Sonus Faber Olympica Nova Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1 General information 14
1.1 Information for users 14
1.2 Warranty and after sales support 14
2 Safety information 15
3 Installation 16
3.1 Unpacking 16
3.1.1 Content of the Packaging 16
3.2 Assembly 17
3.2.1 Olympica Nova V, III, II 17
3.2.2 Olympica Nova I 17
3.2.3 Olympica Nova Center I, Center II 17
3.2.4 Olympica Nova Wall 18
3.2.5 Grille 18
3.3 Positioning the speakers 18
3.3.1 Audio stereo systems 19
3.3.2 Audio and audio-video multichannel systems (Home Theatre) 19
3.4 Connections 20
3.4.1 Standard connection 20
3.4.2 Bi-wiring 20
3.4.3 Bi-amping 20
4 Maintenance and cleaning 21
5TechnicalSpecications 42
6 Illustrations 46

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The Olympica Nova range loudspeakers are designed and manufactured according to the highest quality
standards. Should, however, a fault or a malfunction occur, the loudspeakers are covered by warranty, in
compliance with the legislation in force in the country where the loudspeakers were purchased. In such cases,
pleasecontacttheSonusfaberdealerfromwhomyoupurchasedyour loudspeakers,ortheofcialSonus
faberdistributorforyourcountry;thecontactinformationforallthedistributorscanbefoundonourwebsite:
• https://www.sonusfaber.com/distributori-store/
• https://www.sonusfaber.com/en/distributors-stores/
The following should also be kept in mind for your convenience:
• Thewarrantyontheloudspeakerscoversanymanufacturingdefects;
• Keepthereceiptasproofofpurchasetoshowtothedealerifnecessary;
• Keep the original packaging of the loudspeakers so that they can be transported without undergoing
damage,iftheyneedtobeshippedtoanauthorisedservicecentre;
• The loudspeakers must be accompanied by a description of the malfunction or defect encountered.
The product warranty will be void under the following conditions:
• IftheloudspeakerhasbeendisassembledormodiedbypersonsotherthanaSonusfaberauthorised
servicecentre;
• If the loudspeaker has been used in a manner that is not consistent with the indications contained within
this manual.
1.2 WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SUPPORT
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Dear Customer,
We would like to thank and congratulate you for having chosen the Olympica Nova range loudspeakers for
listening to your favourite Music.
While these exceptional loudspeakers are designed to immediately meet your highest expectations, our
aim is to ensure that you obtain the best possible listening experience, and it is therefore recommended to
read this user and maintenance instruction manual carefully prior to installation.
Shouldyouhaveanydoubtsorenquiries,pleasecontactyoursalespoint’stechnicalstaff,theofcialSonus
faber distributor in your country, or Sonus faber directly by writing to [e-mail].
Finally, we highly suggest registering on-line with the website www.sonusfaber.com in order to keep up to
date on all the latest news, initiatives and promotions offered by Sonus faber.
Enjoy your music!
1.1 INFORMATIONS FOR USERS

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Read this instruction manual and keep it in an accessible location for any needs that may arise.
• Adjust the support feet, if present, in such a way as to obtain the best possible stability.
• Avoid placing heavy objects upon the loudspeaker, as these can compromise its stability.
• If the loudspeakers are to be positioned upon a raised support surface (e.g. mezzanines, wooden
boosters, etc.) or on the wall, check beforehand to make sure that the surface is capable of bearing
their weight. Also make sure that there is sufcient friction to prevent the loudspeakers from moving
due to the vibrations generated under normal operating conditions.
• Do not place any objects containing ammable liquids, substances, or liqueable substances upon
the loudspeaker.
• Use one of the connection diagrams contained in this instruction manual. The connection of two or
more loudspeakers in parallel can damage your amplier.
If in doubt, contact your dealer.
• Avoid staying in close proximity to the loudspeakers while the audio system is operating at high
volume. This can cause permanent damage to your hearing.
Keep children at a safe distance of at least 50 cm from the speaker.
• The speakers generate an electromagnetic eld that is harmless to humans and pets, but can
compromise the proper functionality of electronic equipment, such as CRT monitors or TVs, when
placed in close proximity. If this occurs, increase the equipment’s distance from the loudspeakers.
Do not place credit cards or other similar magnetic cards on the loudspeaker to prevent them from
being demagnetised.
• The technology underlying the speakers’ functionality is based on the principles of electromagnetism,
and the user should therefore avoid operating equipment that generates strong electromagnetic
elds, as these could affect the loudspeaker’s functionality. Avoid placing transmitting devices such
as mobile phones, cordless phones, intercom systems, etc. upon the loudspeakers’ cabinet.
• Do not connect the loudspeakers directly to a constant voltage sound distribution system (100
V, 70.7 V or similar). This could result in a serious system overload, with possible damage to the
loudspeaker system and/or the amplier unit.
• Do not place audio cables and electrical power cables in close proximity of each another. An
electromagnetic eld is present in the vicinity of the power cables, which can cause an unpleasant
humming noise. In this case, increase the distance between the audio cables and the power cables.
2 SAFETY INFORMATION

