Pequod POLYPHEMUS 14.1 User manual
Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
POLYPHEMUS 14.1
3 Way passive, fully horn-loaded system
User guide
Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
Index
1 Technical Specications
2 Unpacking and Checking
3 Cables and Set-up
4 Installation and System Design
5 Accessories
6 Maintenance and Surface Protection
7 Warranty
8 Authenticity
POLYPHEMUS 14.1
3 Way passive, fully horn-loaded system
Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
1 Technical Specications
Polyphemus is a high performance,
passively amplied, full-horn, thre-
e-way system. A professional HI-PRO
three-way audio system with horn-loa-
ded speaker technology. Polyphemus
is designed to seamlessly integrate the
dedicated transducers with composite
horns for elevated sensitivity, dynamics,
denition and durability. By providing
wide angle coverage of a highly control-
led sound eld, it has the ability to rea-
ch sound levels at the limits of human
tolerance with no perceptible distortion.
The system is thus characterized by ex-
traordinary sound quality while reaching
elevated sonic pressures. Assembled it
forms a triptych of large horns in fron-
tal development. The Hf and mid range
horns are brought together in a single
group, with a development such as to
create spherical emission waves, great
integration between high and medium
frequency and wide, symmetrical and
uniform acoustic coverage. They have
levels of eciency and sensitivity that
are truly out of the ordinary. This allows
for excellent dynamics that distinguish
the entire system from the rst listen.
The midbass-horn uses its superior di-
mensions to achieve, with a powerful
12” midbass woofer, extraordinary per-
formances. The LF driver is protected
by a water resistant cone. Mid range,
mid bass transducers and hf compres-
sion drivers all represent world class
quality, without commercial or technolo-
gical compromises. Due to its elevated
sensitivity, the system requires limited
amplication power, and therefore per-
mits an extreme simplication of the line
of inputs for playback. The system can
be driven, in all three routes, comple-
tely passively through a dedicated inner
crossover. A Full Fat audio FFA 6000 (+
external DSP) is the recommended am-
plier partner for this solution. It requires
a subwoofer to have a full range system
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TYPE
FREQUENCY
RESPONSE
TOTAL
SENSITIVITY
MID-BASS
FREQUENCY
MEDIUM
FREQUENCY
HIGH
FREQUENCY
NOMINAL
IMPEDANCE
POWER
HANDLING
MANAGE
RECOMMENDED
AMPLIFIER
DISPERSION
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS
FINISH
CONNECTORS
DIMENSIONS
(with trolley)
WEIGHT
Three Way passive fully horn-loaded
120 Hz - 19 KHz
109 dB 1W/ 1m with passive crossover
12” (320 mm) 8 Ohm 250 W nominal
500 W peak
2” (50 mm) MF compression driver 8
Ohm 80 W nominal 160 W peak
1” (25 mm) HF compression driver 8
Ohm 60 W nominal 120 W peak
4 Ohm with three way passive
crossover
recommended amplier 800 W @ 4 Ohm
2 Ch amplier to a couple of Polyphe-
mus loudspeakers (inner passive
crossover provided, in each Polyphe-
mus)+DSP to match to subwoofer.
high-pass lter @ 120Hz, 24 dB/oct LR.
Full Fat Audio FFA 6000 2 Ch with ex-
ternal DSP to match to subwoofer
70° horizontal, 60° vertical
Fiber-reinforced composite, stainless
steel
all ral color and texture on order
1x Neutrik NL4 or custom preference
(W)1100 mm (H)1800 mm (D)1000 mm,
(W)43,3 inch (H)70,8 inch (D)39,3 inch
54 Kg (119 lb) w trolley, 44 Kg (97 lb)
2: Unpacking
The Polyphemus, like every other Pequod pro-
duct, is built with high standards of control and
quality. At the end of the production process and
before packaging, each system is tested: acou-
stically measured and recorded in our company
database. For each Polyphemus serial number,
we have the related test les recorded in the ar-
chive. Before being packed in its box we com-
plete an inspection of surfaces and structures.
Units are packed into wooden crates or heavy
cardboard boxes with internal foam padding be-
fore shipping.
Extraction from box:
The Polyphemus weighs 54 Kg (119 lb) w trolley,
44 Kg (97 lb) w/o trolley each, and it’s being ship-
ped contained inside suitable wooden packa-
ging box. Its extraction from the box is achie-
vable by two operators, at least.
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1100mm (43,3 inch )1000mm (39,3 inch )
1800 mm ( 70,8 inch )
1: Carefully open the
wooden packaging box
2: Remove packing materials
and save for re-use. Lift speaker body
with both hands when ready
3: put the loudspeaker on the oor
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3 Wiring and Settings
The Polyphemus has an input made with a female
NL4 connector. Through a dedicated cable and termi-
nated 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
Polyphemus 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 realiza-
tion by the installer of the connection cables, we re-
commend specifying installation-grade Low Smoke
Zero Halogen (LSZH) cables for permanent installa-
tions. The cables should use Oxygen Free Copper
(OFC) of grade C11000 or above. For distances of
more than 15 meters between Polyphemus and am-
pliers 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:
Amplier + DSP
Amplier + DSP
Sub
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NL4FC ( +1 -1 )
NL4FC ( +1 -1 )
NL4FC ( +1 -1 )
NL4FC ( +1 -1 )
2p
2p
A
B
A)Cable between Polyphemus and amp (not sup-
plied): 2-pole cable (2.5 sq.mm minimum section
per pole up to 15 m cable length, in addition we re-
commend switching to 4 mmq per pole), terminated
with Nl4FC male connector (+ 1 / -1 connected and
corresponding to +1 red and -1 black on the ampli-
er, + 2 / -2 empty) to connect to the Polyphemus
input, which has an NL4 female connector, standard
or WP on request.
