Fyne Audio F500 Series Technical manual

F500 RANGE
FYNE ADVICE
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Safety
3. Spike Fixing
4. Two Channel Positioning
5. AV Positioning
6. Connecting Speaker Cables
7. Grilles
8. Warranty
9. Specications

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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio loudspeakers, proudly designed by our experienced team of engineers in Scotland,
and constructed to the highest standards. We believe they will give you many years of listening pleasure.
Before installing these loudspeakers, please read this manual in full, both for safety reasons, and to ensure you achieve
the best performance possible.
2 SAFETY
For safety reasons, and to ensure you achieve the best performance possible, please fully read this
document before installing these loudspeakers.
To prevent injury or damage when unpacking the loudspeakers, please do not use the protective bag to lift
them in case it tears. If possible retain packaging for future use.
The spikes are very sharp - take care to avoid personal injury.
 Thesespeakersmustalwaysbeconnectedtoasuitableamplierandnever to a mains supply.
 Ensureyouramplierisswitchedoffbeforemakingconnections,toavoiddamage.
3 SPIKE FITTING
(F501, F502)
Thread the 4 carpet spikes and adjustment thumb wheels
to the inserts in the plinths of each loudspeaker. They can
be adjusted from above once the loudspeaker is in place
using the HEX key provided, to ensure it is stable and level
(Fig. 1).
Onwoodenorotherdelicateoors,usethecupsprovided
to prevent damage to the surface.
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The loudspeakers should be positioned approximately
1.5- 4.5m apart (5- 15 feet), ideally no closer than 0.5m (20
inches) from the rear wall, and no closer than 1m (3 feet)
from the side walls (Fig.2).
Some degree of experimentation will provide the best
results, especially with toe in towards the listener, to give
the best stereo imaging.
Onwoodenorotherdelicateoors,usethecupsprovided
to prevent damage to the surface.
The F500 may be shelf mounted, but far better results will
be obtained on dedicated stands, that position the tweeter
at ear level. Your dealer will be able to recommend suitable
models.
4 TWO CHANNEL POSITIONING
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
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5 AV POSITIONING
The front speakers should be positioned as for 2 channel
operation, with the centre speaker equidistant between
them and in the same plain, ideally at ear level.
When incorporating a subwoofer, please refer to the
instructions provided with it.
StandmountingoroorstandingmodelsfromtheF500
range may be used for the rear effects loudspeakers (See
Fig. 3).
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
0.5 METRE
MINIMUM
1.5 TO 4.5 METRES
1 METRE
MINIMUM
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Your dealer will be able to advise on the most suitable
choice of cables for your budget and system, to obtain the
best performance.
Bare wire connections may be made by unscrewing
the terminal, and making use of the hole in the
threaded post. Alternatively, dedicated 4mm plugs may
bepurchased,orarealreadyttedtoterminated
cable sets.
Ensure connections are made positive to positive and
negativetonegativebetweenthespeakerandtheamplier.
All models are provided with two sets of terminals one for
the HF and one for the LF. When using a single cable wire
as shown, keeping the link bars in place (Fig. 4). For bi-wire
operation remove the link bars, and wire with two sets of
cable or a dedicated bi-wire cable (Fig. 5). This option will
ensure the best possible sound quality.
6 CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLES
SINGLE-WIRED
To Right Speaker
Amplifier / Recevier
LeftRight
Left Speaker
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BI-WIRED
To Right Speaker
Amplifier / Recevier
LeftRight
Left Speaker
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7 GRILLES
Although the magnetically attached grilles are designed
for maximum transparency, we always recommend
removal for the best possible sound quality.
With the F501 and F502 models, the grilles may be
magneticallyxedtotherearoftheloudspeakerfor
neatness and to avoid damage.
Remove grille from the front of the loudspeaker (Fig. 6),
and locate on rear (Fig. 7).
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8 WARRANTY
1. No maintenance of the loudspeaker is necessary.
2. Please register your Fyne Audio Limited product online at www.fyneaudio.com. All of our products have been
 producedandtestedwithcareandprecisiontogiverst-classservice.
3. All passive loudspeakers are guaranteed for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase from an authorised
Fyne Audio Limited dealer. This warranty is subject to the absence or evidence of misuse, overload, or accidental
damage, applies only to the registered owner, and covers only genuine Fyne Audio Limited products with the original
undamaged serial number.
4. All active and electronic components are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase from an
authorised Fyne Audio Limited dealer subject to the absence of, or evidence of, misuse, overload or
accidental damage.
5. If at any time during this warranty period the equipment proves to be defective for any reason other than accident,
 misuse,neglect,unauthorisedmodication,incorrectinstallationorconnection,matchedwithimproperequipment
or fair wear and tear, we will repair any such manufacturing defect or, at our option, replace it without charge for
labour, parts or return carriage.
6. IfyoususpectaproblemwithaFyneAudioLimitedproduct,intherstinstance,discussitwithyourFyneAudio
Limited dealer. If you require further assistance, then we ask that you deal directly with your local Fyne Audio Limited
distributor. If you cannot locate your distributor please contact Fyne Audio Limited Customer Services, via our
website listed above or at the e-mail [e-mail]
7. Do not ship any product to Fyne Audio Limited without previous authorisation.
8. LIABILITY
Other than the warranty and services set out in this warranty, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Fyne Audio
Limited and its Authorised Distributors shall not be liable to you and/or any third party or entity whatsoever for:-
any loss, damages and/or malfunction caused to any product(s) which is/are connected to any of the Fyne Audio
Limited products any damages, loss and liability (except for any personal injuries or death), whether direct, indirect,
incidental, consequential special, punitive or otherwise, howsoever caused by, arising out of, or otherwise in relation
to the installation, delivery, use, service, repair, replacement and/or maintenance of the Fyne Audio Limited product;
or any damages, loss and liability (except for any personal injuries or death) under this warranty in respect of any act,
omission, or negligence of any of their technicians, employees, agents, representatives or independent contractors
relating to the actual or purported performance of any of the obligations under this warranty.
9. Without limiting the above, the maximum liability of the Fyne Audio Limited and its Authorised Distributors under
this warranty shall not in any event or under any circumstances exceed the actual purchase price paid for the Fyne
Audio Limited product(s).

