QUAD S Series User manual
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S2
S4
S5
S
Series
Owner's Manual
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Important Safety Caution
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
NO
USER-REMOVEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE
REFER
SERVICING
TO
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operating and maintenance instructions
in
the
literature accompanying this unit.
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constituting a risk
of
electric shock
is
present
within this unit.
Read
these instructions.
Keep
these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not
use
this apparatus near water.
Cleon only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources
such
as
radiators, heat
registers, stoves,
or
other apparatus {including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Do
not
defeat
the
safety
purpose
of
the
polarised
or
grounding plug. A polarised plug
hos
two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding plug
hos
two blades and
a third grounding prong.
The
wide blade
or
the third prong
is
provided
for
your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into you outlet, consult on electrician
for
replacement
of
the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on
or
pinched
particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only
use
attachments/accessories
specified
by
the
manufacturer.
1
Use
only with the cart, stand,
tripod,
bracket,
or
table specified
by
the manufacturer,
or
sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
or
rock
is
used,
use
caution
when
moving
the
cot/apparatus
combination to ovoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug
this
apparatus
during
lightning
storms
or
when
unused
for
long periods
of
time.
Refer
all serving to qualified personnel. Servicing
is
required
when the apparatus hos been damaged in any way, such
as
power supply cord
or
plug
is
damaged, liquid
hos
been
exposed to rain
or
moisture, does not operate normally,
or
hos
been dropped.
CAUTION:
These
serving instructions ore
for
use
by
qualified
service personnel only.
To
reduce the risk
of
electric shock,
do not perform any serving other than that contained
in
the
operating instructions unless you ore qualified to do
so
.
WARNING:
To
reduce the risk
of
fire
or
electric shock,
do
not expose this apparatus to rain
or
moisture.
The
apparatus
shall not
be
exposed to dripping
or
splashing and that objects
filled with liquids, such
as
vases, shall
not
be places on
apparatus.
No
naked flame sources,
such
as
lighted candles, should
be
placed on the apparatus.
CAUTION: Changes
or
modifications not expressly approved
by
the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate
this device.
WARNING: The mains power switch
for
this appliance
is
located on the rear panel.
To
permit free access to this switch,
the apparatus must
be
located
in
on open area without any
obstruction.
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Correct
disposal
of
this
products.
This
marking
indicates
that
this
product
should
not be disposed with other household wastes
throughout
the
EU.
To
prevent
possible
harm to the
environment
or
human
health
from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable
reuse
of
material resources.
To
return your
used
device,
please
use
the return and collection systems
or
contact the retailer where the product was
purchased. They con toke this
product
for
environmental safe recycling.
INTRODUCTION
QUAD
has
always prided itself
as
providing the complete solution
to
music lovers.
Each
QUAD
component marries perfectly to other parts
of
the hi-fi
system
and
is
designed with
one target -to
be
'
The
Closest Approach
To
The
Original Sound'.
QUADS
Series
loudspeakers fulfil that objective admirably. Sporting a
new
ribbon treble unit
aligned, through sophisticated crossover networks,
to
QUAD's advanced bass-midrange
drivers, each and every loudspeaker
in
the range deliv
ers
all the nuances and passion
of
the
original performance.
Whatever your musical taste
you
will find that
QUAD
S
Series
speakers create a believable
musical presence
in
your listening room that will have you discovering your music collection
anew.
Please read the following notes carefully. They will help you to install your
loudspeakers correctly and safely.
Switch off the amplifier and all sources before making connections to your sound
system
.
When
you
switch on the
system
or
change sources,
set
the volume control to minimum and
turn up the level gradually.
The
position
of
your volume control
is
NOT
a reliable guide
as
to the maximum capabilities
of
your sound
system.
Playing the
system
with extreme settings
of
volume and tone controls
may damage the amplifier and loudspeakers.
Do not connect loudspeaker terminals to the mains supply.
Ensure
that your loudspeakers are correctly wired and are
in
phase.
Do not subject your loudspeakers to
excessive
cold, heat,
or
sunlight.
WARNING:
To
reduce the
risk
of
fire
or
electrical shock,
do
not expose this product to
rain
or
moisture.
