Roksan Audio Kandy TR-5 K2 User manual

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Roksan Audio ltd Kandy K2 TR-5 Loudspeaker User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ROKSAN Kandy K2 TR-5 Loudspeaker. This Loudspeaker is designed
and manufactured to the highest specification and rigorously tested to offer you many years of trouble-free
pleasure.
Your Kandy K2 Loudspeaker is the only part of your hi-fi system that converts the elctrical signal back to sound
waves to reprodcue the music being played. Its correct installation, set-up and operation will have a profound
influence on the sonic performance of the entire hi-fi system. Please read the contents of this manual thoroughly.
It will help you to understand your hi-fi equipment better and enhance your listening pleasure.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
•Safety Instructions (Accompanying card)
•Introduction
•Cautions
•Installation
•Setup
•Operation
•Troubleshooting
•Guarantee
•Specifications
•Notes
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After unpacking please retain all packing materials. Correct packing is necessary for future transportation of your
Kandy K2 TR-5 Loudspeakers.
INTRODUCTION Kandy
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INFORMATION PACK
OUTER & INNER
CARTONS
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PACKING FOAMS
PROTECTIVE
CLOTH
BOTTOM
PACKING FOAMS
INSIDE CARTON
CAREFUL!
DRIVE UNITS

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M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E
To maintain the appearance of the Kandy K2 Loudspeaker as new, occasionally wipe the cabinet surface with a
lightly dampened soft cloth or chamois leather. Quality wax based furniture polish may be used but you should
experiment with the least obvious surface such as the back vertical plane (where the terminal panel is fitted) to
avoid any potential damage to the high quality finish.
Your Kandy K2 Loudspeakers are high quality audio devices, therefore care must always be taken to transport,
position and operate the units correctly.
DO NOT expose the loudspeakers to extreme climatic conditions such as excessive cold, heat, sunlight, rain
humidity or water etc…
DO NOT attempt to install the loudspeakers until you have read and understood all the necessary operational
parameters and installation instructions regarding your Kandy K2 Loudspeakers.
DO NOT make any connections between the amplifier and the loudspeakers while the amplifier is on. (Always
refer to the amplifier user manual)
Kandy K2 Loudspeakers contain no user serviceable parts. Do Not remove any drive units/panels or attempt
to service the loudspeakers yourself. Unauthorised servicing will void the warranty.
CAUTIONS Kandy
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DO NOT
Wipe, press or pierce the Tweeter ribbon or the Woofer as
this would cause permanent damage to the drive units
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Avoid use of abrasives or solvents
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R RO OK KS SA AN N K Ka an nd dy y T TR R- -5 5 L Lo ou ud ds sp pe ea ak ke er r - - F Fr ro on nt t & & R Re ea ar r V Vi ie ew w
1. High frequency Ribbon Tweeter
2. Low frequency Woofer
3. Loudspeaker Grille
4. Rear firing Port
5. Product label
6. Speaker terminal panel
R RO OK KS SA AN N K Ka an nd dy y T TR R- -5 5 L Lo ou ud ds sp pe ea ak ke er r – – S Sp pe ea ak ke er r T Te er rm mi in na al l V Vi ie ew w
1. Tweeter Input terminal (+ve)
2. Tweeter Input terminal (-ve)
3. Woofer Input terminal (+ve)
4. Woofer Input terminal (-ve)
5. Tweeter / Woofer ‘Jump-bars’ (removable)
One of the most important aspects of any loudspeaker installation is the positioning of the loudspeakers in the
listening room. The art of loudspeaker positioning is to find the best compromise between sonic performance and
domestic constraints in order to achieve optimum listening conditions. It may be necessary to slightly rearrange
the layout of the furniture in your room. See below for general guidelines on setting up loudspeakers in a room.
As a rule, the loudspeakers should be positioned about 2 metres apart and symmetrical in relation to the central
listening position. Both speakers should be in similar acoustic environment, for example, not to place only one
speaker in an alcove. Avoid placing speakers in the room corners as this will result in a ‘boomy’ sound. The
position of the loudspeakers relative to the rear wall and the amount of ‘toe-in’ are covered later as these are
matters for fine tuning once the system is working. A rear space of around 0.5 – 1.0m and about 15 degrees of
‘toe-in’ are good starting points.