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9 SPECIFICATIONS
Model F500 F501 F502 F500C
System type 2way,downwardsring 2½way,downwardsring 2½way,downwardsring 2½way,rearported
port, with Tractrix port with Tractrix port with Tractrix
(BassTraxTM) diffuser* (BassTraxTM) diffuser* (BassTraxTM) diffuser*
Recommended amplier 30 - 120 35 - 150 40 - 180 30 - 120
power (Watt RMS)
Continuous power 60 75 90 60
handling (Watt RMS)
Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) 89dB 90dB 91dB 91dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm 8 Ohm 8 Ohm 8 Ohm
Frequency response 45Hz - 34kHz 36Hz - 34kHz 30Hz - 34kHz 48Hz - 38kHz
(-6dB typical in room)
Drive unit complement 1 x 150mm IsoFlareTM, 1 x 150mm IsoFlareTM, 1 x 200mm IsoFlareTM, 1 x 125mm IsoFlareTM,
 multi-brebass/mid multi-brebass/mid multi-brebass/mid multi-brebass/mid
with 25mm titanium with 25mm titanium with 25mm titanium with 19mm titanium
dome compression tweeter dome compression tweeter dome compression tweeter dome compression tweeter
 1x150mmmulti-brebass 1x150mmmulti-brebass 1x200mmmulti-brebass 2x125mmmulti-brebass
Crossover frequency 1.7kHz 250Hz & 1.7kHz 250Hz & 1.7kHz 350Hz & 2.1kHz
Crossover type 2nd order low pass, 1st order high pass
Dimensions inc terminals 325 x 200 x 320mm 984 x 200 x 320mm 1114 x 250 x 380mm 160 x 500 x 250mm
and grille - HxWxD (12.8 x 7.8 x 12.6”) (38.8 x 7.9 x 12.6”) (43.9 x 9.8 x 15.0”) (6.3 x 19.7 x 9.8”)
* Patent applied for

Model F500 F501 F502 F500C
System type 2way,downwardsring 2½way,downwardsring 2½way,downwardsring 2½way,rearported
port, with Tractrix port with Tractrix port with Tractrix
(BassTraxTM) diffuser* (BassTraxTM) diffuser* (BassTraxTM) diffuser*
Recommended amplier 30 - 120 35 - 150 40 - 180 30 - 120
power (Watt RMS)
Continuous power 60 75 90 60
handling (Watt RMS)
Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m) 89dB 90dB 91dB 91dB
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm 8 Ohm 8 Ohm 8 Ohm
Frequency response 45Hz - 34kHz 36Hz - 34kHz 30Hz - 34kHz 48Hz - 38kHz
(-6dB typical in room)
Drive unit complement 1 x 150mm IsoFlareTM, 1 x 150mm IsoFlareTM, 1 x 200mm IsoFlareTM, 1 x 125mm IsoFlareTM,
 multi-brebass/mid multi-brebass/mid multi-brebass/mid multi-brebass/mid
with 25mm titanium with 25mm titanium with 25mm titanium with 19mm titanium
dome compression tweeter dome compression tweeter dome compression tweeter dome compression tweeter
 1x150mmmulti-brebass 1x150mmmulti-brebass 1x200mmmulti-brebass 2x125mmmulti-brebass
Crossover frequency 1.7kHz 250Hz & 1.7kHz 250Hz & 1.7kHz 350Hz & 2.1kHz
Crossover type 2nd order low pass, 1st order high pass
Dimensions inc terminals 325 x 200 x 320mm 984 x 200 x 320mm 1114 x 250 x 380mm 160 x 500 x 250mm
and grille - HxWxD (12.8 x 7.8 x 12.6”) (38.8 x 7.9 x 12.6”) (43.9 x 9.8 x 15.0”) (6.3 x 19.7 x 9.8”)
* Patent applied for

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19 March 2019
Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio loudspeakers, proudly
designed by our experienced team of engineers in Scotland,
and constructed to the highest standards.