Pequod Kona Storm 6.2 User manual
Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
Kona Storm 6.2
Three way horn loaded passive system
User Guide
Index
1 Technical Specications
2 Unpacking and Checking
3 Cables and Set-up
4 Installation and System Design
5 Accessories
6 Maintenence and Surface Protection
7 Warranty
8 Authenticity
Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
Kona Storm 6.2 User Guide
936mm [36 3/4"]
422mm [16 1/2"] 477mm [18 3/4"]
Kona Storm 6.2 is a three-way passive horn-loaded
system with extended low frequency direct emission
components. Main use is as DJ Monitor, as when
coupled to a subwoofer such as our Ovoid 18.
Professional HI-PRO system designed to seamlessly
integrate with dedicated transducers, built from high
resistance composite materials for elevated sensitivity,
dynamics and denition. Wide angle coverage of a
highly controlled sound eld, and the ability to reach
high levels without perceptible distortion.
The system is characterized by high-end audio quality
and is able to reach elevated sound pressures. A pair of
full-frontal horns manage the high-mid frequency range.
The high range horn is characterized by a special
high-end derivation design. The long and complex
development allows for a wide dispersion without
compromising a powerful sonic loading.
The mid-horn has a unique design that creates an
extraordinary efciency and sensitivity. This allows for
excellent dynamics that distinguish the entire system
from the rst listen. The extended low frequency direct
emission component is characterized by a light structure
with a highly resistant ovoid shell containing a 12” woofer
with a range of 100-500 Hz and high sensitivity. The 12”
LF driver features a water resistant cone.
Components such as the speakers, woofers and
compression drivers all represent world class quality,
without commercial or technological compromises.
Thanks to its elevated sensitivity, the system requires
limited amplication power.
The Kona Storm 6.2 system is manageable through a
dedicated specic passive crossover lter for the best
performance. There are 2 crossover options:
• High Power cod. XHPKO: when really high power
is the main necessity, eg. Kona used as PA system
• High End Quality cod. XHEQKO: when using Kona
close to the listener, eg. as monitor
The Full Fat audio FFA 6000 (+ external DSP) is the
recommended 2 channel amplier for this system.
The Kona requires a sub woofer to be a full range system
1: Technical Specications
TYPE Three way passive horn loaded with
extended low frequency direct emission
component
FREQUENCY RE-
SPONSE
100 Hz - 18 KHz
TOTAL SENSITIVITY 100 dB 1W/m with passive crossover
100 dB 1W/m for mid-high
LOW FREQUENCIES 12” Low woofer, 8 Ohm 400 W nominal
800 W peak
MEDIUM FREQUEN-
CIES
2” (50 mm) MF compression driver, 8
Ohm 80 W nominal 160 W peak
HIGH FREQUENCIES 1” (25 mm) HF compression driver, 8
Ohm 70 W nominal 140 W peak
NOMINAL IMPE-
DANCE
4 Ohm with 3-way passive crossover
POWER HANDLING 1000 W 4 Ohm with amplier, 2 Ohm
stable
MANAGMENT 2 ch. amplier for each pair of Kona
loudspeakers (passive crossover provi-
ded) + DSP to match to sub. High pass
lter @100 HZ, 24 db/oct. LR
RECOMMENDED
AMPLIFIER
Full Fat Audio FFA 6000 with crossover
DISPERSION 60° horizontal, 60° vertical
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS
Fiber-reinforced composite, stainless
steel
FINISH Any RAL color and texture on order
PROTECTIVE GRIL-
LES
Stainless steel grille standard on 12”
mid-low speaker
CONNECTORS 1x Neutrik NL4 or custom preference
DIMENSIONS (with
support)
(W) 900 mm (H) 470 mm (D) 440 mm
(W) 35,4 inch (H) 18,5 inch (D) 17,3 inch
WEIGHT 23 Kg (51 lb)
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Kona Storm 6.2 User Guide
2: Unboxing
The Kona Storm system, like every other Pequod
product, is built with high standards of control
and quality. At the end of the production process
and before packaging, each system is tested:
acoustically measured and recorded in our company
database. For each Kona serial number, we have
the related test les recorded in the archive. Before
being packed in its box we complete an inspection
of surfaces and structures. Units are packed into
wooden crates or heavy cardboard boxes with
internal foam padding before shipping.
Extraction from box:
The Kona weighs 23 kg each, and is taken from the
box simply following the steps shown here.
Keep the packaging for further storage or
transporation, unless units are to be permanently
installed.
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Kona Storm 6.2 User Guide
3: Cables and Setup
TheKonarecievesinputfromafemaleNL4connector.
Through a dedicated cable and terminated with 2
male NL4Fc connectors it is connected directly to
the output of the power amplier.
