SA saxo User manual

SA saxo
vers. 4.ENG
Manual in English
Follow the Instructions and get better sound

Thank you for choosing SA.
At System Audio, we want to
excite people with amazing
audio experiences.
Since 1984, we have created
award-winning speakers, based
on our own technologies and
standards.
To get the most out of your new
speakers, I recommend that
you carefully read this guide
before connecting your new SA
speakers.
Feel free to contact us if you
have any questions.
It is my greatest wish that your
new speakers will give you
many great hours of pleasure
together with the music and
entertainment of the world.
For further information visit:
www.system-audio.com
Ole Witthøft, founder
SA saxo 1:
2 x SA saxo 1
2 x front grilles
8 x rubber pads
SA saxo 5
2 x SA saxo 5
2 x front grilles
8 x rubber pads
SA saxo 10
1 x SA saxo 10
1 x front grille - vertical
1 x front grille - horizontal
4 x rubber pads
SA saxo 40:
2 x SA saxo 40
2 x front grilles
8 x rubber pads
SA saxo 50:
1 x SA saxo 50
1 x front grille
4 x rubber pads
SA saxo 60:
1 x SA saxo 60
1 x front grilles
4 x rubber pads
The rubber pads are placed within
the packaging material. Remember
to remove these before putting away
the packaging. Please contact the
distributor if any parts are missing.
Check the serial number
The serial number is on a label at
the back of the speaker.
We recommend that you write down
the serial number on your invoice
and insurance policy.
Please contact your distributor if
the serial number is not present on
the loudspeakers.
Warranty
System Audio speakers come with a 2-
year warranty for manufacturing defects.
System Audio also offers a 7-year
warranty for speakers and crossover
filters, upon registration at:
www.system-audio.com
The warranty does not cover misuse.
Repairs and other services must be
provided by the distributor or associated
service facilities. Changes in the design
will void the warranty.
Breaking in your new speakers
SA loudspeakers must be run at
a reasonable volume for a certain
period, to break them in. This is because
our woofers have a long stroke and
therefore, a break-in period lasting
several days is required. The sound
quality will gradually increase throughout
the period.
Please note:
•The better the equipment, the
better the sound from the
speakers.
•Good cables will improve the
sound.
•Take time to experiment with the
placement of the speakers.
•An increased amount of bass can
be obtained by placing the
speakers closer to the wall. By
moving the speakers further from
the wall, you will minimize the
amount of bass. If the speakers
are placed in a corner the amount
of bass will increase and will
cause a more resonant sound.
•Never turn the volume up to a
point where the reproduction is no
longer clear
•Remove the fabric grille for the
best possible sound quality.
•Visit www.system-audio.com for
more advice
Welcome
Good things to know about your new speakers
Contents of the package

Installation - compact loudspeakers
There is an original wall bracket for SA
saxo 1, 5 and 10 - see page 4. SA saxo 1,
5 and 10 can also be placed directly in a
bookcase. For the best sound quality,
ensure free air passage for the reflex port
on the back side of the speaker. Ensure
min. 5 cm / 1.96 inches of free space
behind the loudspeaker and on one side of
the loudspeaker. The included rubber pads
prevent the loudspeakers from sliding.
Installation - center channel speakers
SA saxo 10 is also ideal as a center
loudspeaker. Place the loudspeaker in a
horizontal position above or below the TV
screen on the included rubber pads. A
horizontal front is supplied along with the
loudspeakers and this is be used when the
speaker is placed in a horizontal position.
Installation –Floor standing speakers
SA saxo 40, 50 and 60 are designed to
stand on the floor. The speakers must be
placed at a distance of 20 –40 cm / 7.87 –
15.74 inches from a wall. The distance
can be increased or reduced, depending on
the sound you want. After the break-in
period the speakers may be installed on
rubber pads or spikes
Rubber pads
The included rubber pads are used if the
speaker is placed on a hard surface, for
example, a wooden floor.
(B) The distance from the side walls to
the speakers
Preferably greater than the distance to the
back wall. A short distance to the sidewalls
increases the amount of bass in the same
way as with (A).
(C, D) The distance between the
loudspeakers and the listening position
The ideal distance is 2,5 –3 m / 8.2 –9.84 ft.
Distances C & D should be the same. The
speakers should both be placed in an angle of
15 degrees.
New technology fills the room
with sound
A feature of SA saxo is the
special DXT-lens around the
tweeter.
The patented design makes the
living room full of sound. The
advantages of DXT are obvious.
Try to walk around the room and
enjoy music from every corner
Spikes (Sold separately)
We recommend that you use spikes if
the speakers are placed on a soft
surface, for example, a carpet. It is
important that the speakers are in a
vertical position and are not able to
move. Adjust the spikes and counter
nuts in order to ensure that the
speaker’s weight is distributed evenly
on all four spikes. When you are done
adjusting, tighten the nuts.
We recommend that you only use
spikes or rubber pads after the break-
in period, in order to make
adjustments and installation easier.
Example of setup
The sound output from the speakers
greatly depends on the way that the
speaker is setup.
Here is some general advice.
(A) The distance between the
speakers and the wall behind
them
Start out with a distance of 20
cm / 7.87 inches from the
speaker to the wall. The
distance has to be the same for
both speakers. Try playing
some music you know, to help
out with what distance to the
wall gives the best sound in
your home.
Greater distance = weaker
bass, more precise bass, better
precision/impact and greater
perspective
Less distance = Louder and
softer bass, smaller sound
perspective.
A
A
B
C
D

SA saxo is a family of speakers with the markets best sound for its price
Accessories
WB2
Wall mount with
tilt and swivel
functions.
Fits on:
SA saxo 1 & 10
W.5
Wall mount with
tilt and swivel
functions.
Fits on:
SA saxo 5
Change to white front
grille
Change the original
black front grille to a
white one. Available for
all models
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