The
product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no
object filled with liquids -
such
as
a
vase
off
lowers -should be placed on the product.
No
naked flame sources -
such
as
candles -must
be
placed on the product.
Do not place heavy objects on top
of
loudspeaker cabinets. If you play them with the grilles
removed
be
careful to protect the drive units from children and
pets
.
Do
not
use makeshift stands. Always fit a manufacturer's approved stand using the
instructions and the fixings provided. Your dealer will advise you.
Do not attempt to dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user serviceable parts inside
and you will invalidate the warranty.
Site
your loudspeakers at least 0.5m away from 1V
sets
and magnetic storage media.
UNPACKING
THE
EQUIPMENT
Unpack the loudspeakers carefully.
Be
especially careful not to damage the loudspeaker
cabinets when removing the polythene sleeves. Please retain the packing materials
for
future transportation.
Retain
the user manual and the information concerning the date and
place
of
purchase
of
this equipment for future reference.
Quad
S4
and
SS
:
These
models are
floor
standing and should
be
fitted with spikes
for
better stability and performance.
Fitting Spikes: Carefully invert the loudspeaker.
Take
care to protect the top surface from
scratches
or
damage when the loudspeaker
is
in
the inverted position.
Each
speaker
is
supplied with a
set
of
four
spike assemblies. Screw a spike into each
of
the pre-drilled
holes
in
the bottom
of
each loudspeaker cabinet.
Return
the loudspeaker to
its
normal
position taking care not to cause damage with the spikes. Adjust the spikes
so
that the
speakers are stable.
The
top surfaces should
be
level and the same height above the floor.
When moving speakers, be particularly careful not to let the spikes pierce objects
or
cables
which may
be
concealed under the carpet. Never drag the loudspeakers. If you cannot lift
them easily, get someone to
assist
you
.
Quad
S1 and S2 :
These
loudspeakers should ideally
be
stand mounted though they may
may
be
placed on a rigid shelf separate from the
rest
of
the
system
.
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POSITIONING YOUR
LOUDSPEAKERS
We
recommend that the loudspeakers
be
placed between two and three metres apart
and equidistant from the listening position.
The
tweeters should
be
roughly at ear level to
a seated listener. The loudspeakers should be positioned
so
that they are angled slightly
inward, facing the listener.
The
most uncoloured sound will
be
obtained when the loudspeakers are at least
200mm
from the rear walls and
300mm
from the side walls. If the loudspeakers are operated
closer to the rear walls the
bass
extension will increase but if they are placed too close to
the walls the
bass
may boom and become indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed further
away from the walls, the inward angle may
be
increased
by
up to 40%, although this may
restrict the width
of
the optimum listening position.
As
personal taste plays a large role, please experiment with different configurations and
play a wide range
of
music before finalising the position
of
your loudspeakers.
CONNECTIONS
AND
TERMINALS
Crossover Network
Quad
crossover networks separate the treble and
bass
networks into two distinct sections,
each connected
by
a dedicated pair
of
terminal posts.
This
enables the treble and
bass
components to
be
separately driven for optimum performance.
The
upper pair
of
terminals
is
connected to the treble network and the lower pair to the
bass
network.
As
supplied, the treble terminal pair
is
connected to the
bass
terminal pair
by
removable
metal straps.
These
should be left
in
place for standard installations.
Choosing and Preparing Cable
Specialist audio cable will usually offer better performance than general purpose 'bell'
or
'zip' wire. Audio cable
is
polarised, with two cores
of
different colours,
or
often, in the case
of
twin cable, a coloured tracer
or
ridge along one wire to indicate polarity.
Choose a cable
of
suitable diameter -cable that
is
too thin will limit the dynamics
of
the
sound and may impair the
bass
response. Split the twin cores to a depth
of
about 40mm.
Carefully strip the insulation from each end, leaving about l 0mm
of
bare wire. If the cable
is
stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands.
Connecting Speaker Terminals
Unscrew the terminal. Thread the bared end
of
each cable through the hole
in
the bottom
of
the terminal post. Ensure that there are no loose strands which may touch adjacent
terminals. Retighten the terminal securely.