INSTALLATION Kandy
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ROKSAN
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Please refer to rear terminal panel view on Page 4. There are two sets of terminals the upper set corresponds to
the tweeter (HF) and the lower to the woofers (LF). There is a small illustration printed on the rear label for your
reference. The Kandy K2 Loudspeaker comes supplied with a set of two removable ‘jump-bars’ already
connected. To connect the loudspeaker conventionally, simply attach your speaker cable to the lower set of
terminals marked ‘woofer’ (LF). Make sure that both loudspeakers are connected in the correct polarity with
respect to the output terminals of your amplifier:
RIGHT Ä
ÄRIGHT and LEFT Ä ÄLEFT
and RED Ä
ÄRED and BLACK Ä ÄBLACK
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+ve Ä
Ä+ve and -ve Ä Ä-ve
SETUP Kandy
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Best results are achieved when:
a = A/3, A/5, A/7, A/9, …
b = B/5, B/7, B/9, …
Speakers are symmetrical about the
listening position.
Speakers are NOT right back up
against the wall.
The wall behind the speakers is a
solid wall.
There is a small (10 – 20 deg. )‘Toe-
in’ depending on room and distance
from loudspeakers.
‘Toe-in’ is adjusted and fine tuned
for best stereo image width, depth
and focus.
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NOTE:
To assist setup, first place the speaker stands in the desired positions. Fine tuning can be done
afterwards to establish the optimum position/location of the speakers in the room.
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Your Kandy K2 Loudspeaker is bi-wirable. This is achieved by removing the ‘jump-bars’ from the terminals and
using one set of loudspeaker cables for the tweeter connections and another set (equal in length) for the woofer
connections.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Always switch the Amplifiers OFF before attempting to connect or disconnect the speaker cables
to/from your loudspeakers. Failure to do this may cause permanent damage to the amplifier and/or
the louds
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AMPLIFIER
NOTE:
‘Jump-
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Connected
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HF
AMPLIFIER
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Bi i- -w wi ir ri in ng g
NOTE:
‘Jump-
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Removed
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In order to realise the full potential of your Kandy K2 Loudspeaker system, it is necessary to locate each of the
loudspeakers as rigidly as possible on the speaker stands and the stands on the ground. Refer to the speaker
stand user manual for correct installation. A better stand facilitates a better speaker setup and therefore better
image stability, transparency and definition of the sound.
After all the connections to the loudspeakers have been made correctly, you can switch on your amplifier(s).
Always ensure that the volume setting is at minimum before playing any music through your loudspeakers.
Check if there is any audible ‘hum’ in the system by listening to the loudspeakers without playing any music and
gradually increase the volume. If there is any ‘hum’ or ‘buzz’ consult your appointed ROKSAN retailer or
distributor.
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FI IN NA AL L P PO OS SI IT TI IO ON NI IN NG G
When setting-up or testing your Kandy K2 Loudspeaker system, choose the music material that you know well
and sit in the central listening position.
NOTE:
For optimum performance it is recommended to use high quality cables such as ROKSAN HDC-02S High
Definition Speaker Cable (3mm² Conductor area). Many speaker cables such as the ROKSAN HDC-02S are
directional. Please observe this directionality. DO NOT use speaker cable with conductor size less than 16
AWG (1.3mm²). The Binding posts comfortably accept conductor sizes up to 12 AWG(3mm²).
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OPERATION Kandy
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AMPLIFIER (1)
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Bi i- -a am mp pi in ng g
AMPLIFIER (2)
NOTE:
‘Jump-
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Removed
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The Kandy K2 speakers are bi-ampable

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The Kandy K2 Loudspeaker system will continue to improve in performance over the first few weeks of use and it
is at this time that you should finalise the placement of your loudspeakers.
At this stage try to analyse the sound objectively by listening to the overall balance and separation between
various music instruments and voices, and to the stability of the ‘sonic image’ of your favourite music material or
a good test album. After you have been listening for some time, begin to experiment with the positioning of the
loudspeakers. Moving the loudspeakers away from the rear wall and more into the room will reduce the
prominence of the low frequencies (bass) and improve the focus and the 3-dimensionality of the stereo image.
