system broadens
the tuning frequency to reduce cone



Below the vent in the base of the











to maintain a 90 degree angle at each




ENCLOSURE


low colouration structure. The drive unit is


The high mass machined aluminium









7
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
1
3 POSITIONING
This operation should be performed by
two people to avoid injury or damage to
the loudspeaker, should it slip or fall.









walls will be detrimental to the stereo image

toeing in the cabinets towards the listening


less sensitive to boundary conditions than
with a conventional design.

8
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
4 FITTING FLOOR COUPLING
SPIKES




wheels.


23
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
4

9
5 AMPLIFIER
CHOICE












Some customers may wish to use


than the minimum recommendation.
This will not cause damage to the





able to give you recommendations that

6 CABLE
CHOICE




resistance is necessary to minimise




characteristics have considerable



able to give advice.
Cables should be terminated in high


use of WBT Nextgen™ connectors.

10
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
7 CONNECTING SPEAKER
CABLES
Ensure the amplier is switched off before connecting cables, to avoid damage.









LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
5 6
 

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LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM



for further enhancement in sound quality.




To
avoid amplier damage, the link cables
must not be in place.
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

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8 EARTH CONNECTION





9 ADJUSTMENTS



both the listening environment and listener












you are familiar with. Achieving the correct




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LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
8
9
LINK CABLES IN PLACE
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
LINK CABLES REMOVED
LEFT SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH'
CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER
(OPTIONAL)
LOW FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
HIGH FREQUENCY
POWER AMPLIFIER
LEFT
-+RIGHT -+
TO RIGHT
SPEAKER
FIG 7. PRESENSE ADJUSTMENT
FIG 6. HF ENERGY ADJUSTMENT
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
+4 dB
+2 dB
0 dB
-2 dB
-4 dB
100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 20 kHz
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM

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10 CARE OF
CABINET
The cabinet may be cleaned with a


the high gloss wooden areas. As wood is a







On no account use solvents or abrasive
materials, as this will cause damage and
invalidate the warranty.

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11 WARRANTY

necessary.




class service.








the original undamaged serial number.












dealer. If you require further assistance then




our website listed above or at the e-mail
[e-mail]


LIABILITY
Other than the warranty and services set






is / are connected to any of the Fyne Audio







and / or maintenance of the Fyne Audio








this warranty.



warranty shall not in any event or under any




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 SPECIFICATIONS
F1-10
System type 
with BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser*
Recommended amplier 20 - 280
power 
Peak power handling  
Continuous power 140
handling
Sensitivity 
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Frequency response 

Drive unit complement 1 x 250mm IsoFlare™ 
 
with 75mm titanium alloy dome
 
Crossover frequency 750Hz
Crossover type 
 
System adjustments 
 
Dimensions  
 
Cabinet construction 
extensive internal bracing
Weight 
* 

17
F1-10
System type 
with BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser*
Recommended amplier 20 - 280
power 
Peak power handling  
Continuous power 140
handling
Sensitivity 
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Frequency response 

Drive unit complement 1 x 250mm IsoFlare™ 
 
with 75mm titanium alloy dome
 
Crossover frequency 750Hz
Crossover type 
 
System adjustments 
 
Dimensions  
 
Cabinet construction 
extensive internal bracing
Weight 
* 
F1-12
System type 
with BassTrax™ Tractrix diffuser*
Recommended amplier 20 - 350
power 
Peak power handling  
Continuous power 175
handling
Sensitivity 
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Frequency response 

Drive unit complement 1 x 300mm IsoFlare™ 
 
with 75mm titanium alloy dome
 
Crossover frequency 750Hz
Crossover type 
 
System adjustments 
 
Dimensions  
 
Cabinet construction 
extensive internal bracing
Weight 
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