musikelectronic geithain ME803K User manual

musikelectronic geithain
ME 803K
Instructions for installation and use

TABLE OF CONTENTS II
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Table of contents
1 Introduction 1
2 Disclaimer 2
3 System description 3
4 Basic information 4
4.1 Guidelines 4
4.2 Safety instructions 4
4.3 Unboxing 6
4.4 Delivery contents 6
4.5 Cleaning 6
4.6 Environmental conditions 6
4.7 Guarantee acknowledgements 6
5 Positioning 7
5.1 Positioning near walls 7
5.2 Stereo operation 8
5.3 Surround operation 9
6 Set-up the speakers 10
6.1 Mains connection 10
6.2 Cable connection 10
6.3 Adjustment controller 11
6.4 Status indication 11
6.5 Bass extension 11
7 Specications 12
8 Acoustic measurements 13
9 Notes 14

INTRODUCTION 1
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1 Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for the trust you have put in us by buying these speakers. You decided upon a quality
product that in regard to tonal and technical characteristics complies to the utmost expectations.
The usual burn-in period is not required, because the speakers are articially aged in-house.
Please read the technical description and manual to take advantage of the capabilities
of these speakers and ensure safe operation.

DISCLAIMER 2
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2 Disclaimer
Technical data and appearances are subject to changes without notice. Errors and omissions
excepted. Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH assumes no liability for any loss which may be suffered
by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement
contained herein. Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH products are sold through authorized fulllers
and resellers only. Fulllers and resellers are not agents of Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH and
have absolutely no authority to bind Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH by any express or implied
undertaking or representation. This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may be reproduced
or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system without the prior written permission of
Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH.
All rights reserved
Copyright © 2023 Musikelectronic Geithain GmbH

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3
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3 System description
The 3-way concept of the ME 803K comprises three 10-inch woofer systems, a 6.5-inch high-
performance midrange system and a tweeter array with three vertically arranged 1-inch dome
tweeters. The directivity of the system has been optimized for listening distances of between three
and six metres, rendering a natural sound pattern in stereo and multichannel operation. Two 1000W
and two 500 W amplier modules supply the bass, mid and treble channels with sufcient power.
The resulting overload safety ensures that even signals with highest peak levels are not limited. Also,
sound pressure levels of up to 122dB can be performed without audible distortions throughout the
effective frequency range. A room compensation network, integrated into the amplier electronics,
allows control of the room-dependent frequency response.
The vertical arrangement of the 10-inch woofers provides a directivity index that ensures realistic
bass presence even at listening distances of up to eight metres. Our reliable K Technology minimizes
rearward-directed room reections in the bass range and simplies the positioning of the ME 803K
in the listening room.
The low coloration and low distortion of the 6.5-inch high-performance midrange system result from
the intelligent combination of several construction details. The cone loudspeaker, for example, runs
without contact to the enclosure, thus avoiding the problem of cabinet resonances. Instead, the
midrange system is operated with a rearward-directed acoustic ow resistor in order to achieve the
desired directivity.
Frequently used wave guides in front of tweeter systems make directivity control easy. However,
they tend to produce unavoidable coloration due to short-time reections on the inner horn surface.
We take a different approach by using a tweeter array and doing without horn loudspeaker systems
for sound level enhancement. The tweeter unit that is arranged coaxially in front of the midrange
system guarantees the trademark low coloration reproduction of sound events in our loudspeakers.
All these features make the ME803K so unique on the loudspeaker market. It has been optimized for
large listening distances and for acoustically less attenuated rooms.

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4 Basic information
4.1 Guidelines
This product complies to requirements of current European and national guidelines (2004/108/EG
Electromagnetical Compatiblity). The conformity is ascertained, corresponding declarations and
records are deposited with the manufacturer.
Products built by us belong to B2C-class of the WEEE guidelines and must not
be disposed with domestic waste.
4.2 Safety instructions
Like using any other electrical device you should observe the following operation guidelines, safety
instructions and warning signs to ensure optimum functionality and safety of operation!
;Read these instructions carefully.
;Keep these instructions during the life cycle at a safe place. The instructions are an important
part of the product.
;Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
;The product may only be used in accordance with the information provided in the user manual.
Before and during the usage of the amplier please ensure that all recommendations, especially
the safety recommendations in the user manual, are adhered to.
;Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury, and damage to the product.
;The heat sink must not be blocked or covered. This product should not be installed unless
proper ventilation is provided or manufacturer‘s instructions have been adhered to.
;Do not install the device near any heat sources.
;Do not expose the device to direct sun radiation.
;Do not install the device in rooms with high humidity.
;Do not try to insert anything into device openings.
;The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects lled with liquids shall
be placed on the device.
;Clean only with dry or slightly moistened cloth.
;Protect the power cord from being walked on,pinched or damaged in any other way. Pay
particular attention to plugs and the point where they exit the device.