Moving the loudspeakers closer to the rear wall will increase the prominence of the bass at the possible expense
of degrading the focus of the stereo image.
Once you have found the position for a satisfactory tonal balance, try altering the angle of ‘toe-in’ of the
loudspeakers. This will also affect the focus of the stereo image but it is highly dependent upon the acoustic
environment of your room. The K2 Loudspeakers will begin to ‘disappear’ as you approach the ideal position of
the loudspeakers in your room.
For best results keep experimenting. This will increase your understanding of the way the loudspeakers interact
with your room and improve the performance of your entire audio system.
If you suspect that your ROKSAN Kandy K2 Loudspeakers are not operating properly, you should check all the
connections carefully. Pay particular attention to speaker phasing and channel connections. Below are some
commonly encountered problems with suggestions for possible cure. The list is not exhaustive: If you have any
unresolved problems, please consult your appointed ROKSAN retailer or distributor.
SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY
No sound from one or both
speakers
Speaker cables not connected properly
‘Jump-bars’ not connected properly
Amplifier not switched ON
Volume set at minimum
Ensure proper connection of cables
Check all connections and tighten the
terminal binding posts
Switch amplifier ON
Increase volume
Poor stereo image (not
focused/defined) and/or
lack of Bass
Speaker cable connected out of phase
‘Jump-bars’ not connected properly
Check speaker and amplifier speaker
terminals are connected to
corresponding cable (check colours
and/or markings)
Check all connections and tighten the
terminal binding posts
Hum from speakers Incorrect Grounding Check Mains polarity and grounding
on all connected equipment
TROUBLESHOOTING Kandy
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NOTE:
Your Kandy K2 Loudspeaker system requires at least 48 hours of continuous music programme at
reasonable volume to allow the various moving parts of the drive units and other component to ‘run-in’. Once
the speakers are run in, the bass will increase in weight, definition, extension, speed and articulation whilst
the treble will sound more open, coherent and tactile.
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NOTE:
A final adjustment and leveling of the speaker stands/spikes should be carried out after the
optimum position/location of the speakers in the room is established.
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There are no user-serviceable parts inside your Kandy K2 TR-5 Loudspeakers. If a fault should develop, refer any servicing
to your appointed ROKSAN dealer, distributor or ROKSAN approved service agent.
Your ROKSAN Kandy K2 TR-5 Loudspeakers are guaranteed against any defect in materials and workmanship for a period
of two years from the date of purchase.
This guarantee only becomes effective if the warranty card is validated by the ROKSAN retailer from whom the equipment
was purchased and returned to ROKSAN within 28 days of purchase.
This guarantee excludes:
1. Damage caused due to accident, misuse, neglect and incorrect installation, adjustment or repair.
2. Liability for damage or loss during transit from the retailer or purchaser to ROKSAN or its authorised distributor for the
purposes of repair or inspection.
Carriage costs to ROKSAN shall be borne by the consignor.
All claims under this guarantee must be made through an authorised ROKSAN retailer.
If equipment returned for repair to ROKSAN is found on inspection to comply with the product specification ROKSAN
reserves the right to make a charge for examination and return carriage.
Unauthorised servicing will void this guarantee.
GUARANTEE Kandy
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SPECIFICATIONS Kandy
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High tolerance dedicated Ribbon
Woofer Custom designed, 130mm coated paper
Cast chassis with double magnets
Input Sensitivity (1W, 1m) >88 dB
Impedance >6 Ω
Nominally 8 Ω
Frequency response 39 Hz – 20 kHz (in room response)
55 Hz – 20kHz (-6dB)
Nominal Power Handling 60 Watts
Peak Power Handling 100 Watts
Dimension 190 x 280 x 370mm
W x D x H
Weight 8.0 Kg

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Kandy
K2 TR-5 Loudspeaker Serial Number: /
Purchase Date Year Month Day
ROKSAN Retailer Name:
Location:
Please keep a record for future reference
NOTES Kandy
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