CONNECTING
THE
LOUDSPEAKERS
Standard Connections
RIGHT
LEFT
Choose a suitable length
of
twin core speaker cable
for
each channel, and prepare the
ends
as
described above.
Connect the positive(+) terminal
of
the
Left
loudspeaker to the corresponding positive(+)
amplifier terminal. Connect the negative(-) terminals similarly. Repeat this procedure
for
the
Right Channel. Note that the positive(+) terminals are located on the right.
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CONNECTING
THE LOUDSPEAKERS
Bi-Wiring
Most
of
the
audio
signal
going
to
the
speakers drives
the
bass units.
Where
one
cable feeds both bass and treble units, this heavy bass current can modulate the high
frequencies. Using separate cables
for
treble
and
bass units reduces
intermodulation
effects and improves headroom and clarity. This technique
of
wiring
is
known
as
Bi-Wiring.
To
bi-wire, you will need to install two lengths
of
twin core cable between the amplifier and
each loudspeaker.
Unscrew each
terminal
a few turns
and
remove the metal straps. The
upper
pair
of
terminals on the crossover panel feeds the treble units and the lower terminals feed the
bass unit. Connect the cables between the
amplifier
and the loudspeakers
as
indicated
above and retighten all the terminals securely.
Where feasible, we strongly advocate bi-wiring.
Bi-Amplifying
(Bi-Amping)
By
connecting each loudspeaker drive unit to
its
own dedicated amplifier the advantages
of
Bi-Wiring can be extended. If you own two identical stereo power amplifiers, you may wish
to try bi-amping your
QUAD
loudspeakers. For further details please consult your dealer.
USE
IN
A
HOME
THEATRE
SYSTEM
Centre
The
Quad
SC
is
a dedicated centre channel loudspeaker, voiced
to
blend seamlessly with the
other loudspeakers in the S Series, though it can be used with any high performance
loudspeakers, including
Quad
ESLs
. When partnered with the
Quad
S4
or
S5
as
front
channels, and the S
l,
S2
as
rear effects channels, a
Home
Theatre
system
of
outstanding
performance can be built up.
The
Sl
is
a versatile small loudspeaker.
It
can be used
as
the front channels,
its
diminutive
size
makes it ideal
for
use
as
the rear effects channel in multichannel systems.
It
can be used
for
the front channels and
its
diminutive
size.
The
connections
for
a typical
Home
Theatre system are shown below. We suggest that the
Front and Centre Channels are bi-wired.
The
rear effects speakers should be connected
using the standard connection
as
described above, though you may bi-wire them if you
prefer.
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GETTING
THE
BEST
FROM
YOUR
LOUDSPEAKERS
Phase
If the sound lacks definition
or
the bass
is
indistinct, this could be because you have
inadvertently
misconnected
your
loudspeakers
. Please
check
the
wiring
to
both
loudspeakers carefully, especially if they are bi-wired.
Ancillary Equipment
QUAD
loudspeakers are compatible with the great majority
of
audio-visual and high
fidelity equipment. Your amplifier should have ample
reserves
of
power - a low powered
amplifier can run out
of
steam quite easily and the resulting distortion
is
unpleasant to
listen to and could damage your speakers. A larger amplifier will usually sound better and
enhance the reliability and performance
of
your loudspeakers.
Running
In
Loudspeakers are
electro-mechanical
and,
like all mechanical systems, they need a
'running in' period. For the first
50
hours
or
so
exercise care and play your system at
reasonable volume levels. After running in, you will notice a significant sonic improvement.
Care
and Maintenance
Little maintenance
is
required. The cabinets can
be
occasionally wiped with a damp (not
wet)
cloth. Spray polish, if used, should
be
applied sparingly -spray the polish onto a cloth
and then apply it to the speaker.
NEVER
spray at the grille cloth
or
the speaker drive units.
To
clean the grilles, remove them first before gently brushing with a soft brush. Never
use
solvent cleaners, minor stains are best removed with soap and lukewarm water.
Avoid touching the drive units
as
they can easily
be
damaged.
SERVICE &
INFORMATION
Product service enquiries should instantly
be
referred to the supplying dealer. If
you
need
to return your loudspeakers
for
servicing, please return them
as
a pair even if only one
unit appears to
be
faulty. For
safety,
we
recommend that they
be
shipped in their original
packing.
