Neat MOMENTUM SX5i User manual

THE MOMENTUM SX5i LOUDSPEAKER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Congratulations on choosing the MOMENTUM SX5i loudspeakers. Used correctly, they will pro ide a lifetime of beautiful
music. Please read the following notes in order to get the best from them.
CAUTION! The woofer in the b se of the c binet c n be e sily d m ged.
HANDLE WITH CARE.
RUNNING IN
A 'running in' period of t le st 200 hours is necess ry to st bilise perform nce. After this period, further
gr du l improvement will occur over period of sever l weeks.
ASSEMBLY
The speakers are packed in two separate cartons.
Unpack, and place the speaker upside-down on a clean, non-abrasi e surface. Fit the supplied end spikes to the cones
on the base of the speaker. Do not fit the end spikes if the optional slate plinths (see below) are to be used.
Return to upright, place the speaker in required position. Le el the speaker by tilting the speaker and adjusting the
spikes. When the speaker is le el and stable, the spikes are automatically locked in place.
OPTIONAL SLATE PLINTH
Dedicated solid slate plinths can purchased and fitted to the SX5i. Follow the instructions supplied with the plinths.
CONNECTIONS
The Momentum SX5i is supplied with a single pair of terminals as standard, to facilitate single (normal) wiring.
If you ha e ordered a dual pair of terminals you may bi-wire or bi-amp the Momentum SX5i.
Bi-wiring is effected by running two sets of cable from the amplifier output terminals. Connect one set to the lower and
one set to the upper terminals on the rear of the speaker. Take care to ensure correct phasing (i.e. red and black
connections maintained at amplifier and speaker). Bi-wiring can bring about a significant change in performance and this
should be e aluated on an indi idual basis. Some amplifiers will respond better than others, and personal taste is a
strong factor.
Bi- mplific tion is highly recommended. This in ol es the use of 2 stereo amplifiers (or 4 mono amplifiers). When this
mode of operation is being considered, it is ad isable to consult a dealer, or Neat Acoustics, for ad ice.

PLACEMENT IN THE ROOM
There are no firm rules regarding placement, as acoustics will ary from room to room. A degree of experimentation is
necessary for optimum placement but a starting point of 20-30cm from rear walls is suggested, with a toe-in of 10-15
degrees. Generally, bass output increases as distance from the rear wall, or room corner, decreases. Stereo depth
impro es as the speaker is brought away from room boundaries. Mo e the loudspeaker in small increments (2-3 cm at a
time) and assess the changes until satisfied with the in-room balance. (Often, very small changes of the loudspeaker
position can result in a huge improvement in performance.)
MAINTENANCE
The MOMENTUM SX5i has no user-replaceable parts and requires no maintenance.
To clean, brush lightly with a soft, lint-free cloth. Should a fault condition arise, consult your dealer.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF THE ENCLOSURE!
WARRANTY
The MOMENTUM SX5i is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of fi e years.
SPECIFICATIONS
ENCLOSURE TYPE.......................................2.5 way, multi-facet isobaric/reflex.
BASS..............................................................2 x 168mm treated paper cone type.
BASS/MIDRANGE..........................................1 x 168mm treated paper cone type with phase plug.
HIGH FREQUENCY UNIT..........................?25mm in erted Aluminium dome type.
DIMENSIONS (h/w/d)...................................105 x 22 x 23cm
WEIGHT.........................................................22 Kilos (SHIPPING WEIGHT: 50 Kilos per pair)
SENSITIVITY (2.83 /1m)..........................?..87 dB/1 watt
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER...?..25 to 200 watts
IMPEDANCE..............................................?.8 ohms (Minimum impedance: 5 Ohms.)
(Specification may be subject to change without notice)
Neat Acoustics Ltd. 29B Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8XT, UK www.neat.co.uk