Rega R3 loudspeaker User manual

R3Loudspeaker

owners manual

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1Introduction

Your Rega R3 loudspeaker has been designed to

be effective, easy to use, and above all, to

reproduce music.

The R3 loudspeaker uses Rega's classic RR125

drive unit. This offers excellent damping of cone

resonances, resulting in a smooth midrange

response. The R3 also benefits from a new single

side firing 5" drive unit, which utilises an 8 layer

voice coil in aluminium rather than copper. This

allows us to eradicate any crossover filters for this

driver giving the bass seamless integration with

the mid range drive unit. This results in exceptional

timing without compromising any of the midrange

and treble performance for which Rega is

renowned.

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Siting of the R3

The R3 loudspeaker use a front firing port,

allowing them to be placed against a wall, if

required. The R3 is suitable for all room

environments due to its ease of positioning.

On installation you should experiment with

different positions to find the optimum placement.

Pay particular attention to the side firing drivers.

Different results will be obtained depending on

whether the bass units fire inwards or outwards.

The R3 loudspeakers may be used with or without

grills.

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Bi-Wiring and Bi-Amping

The drive units in the R3 have been designed with

great care. The crossover needs no additional

filter networks to compensate for drive unit

problems. Unlike most manufacturers who boast

about the complexity of their crossovers, Rega are

proud of the simplicity of theirs. This means that bi-

wiring will offer no advantage, and will often give

worse results at an additional cost.

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Plugs and Cables

We recommend using good quality speaker cable

such as our own, 'Quattro' or 'SC42' terminated

with mechanically sound 4mm plugs. Very

expensive leads claiming to use special materials

and technologies are not recommended. Cable

lengths to either speaker must be kept to a similar

length. Never join cables together to increase their

length.

Specifications

Height (without spikes)...............................748mm

Depth at plinth............................................275mm

Width at plinth.............................................200mm

Weight....................................................9kg

Nominal Impedance....................................6ohms

Sensitivity........................................(Approx) 89dB

Bi-wirable/Bi-ampable.......................................Yes

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Power Handling..........................100w per channel

Power handling figures are quoted as a guide.

Amplification between 30w and 500w can be used

safely depending on the quality of amplification.

Assembly

After unpacking the speakers from the box, fit the

spikes to the plinth. Please pay attention to the

warning in the spike pack. Ensure that the spikes

are secured tightly in the speaker plinth.

Please do not re-tighten the screws on the drive

units. They are fitted to a measured torque and

over tightening will strip the thread.

The grills are easily removed and applied, we

recommend their use to prevent damage and long

term build up of dust especially on the high

frequency unit.

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6Owners Log

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