The 3-way passive crossover, made without
compromise with high quality components is
housed inside the Kona Storm itself, and provides
a ventilation hole to allow adequate thermal
dissipation.
The connectors are standard NL4 (+ 1 / -1 connected
+ 2 / -2 empty) or water proof on request.
In case of custom realization by the installer of
the connection cables, we recommend specifying
installation-grade Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
cables for permanent installations.
The cables should use Oxygen Free Copper (OFC)
of grade C11000 or above.
For distances of more than 15 meters between
Kona and ampliers we recommend increasing
the section of the cable poles to 4 sq.mm, to avoid
excessive emission level losses. For lengths of less
than 15 m, you can use 2-pole cables, each with a
section of 2.5 sq.mm.
Connection diagrams:
A) Cable between Kona and amp (not supplied):
2-pole cable (2.5 sq.mm minimum section per pole
up to 15 m cable length, in addition we recommend
switching to 4 sq.mm per pole), terminated with
Nl4FC male connector (+ 1 / -1 connected and
corresponding to +1 red and -1 black on the
amplier, + 2 / -2 empty) to connect to the Kona
input, which has an NL4 female connector, standard
or WP on request.
B) Cable between subwoofer and amplier (not
supplied): as point A
*1) Kona: High-pass lter @100Hz, 24 dB/ oct.
LR.
*2) Subwoofer
Band pass:
High-pass lter @25Hz, 24 dB/oct. But
Low pass lter @100Hz, 24 dB/oct. LR
Gain and Time Alignment : it depends on
Subwoofer utilized
Below: Connectors A and B
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3: Cables and setup (cont.)
Cables: Standard Configuration with 18" Ovoid Sub
Cable - 6/8 prong
cod. CA03KO
NL8FC
NL4FC Cable: 2 prong +1/-1
NL8FC
Kona Storm
Sub 18"
35mmØ tube
cod. TBBOV18KO
to Sub Power
Amplifier
Crossover Box to Power Amplifier
NL4FC
Sub Stand
Choice of Box Style:
1: Standard Box: cod. STBOXKO
1x Crossover inside
2: Rockbox: cod. RBOXKO
2x Crossover inside
3: Waterproof Box: cod WPBOXKO
3x Crossover inside
Cable: 2 prong +1/-1
NL4FC Cable: 2 prong +1/-1 NL4FC
Cable: 2 prong +1/-1
to Power
Amplier
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Kona Storm 6.2 User Guide
4: Installation and System Design
(DJ Monitor)
1500mm [59"] 1500mm [59"]
1750mm [69"]
1750mm [69"]
Ovoid Sub 18"
Kona Storm
Kona Storm
Ovoid Sub 18"
The Kona can typically be used as a professional DJ
monitor, as a front studio monitor, or as a very high
quality system in listening areas, such as a smaller
dance oor or for a live concert audience. In some
cases it is necessary to use suitable subwoofers
(Ovoid or Hydra available from the Pequod catalog)
to have a full range system.
For on-stage installation as a monitor, the
reccomended heights and distances are visible in
the diagram below.
The Kona must be oriented towards the DJ’s head,
with a minimum recommended distance of 1.5m.
In height, the ideal outgoing axis, placed at the
intersection between the hf horn and mid horn, must
be approximately 1.75 m from the ground.
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Kona Storm 6.2 User Guide
4: Installation and System Design
(For Audience)
2/3 1/3
Dance Floor (Above)
Ovoid Sub 18"
Kona Storm Dance Floor (side view)
1/2 1/3
2-4m
Kona and Ovoid units
For the installation of the Kona facing an audience,
it is necessary to take into account that optimal
acoustic coverage is obtained by lifting the kona
2-4 m from the ground in the vertical plane, tilting
them towards the audience, so that the ideal outgo-
ing axis, placed at the intersection between the hf
horn and mid horn, are oriented in an area located
between 1/2 and 2/3 of the depth of the area to be
soundtracked (dance oor or audience).
On the horizontal plane it is also necessary to orient
the ideal axis coming out of the Kona in an area that
is located approximately 2/3 of the depth of the area
to be covered, on the center line of the area itself.
Refer to the following diagrams:
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5: Accessories
Accessories are available to complete the experi-
ence of the Pequod Kona Storm system:
Cod. BAG01KO: Protective PVC Bag sized for
Kona Storm system, waterproof soft nish to protect
from scratches and weather
Cod. GR12KO: Front Protection Grille of the 12
woofer, made of stainless steel. Usually included as
standard component in most orders, delete option is
available when protection is not needed (installation
at ceiling height, for example)
Cod. BSSTKO: Stand with Concrete Base with
logo and stainless steel 35mm tube for supporting a
freestanding Kona system without Ovoid sub
Cod. TBBOV18KO: Ovoid Connection Pipe in
stainless steel diameter 35 mm, length 350mm suit-
able for coupling above the sub Ovoid 18 system.