B)Cable between subwoofer and amplier (not
supplied): as point A
DSP general settings:
DSP general settings:
*1) High-pass lter @120Hz, 24 dB/oct. LR
Subwoofer
*2) Band pass:
High-pass lter @20Hz, 24 dB/oct. But
Low pass lter @120Hz, 24 dB/oct. LR
Gain and Time Alignment : it depends on Subwoo-
fer utilized
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4 Installation and system design
Polyphemus can typically be used as a very high quality system to sonorize listening areas, such
as a dance oor or for an audience of a live concert. In all cases it is necessary to use suitable
subwoofers (Ovoid or Hydra available from the Pequod catalog) to have a full range system.Hydra
represents the optimal choice as a subwoofer to be combined with the Polyphemus, to have an all
horn loaded full range system, of high quality and global sensitivity.
For on stage installation facing an audience, they can be housed on their mobile frame, for easy
handling.
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For the installation of Polyphemus facing a wide audience, it is necessary to take into account that
optimal acoustic coverage is obtained by lifting the Polyphemus 2/4 m from the ground on the ver-
tical plane, tilting them towards the audience, so that the ideal axis coming out from the HF horn, is
oriented in an area placed 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 here to orientate the ideal axis co-
ming out of the Polyphemus in an area that is located at about 2/3 of the depth of the area to be
covered, on the center line of the area itself.
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2 - 4 m
Audience
Front view Horizontal plane
Vertical plane
2-4m
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The system can be easily suspended with chains
or cables in steel or synthetic technical ber. The
system is equipped with rings and suspension
eyebolts (see pic below). The suspension loads
are very small for the suspension points. You
can refer to the weights indicated in the table
(we recommend a multiplicative safety factor in
operation equal to 5).
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5: Accessories
In the Pequod catalog there are some accesso-
ries to be used with Polyphemus.
Cod. BAG01P: Protective PVC Bag sized for
Polyphemus, waterproof soft nish to protect
from scratches and weather
Cod. BS3WP: stainless steel base for Polyphe-
mus, with 3 wheels.
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Stainless steel base
cod: BS3WP
Waterproof Bag ,
cod:BAG01P
Stainless steel base
Cod. BSCE
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6: Maintenance and Surface Protection
All Pequod units are built from a unique high
quality composite material which is inert to at-
mospheric agents and requires minimal regular
maintenance, just a simple cleaning of the sur-
faces with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol.
For best practice in long term care of the com-
posite components, and to obtain or restore
a truly professional level of surface nish, we
recommend using the 3M “Perfect ItTM” line of
Gelcoat cleaners and protective waxes (above
right).
Follow the instructions provided to ensure the
best possible nish for your Pequod composite
speaker bodies and accessories.
Many installations require Stainless Steel sup-
port structures or armatures to complete moun-
ting and assembly of dierent Pequod units. For
these components, we recommend cleaning
with 3M
TM
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (ri-
ght).
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7: Warranty
Pequod Acoustics oers a guarantee to the origi-
nal owner (person or company who purchased the
product brand new) of each new Pequod product
(provided it was purchased directly from Pequod or
through a Pequod Acoustics Authorised Dealer/ Di-
stributor) that it is free of defects in materials and
workmanship and that each product was tested in
the factory to meet or exceed all specications de-
clared. 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 discre-
tion) all defective parts at no charge for labor or ma-
terials; subject to following provisions:
Pequod Acoustics shall take no responsibility for re-
pair or replacement under this warranty if:
a) The damaged product has been subject to misu-
se, accident, neglect or failure to comply with normal
maintenance procedures
b) There are improper alterations or unauthorized
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 authenti-
cation system (see below, section 8)
Pequod Acoustics 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 Autho-
rised 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 Re-
turn Authorisation Code (RA code), and instructions
on how to return the product to the Pequod Authori-
sed 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. Ple-
ase 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
center for repairs must be shipped prepaid. Ensure
safe transportation of your unit to the authorized ser-
vice center
Pequod Acoustics (or an Authorised Service Centre)
will initiate corrective repairs upon receipt of the re-
turned 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 Authori-
sed 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 da-
mage 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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8: Authentication and Anti Counterfeiting Me-
asures
Each product by Pequod Acoustics is carefully
hand made using high quality components that
are, by themselves, dicult 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 pro-
duct (each serial number) we keep a record of
the exact position where we placed this mark.
When warranty claims are made, or other reque-
sts that require authentication of an individual
Pequod product, we will ask the owner to pro-
vide a description of the identifying marker as
further proof of originality.
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