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;Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing cover may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
;Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.

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4.3 Unboxing
The speakers are shipped in proper condition. Unpack the speaker carefully and check for visible
damages. In case of damages report them to your retailer. Keep the packaging, in case the speaker
has to be transported in the future.
4.4 Delivery contents
;Speaker ME 803K
;Mains cable
;Technical description and user manual
4.5 Cleaning
The speaker is made of real wood veneer and needs to be nurtured in the same way as furnishings.
We advise quality wax polish to ensure durability of the veneer. Surfaces can also be cleaned with
tidy, slightly damped, fuzz-free, smooth cloth.
4.6 Environmental conditions
Ensure the following environmental conditions in your listening room:
;Operating temperature +15 °C ... +35°C (+59°F ... +95°F)
;Storage temperature range −25 °C ... +45 °C (−13 °F ... +113 °F)
;Relative humidity 45 % ... 75 %
4.7 Guarantee acknowledgements
Opening the device by unauthorized personnel leads to all claims under guarantee expire. In case of
destruction by overload, misuse or outside inuences there are no claims under guarantee.

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5 Positioning
Our speakers do not impose special requirements neither in stereo nor in multichannel set-ups.
Nonetheless speaker positioning has inuence on listening impression because every room is
individually designed and furnished. The following advices are just guidelines that ease proper
positioning. In addition we offer a measurement service to take advantage of the capabilities of your
listening environment.
5.1 Positioning near walls
When speakers are installed near walls sound quality is physically affected. Every customary speaker
behaves as a punctual sonic source in the low frequency range, with sonic waves spherical radiated
without any constructional measures. Back wall reections are unavoidable.
The speakers ME803K however utilize cardioid radiation characteristics with rearward attenuation
greater than 10dB. Because of this structural measurement installation near walls is considerably
less critical. For optimum listening experience a minimum distance of 20 cm (7.9″) to walls and
furniture should be ensured. Avoid corner installations because unwanted bass accentuation could
arise.
b
b
;Minimum distance to wall b ≥ 20 cm (7.9″)

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5.2 Stereo operation
The optimum position of the speakers in your listening environment is the so-called stereo triangle
(see gure). The base distance between the speakers and the distance to the hearing zone form
an equilateral triangle (stereo triangle). A distance less than 3 m (9′10″) or more than 6 m (19′8″)
should be avoided. For precise,spacial reproduction turn the speakers inside,directed to the hearing
zone.
a
a a
hearing zone
60°
;Distance between speakers and your listening position a = 3 m … 6 m (9′10″ … 19′8″)
;Adjust the speaker horizontally to the height of the ear at the listening position

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5.3 Surround operation
In surround operation the stereo triangle (see Stereo operation) is extended to a circle. The hearing
zone is the centre of this circle. Position all speakers in the same distance to the hearing zone. The
centre speaker is positioned in the middle between both front speakers. Pay attention to positioning
the front and rear speakers horizontally along one plane. The angle between centre and rear speakers
should be about 110° – 120°.
;Distance between speakers and your listening position a = 3 m … 6 m (9′10″ … 19′8″)
In case installation in the prescribed way is not possible in your listening room most decoding
devices allow adjustments of single speakers.
60°
110° ... 120°
a
a
a
aa
hearing zone