In
cases
of
difficulty
or
for
other product enquiries, please contact the appointed
QUAD
distributor
for
your country. Service Centre in the UK can be found below.
Authorised
QUAD
Service
Centre
in
the
U.K
.
IAG House,
13/14
Glebe
Road,
Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire,
PE29
7DL
UK
Tel:
+44
(0)1480
452561
Fax
:
+44
(0)
1480
4
13403
A worldwide distributor list
is
available on the
QUAD
website: www.quad-hifi.co.uk
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
S1
S2
General
Description 2-way bookshelf speaker 2-way bookshelf speaker
Enclosure
Type
vented box loudspeaker vented box loudspeaker
Transducer Complement 2-way 2-way
Midrange
Driver
4"(1
00mm} Woven Kevlar Cone 5"(l 25mm} Woven Kevlar Cone
Treble Driver 12 x
45
mm
True
Ribbon l 2 x
45
mm
True
Ribbon
AV Shield
No No
Sensitivity
(2
.
83V@
1m) 84dB 87dB
Recommended Amplifier Power
25-l00W
25-l00W
Peak
SPL
96dB 98dB
Nominal
Impedance
80
Compatible
80
Compatible
Minimum
Impedance 4.
20
4.
50
Frequency Response (+
/-3dB)
58Hz -20kHz 48Hz -22kHz
Bass
Extension (-6dB) 55Hz 37Hz
Crossover Frequency 3.2kHz 3kHz
Cabinet Volume (in litres) l 0.7L
8.l
5L
Dimensions (mm)
Height (on plinth) 285mm 330mm
Width 756mm 780mm
Depth (with terminals) (240+30)mm (260+30)mm
Carton Size
448*345*385mm 496*365*430mm
Net
Weight 5.2 KG
6.l
KG
Gross Weight 12.12 KG 14.
32
KG
Model
S4
S5
SC
General
Description 3-way floorstanding speaker 3-way floorstanding speaker 2-way centre speaker
Enclosure
Type
ABR ABR
vented box loudspeaker
Transducer Complement 3-way 3-way 2-way
ABR
725mm x 2 765mm x 3
Bass
Driver 125mm Woven Kevlar Cone 165mm Woven Kevlar l 00mm Woven Kevlar
Cone x 2 Cone x 2
Midrange
Driver l 00mm Woven Kevlar Cone 125mm Woven Kevlar Cone
Treble Driver l 2 x
45
mm
True
Ribbon 12 x
45
mm
True
Ribbon 12 x
45
mm
True
Ribbon
AV Shield
No No No
Sensitivity
(2
.
83V@
1m) 88dB 90dB 86dB
Recommended Amplifier Power
25-l00W 25-l00W
25-l00W
Peak
SPL
l00dB l05dB
97dB
Nominal
Impedance
60
60
80
Compatible
Minimum
Impedance
3.50
3.
20
4.40
Frequency Response
(+/-3dB)
44Hz -23kHz 42Hz -23kHz 65Hz -20kHz
Bass
Extension (-6dB) 37Hz 35Hz 60Hz
Crossover Frequency 520Hz & 3.9kHz 570Hz & 3.2kHz 2.8kHz
Cabinet Volume (in litres) 47.
0L
72.4L
l2
.
8L
Dimensions (mm)
Height (on plinth) (870+55)mm
(l
070
+55)mm
(l60
+5)mm
Width 180mm 205mm 400mm
Depth (with terminals) (300+30)mm (330+30)mm (200+30)mm
Carton Size l
055*424*308mm
l
265*454*333mm
495*304
*258mm
Net
Weight 76.4 KG
27.85
KG
6.3
KG
Gross Weight
22
.
24
KG
28.90
KG 8.36 KG
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QUAD
IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
Tel: +44(0)1480 52561 Fax: +44(0)1480 413403 http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk
IAG reserves the right to alter the design and sepcifications without noctice. All rights reserved © IAG Group Ltd.
Quad is a member
of
the International Audio Group. CODE: QH14-MNL004a
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of
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of
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of
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AMP
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