Other lengths available on demand
Waterproof Bag
cod. BAG01KO
Kona Storm
Steel Mesh Grille
Ø320mm
cod. GR12KO
(usually sold standard)
Ovoid Connection Tube
cod. TBBOV18KO
Ø35mm x 350mm
Concrete Static Base
cod. BSSTKO
Tube Ø35mm x 1000mm
Base Ø450mm x 50mm
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Kona Storm 6.2 User Guide
6: Maintenance and Surface Protec-
tion
All Pequod units are built from a unique high quality
composite material which is inert to atmospheric
agents and requires minimal regular maintenance,
just a simple cleaning of the surfaces with a soft
cloth dampened with alcohol.
For best practice in long term care of the composite
components, and to obtain or restore a truly
professional level of surface nish, we reccomend
using the 3M “Perfect It™” line of Gelcoat cleaners
and protective waxes (above right).
Follow the instuctions provided to ensure the best
possibile nish for your Pequod composite speaker
bodies and accessories.
Many installations require Stainless Steel support
structures or armatures to complete mounting
and assembly of different Pequod units. For these
components, we reccomend cleaning with 3M™
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (right).
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www.pequodacoustics.com
Kona Storm 6.2 User Guide
7: Warranty
Pequod Acoustics offers a guarantee to the original
owner (person or company who purchased the
product brand new) of each new Pequod product
(provided it was purchased direct from Pequod or
through a Pequod Acoustics Authorised Dealer/
Distributor) that it is free of defects in materials and
workmanship and that each product was tested in
factory to meet or exceed all specications declared.
Each model has a test le recorded in our database,
related to its serial number.
The period of limited warranty is three (3) years
from the date of delivery to the original purchaser
(as shown on the original invoice or sales receipt;
a copy may be required as proof of warranty dates)
Pequod Acoustics will repair or replace (at its
discretion) all defective parts at no charge for labour
or materials; subject to following provisions:
Pequod Acoustics shall take no responsibility for
repair or replacement under this warranty if:
a) The damaged product has been subject to
misuse, accident, neglect or failure to comply with
normal maintenance procedures
b) There are improper alterations or unauthorised
parts or repairs.
c) The serial number has been altered, defaced
or removed and the original owner won’t be able
to give information related to our Anti-counterfeit
authentication system (see below, section 8)
PequodAcoustics will remedy any defect, regardless
of the reason for failure (except as excluded above)
by repair or replacement. Pequod Acoustics will ship
the product within a reasonable time after receipt
of the defective product at a Pequod Acoustics
Authorised Service Centre.
How to obtain service under warranty:
If a Pequod Acoustics product requires service,
the original owner must contact the Pequod
Acoustics dealer who supplied the product, to
receive our Return Authorisation Code (RA code),
and instructions on how to return the product to the
Pequod Authorised Service Centre, or to Pequod
Acoustics.
The original owner must give information about:
- Problems with the product
- Serial number
- Original invoice or sales receipt
- Anti-counterfeit system (see section 8)
After receiving the RA code the owner can pack
the unit in the original factory packaging if possible.
Please include a note describing the problem
packed together with the product. Do not send it
separately.
All products being returned to the factory or service
centre for repairs must be shipped prepaid. Ensure
safe transportation of your unit to the authorised
service centre
Pequod Acoustics (or an Authorised Service Centre)
will initiate corrective repairs upon receipt of the
returned product, in order to complete the repairs
and ship back the product within a reasonable
amount of time.
If the repairs made by Pequod or a Pequod
Authorised Service Centre are not satisfactory to
the owner, they are instructed to give written notice
to Pequod.
The original owner is not entitled to recover from
Pequod any incidental damages resulting from any
defect in the Pequod product. This includes any
damage to another product or products resulting
from such a defect.
The warranty is not extended by the length of time
which the owner is not engaged in active use of the
product. Repairs and replacement parts provided
pursuant to the warranty will be covered only by the
non-expired portion of the warranty.
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Kona Storm 6.2 User Guide
8: Authentication and Anti-Counter-
feiting Measures
Each product by Pequod Acoustics is carefully hand
made using high quality components that are, by
themselves, difcult to replicate. But we also protect
our products using special marks on the inside and
outside, which are unique and serve to authenticate
original Pequod products.
Thus, each individual product has a special mark,
placed in a unique position. For each product (each
serial number) we keep a record of the exact posi-
tion where we placed this mark.
When warranty claims are made, or other requests
that require authentication of an individual Pequod
product, we will ask the owner to provide a descrip-
tion of the identifying marker as a further proof of
originality.
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