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6 Set-up the speakers
In this chapter we inform you how to connect your speakers to mains and your signal source. Ensure
that the mains switch on the backside is in position “OFF”. Only when your speaker is completely
connected (see chapters 6.1 and 6.2) you can take the device into operation by use of the mains
switch.
The speaker can be connected to every common pre-amplier (Ua= 1 V ... 5 V; Ri < 600 Ω).
6.1 Mains connection
Before start-up check the mains voltage stated on the backside of the device. If your local mains
voltage does not match the specication of the speaker,please refer to your retailer or direct
distribution. When the stated and your local mains voltage comply connect the mains connector of
the speaker to the socket with the included mains cable.
6.2 Cable connection
The input of the integrated amplier is electrically balanced. When your signal source also utilizes
balanced connectors, please use a cable wired as stated in the table:
Balanced connector
(amplier)
Balanced connector
(signalsource)
Unbalanced connector
(signalsource)
XLR XLR RCA
Earth Pin 1 Pin 1 Ring
Signal + Pin 2 Pin 2 Tip
Signal - Pin 3 Pin 3 Ring
When using a signal source with unbalanced outputs (RCA) you need to balance the connecting
cables. This avoids hum and other noise interferences. The table and the following gure show the
wiring.
Unbalanced RCA to balanced XLR Connections
Loudspeaker (XLR-3M) Cable Source (RCA)
1 2
3

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6.3 Adjustment controller
The “Level” controller is used for level adjustment over the full frequency range.
6.4 Status indication
The two-coloured LED at the front of the speaker is used as status indicator of the device.
;LED green: indicates normal operation of the device
;LED red: indicates the operation of the overload protection circuit;
Output power limitation to protect the components from overloading
6.5 Bass extension
The speaker enables the connection to a subwoofer from the BASIS series. Use the output connector
at the amplier to utilize this option. By the bass extension an acoustical power enhancement in the
lower frequency range is achieved and results in an even sound propagation especially in acoustically
less damped rooms.

SPECIFICATIONS 12
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7 Specications
General Active 3-way high-performance loudspeaker for listening distances
between 3 m (9′10″) and 6 m (19′8″)
Maximum SPL
to IEC 268-1
Programme material
≥117 dB
122 dB peak / r = 1 m (3′3″) (4 π)
Bandwidth 25 Hz ... 22 kHz −6 dB
Calibration:
Acoustic output level / PE= −14 dBu 90 dB / r = 1 m (3′3″)
Directivity index
from 100Hz ... 10 kHz increasing from 4dB to 13 dB
Inherent noise sound level ≤ 10 dB (A) / r = 1 m (3′3″)
Total harmonic distortion
measured at 100dBSPL / r = 1 m (3′3″)
from 100Hz ... 10 kHz ≤ −45 dB
Nominal input level +6 dBu (adjustable)
Input impedance ≥ 10 kΩRC balanced
Electronic crossover frequencies 680 Hz and 2 kHz
Nominal output power of the amplier
LF
MF
HF
1,000 W / 4 Ω
500 W / 4 Ω
500 W / 4 Ω
Input connector XLR 3F (programme input)
Output connector XLR 3M (bass extension)
Drive units
Woofer
Mid-range unit
Tweeter
2× 260 mm (10″) cone
1× 160 mm (6.5″) cone
3× 25 mm (1″) dome
Operation and clipping indicator LED on front
Power requirements 90 V ... 132 V, 55 Hz ... 65 Hz
190 V ... 265 V, 45 Hz ... 55 Hz
Power consumption 30 VA when idle
max. 1,000 VA at full load
Mains connection IEC power connector with RF lter
Environmental conditions
for use
for storage
humidity
+15°C ... +35 °C (+ 59 °F ... +95°F)
−25 °C ... +45 °C (−13 °F ... +113 °F)
45 % ... 75 %
Dimensions (H × W × D) 772 mm × 366 mm × 423 mm (30.4″ × 14.5″ × 16.7″)
Weight 55 kg (121.3 lbs)
Design of the cabinet
Body MDF wood in ash black veneered; different veneers and colours on
request
Acoustic bafe MDF wood in microstructure semi-gloss black
Stand on request

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8 Acoustic measurements
All acoustic measurements are carried out under anechoic conditions with 1 m (3′3″) distance.
20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k
90
85
80
75
70
65
[dB]
[Hz]
0° 45°h 180°h
FREE FIELD FREQUENCY RESPONSE
-15 015
30
45
60
75
90
105
120
135
150
165
180
-165
-150
-135
-120
-105
-90
-75
-60
-45
-30
32 Hz 125 Hz
0 -5 -10 -15 -15 -10 -5 0
DIRECTIONAL CHARACTERISTIC
1
0.5
0
[%]
K2 K3
[Hz]
80 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTIONS PA= 100 dB

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musikelectronic geithain gmbh
STUDIO MONITORING - HIGHEND LOUDSPEAKER - SOUND REINFORCEMENT
SYSTEMS SYSTEMS
Nikolaistraße 7
04643 Geithain / Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
www.me-geithain.de
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