Pequod Borea Sub 13.1 User manual

Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
[email protected]
Borea Sub 13.1
12” Acoustic suspension subwoofer
User guide

Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
[email protected]
Index
1 Technical Specications
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
Borea Sub 13.1
12” Acoustic suspension subwoofer

Pequod Acoustics Srl.
Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
[email protected]
1 Technical Specications
Borea Sub 13.1 is a long excursion
acoustic suspension system in a ovoi-
dal axisymmetric closed structure, cha-
racterized by extreme sensitivity, dyna-
mics and emission power, made with
an incredibly rigid and light structure
of durable composite materials. Unlike
all other alternatives currently avai-
lable, this low-frequency speaker was
made without technical and dimensio-
nal compromises, with structural tech-
nologies not utilized in the professional
audio market. Thus it achieves maxi-
mum acoustic performance with an ele-
gant design and a unique personality.
All other subwoofer, bass reex, on the
professional audio market are built insi-
de wooden box structures. This makes
them awed due to structural resonan-
ces and internal acoustic problems re-
lated to stationary waves. Furthermore,
the wooden structure is very heavy and
is characterized by problems related to
protection and durability, with little resi-
stance to atmospheric agents. Ovoidal
13.1 represents an exclusive technolo-
gical innovation, built from high quality
composite materials in a special ovoidal
shell shape. The scratch-resistant glos-
sy surfaces deliver resistance to atmo-
spheric agents, combined with a great
power with an extremely high eciency
and a very high sensitivity, which allows
Ovoidal 13.1 to truly distinguish itself
when compared to any product from
the main competing brands. Borea Sub
13.1 guarantees the perfect loading of
low frequencies in sensitivity, depth,
control and SPL expressed by the usa-
ge of few watts. Borea Sub 13.1 uses
a single high quality , high excursion
transducer of 12“diameter. The structu-
re is rigid and very light (considering the
overall weight and the dB/Kg ratio). The
aesthetic impact is extraordinary and is
absolutely unique on the professional
sound market.
TYPE
FREQUENCY
RESPONSE
TOTAL
SENSITIVITY
NOMINAL
IMPEDANCE
POWER
HANDLING
MANAGE
RECOMMENDED
AMPLIFIER
DISPERSION
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS
FINISH
CONNECTORS
DIMENSIONS
(WITH SUPPORT)
WEIGHT
Acoustic suspension subwoofer in ovoi-
dal structure
38 Hz - 1,5 KHz
92 dB 1W/1m
8 Ohm
450 W nominal, 900 W power continuo-
us program
2 Ch amplier to a couple of Borea
(stereo)+DSP to match to satellite.
High-pass lter @30Hz, 24 dB/oct.But
Low- pass lter @100-120Hz, 24 dB/
oct. LR
Full Fatt Audio FFA 6000
Omnidirectional
Fiber-reinforced composite, stainless
steel
all ral color and texture on order
1(2)x Neutrik NL4 or custom preference
(W) 480mm (H) 480mm (D) 450mm
(W) 18,8inch (H) 18,8 inch (D) 17,7inch
15 Kg (33 lb)
480mm (18,8 inch )450mm (17,7 inch )
480mm (18,8 inch )
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2: Unboxing
The Borea system, 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 Borea serial number, we
have the related test les recorded in the archi-
ve. Before being packed in its box we complete
an inspection of surfaces and structures. Units
are packed into wooden crates or heavy card-
board boxes with internal foam padding before
shipping.
Extraction from box:
The Borea weighs 15 kg each, and is taken from
the box simply following the steps shown here.
Keep the packaging for further storage or tran-
sportation, unless units are to be permanently
installed.
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1: Carefully cut tape and
open carboard box
2: Remove packing materials
and save for re-use
3: lift speaker body with
both hands when ready
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3 Wiring and Settings
Borea has an input made with a female NL4 connector. Through a dedicated cable and terminated
with 2 male NL4Fc connectors it is connected directly to the output of the power amplier.
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 over 15 meters between Borea and ampliers 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 sqmm.
Connection diagrams:
A) 1x Borea (see g.below): Cable between Borea 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 for 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 Borea input, which has an
NL4 female connector, standard or WP on request.
Borea
NL4FC NL4FC2p
Ampli + DSP
( +1 -1 on ampli exit )
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B) 2x Borea (in parallel, close to each other)
(see g. Below):
1x Main cable between Borea and amp, made
with 2-pole cable.
Terminals made with NL4 male connectors
(+ 1 / -1 connected + 2 / -2 empty), terminal
towards the amplier made with NL4 male con-
nector (+ 1 / -1 connected to +1 red and -1 black
on the amplier and + 2 / -2 empty). Sections of
poles: 2.5 sq mm minimum section per pole up
to a cable length of 15 m, in addition we recom-
mend switching to 4 sq mm per pole.
1x Secondary cable, 2-pole, which connects the
2 Boreas together.
Terminals made with NL4 male connectors
(+ 1 / -1 connected + 2 / -2 empty). Sections of
poles: section 2.5 mmq per pole and cable len-
gth of about 1.5 m
Parallel Connection
Borea
Borea
NL4FC
NL4FC
NL4FC
NL4FC
2p
2p
IN
IN
DSP general settings:
Band pass:
High-pass lter @ 30Hz, 24 dB / oct But.
Low pass lter @ 100-120Hz, 24 dB / oct LR.
Gain and Time Alignment: it depends on Satel-
lite utilized
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Kona + Borea Zephyrus + Borea Ostro + Borea
4 Installation and system design
The Borea can typically be used as a very high
quality system to sonorize Small listening are-
as, or as subwoofer for small-scale live even-
ts in need of high sound quality. In all cases it
is necessary to use suitable satellites (Ostro,
Zephyrus, Kona available from the catalog Pe-
quod) to have a full range system. Borea repre-
sents the optimal choice as a subwoofer to be
combined with the Ostro, Zephyrus (or for Kona
storm by increasing the number of sub Borea
for each satellite, to balance the emissions), to
have a full range system, of high quality and glo-
bal sensitivity.
The gure shows the typical combination, with
Kona, Zephyrus and Ostro.
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In Indoor systems:
we recommend placing the Borea against the
wall (wall position) or in a corner position, to
avoid harmful (for the purposes of emission re-
gularity) reections of acoustic waves and incre-
ase the overall performance of the system.
Corner Position
Wall Position
x1
x2
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Assembly + anchoring:
As for the assembly and possible anchoring of
Borea during installation, the subwoofer must
be placed in its frame, inserting the tube in the
lower seat of the sub (tighten the 2 screws,me-
tric thread M8).
If necessary, there is the possibility of anchoring
the 3 feet of the frame to the ground, by means
of screws, metric thread M6, screwed between
the oor and the threaded insert M6, placed in
each foot of the product.
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x2 screws ,M8
x2 screws ,M8
Floor
Base

5: Accessories
In the Pequod catalog there are some accessories
to be used with Borea.
Cod. BAG01BO: Protective PVC Bag sized for Bo-
rea, waterproof soft nish to protect from scratches
and weather
Cod. GRBO: Front Protection Grille of the woofer,
made of stainless steel. Usually included as stan-
dard component in most orders, delete option is
available when protection is not needed
Cod. BS01BO: Stainless steel base for Borea:
necessary when Borea is connected to a Sat ( with
interconnection pipe)
Cod. BS02BO: Stainless steel base for Borea:
recommended when Borea is a stand alone subwo-
ofer (on oor ,stage ,desk )
Cod. TBBBO: Interconnection pipe, stainless steel
diameter 35mm for sat. ( Lenght: 350, 550, 650,
1000 )
Cod. TBB20BO: Interconnection pipe, stainless
steel diameter 20mm for sat. ( Lenght: 350, 550,
650, 1000 )
Cod. ADT3520: adapter to use interconnection pipe
with diameter 20 mm
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Water proof bag
Cod. BAG01BO
Ovoid
connection
pipe
Cod. TBBBO
Adapter
Cod. ADT3520
Ovoid connection
pipe
Cod. TBB20BO
Steel Mesh grille
Cod. GRBO
Stainless steel base
Cod. BS02BO
Stainless steel base
Cod. BS01BO

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www.pequodacoustics.com
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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 re-
commend 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 dierent Pequod units. For
these components, we recommend cleaning
with 3MTM Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish
(right).
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Ovoid
connection
pipe
Cod. TBBBO
Stainless steel base
Cod. BS02BO

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www.pequodacoustics.com
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7: Warranty
Pequod Acoustics oers 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 specications 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, dicult 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.