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3 INSTALLATION
In addition to the loudspeakers, the packaging also contains:
Perform the unpacking operations as follows. Refer to the images in Chapter 6.
Follow the general instructions. Refer to Fig. 1a, 1b, 1c:
• Use a paper cutter to open the packaging. Do not insert the blade too deep to avoid damaging the contents.
• Keep all the packaging elements for any future transport operations.
• Do not wear any watches, bracelets, rings, etc., in order to avoid scratching the loudspeakers and their nishes.
The same care must be taken in order to protect the loudspeakers from any metal elements present on the
clothes you are wearing, such as zips, buttons, buckles, rivets, etc
3.1 UNPACKING
3.1.1 CONTENT OF THE PACKAGING
Hold the loudspeakers securely with both hands in order to avoid dropping them.
The indicated operations can be performed more safely and conveniently by two people.
The packaging materials can cause pollution.
These materials must not be disposed of as domestic waste, and must be brought to a waste
collection and recycling centre.
Do not leave the packaging materials within the reach of children!
They could pose a risk of poisoning or suffocation if ingested.
Olympica Nova V Olympica Nova III Olympica Nova II
8 Tips 8 Tips 8 Tips
8 Undertips 8 Undertips 8 Undertips
8 Tip locks 8 Tip locks 8 Tip locks
2 Grilles 2 Grilles 2 Grilles
2 Fabric dust guards 2 Fabric dust guards 2 Fabric dust guards
4 Jumpers 4 Jumpers 4 Jumpers
1 Manual 1 Manual 1 Manual
1 Photo book 1 Photo book 1 Photo book
Olympica Nova Center I Olympica Nova Center II Olympica Nova Wall
1 Grilles 1 Grilles 1 Grilles
1 Fabric dust guards 1 Fabric dust guards 1 Fabric dust guards
2 Jumpers 2 Jumpers 1 Locking clamp
1 Allen wrench 1 Allen wrench 4 Phillips screws + plugs
1 Manual 1 Manual 2 Locking nuts
1 Photo book 1 Photo book 1 Nylon Washer
1 Manual
1 Photo book
Olympica Nova I Stand Olympica Nova Center I/II Stand
8 Tips 4 Tips
8 Undertips 4 Undertips
8 Tiplocks 4 Tiplocks
4 Locking screws 2 Locking screws
1 Manual 1 Manual
Olympica Nova I
2 Grilles
2 Fabric dust guards
4 Jumpers
1 Manual
1 Photo book
If one or more of these items is missing, notify the dealer where the product was purchased.
The packaging dedicated to the Stand (2 sets) contains:

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Follow the instructions relative to the model in your possession, making reference to the images in
chapter 6.
The aluminium support base of the Olympica Nova V, III and II is an integral part of the cabinet. Perform assembly
of the parts as follows. Refer to Fig. 2
1. Turn the loudspeaker upside down, with its upper protection shell included
2. Screw the tips
3. Fix the tips with a tiplock
3.2.1 OLYMPICA NOVA V, III, II
3.2 ASSEMBLY
Do not use an electric screwdriver.
Do not tighten the screws excessively.
These loudspeakers are optimised for operation with the dedicated stand, available as an optional
(recommended).
Assemble the supports and the loudspeakers on the former as described below. Refer to Fig. 3.
1. Turn the support upside down and screw the tips
2. Fix the tips with a tiplock
3. Put the support back into position
4. Position the loudspeaker on the upper base of the support. The holes of the upper base must match those
of the loudspeaker.
5. Manually tighten the locking screws of the loudspeaker to the base.
These loudspeakers have been designed to adapt to different listening requirements and environmental
features. The support base allows inclination to be adjusted via the relevant screws.
The loudspeaker already has the support base mounted. Proceed as follows to adjust the position. Refer to
Fig. 4A.
1. Loosen the screws with the Allen wrench supplied.
2. Position the loudspeaker as desired.
3. Tighten the screws.
These loudspeakers can be used on shelves or bookcases. They are also suitable for assembly on the dedicated
support, available as an optional.
Assemble the support and the loudspeakers on the former as described below. Refer to Fig. 4B and 4C.
1. Turn the support upside down and screw the tips
2. Fix the tips with a tiplock
3. Put the support back into position
4. Position the loudspeaker on the upper base of the support. The holes of the upper base must match those
of the loudspeaker.
5. Manually tighten the two locking screws of the support to the loudspeaker.
3.2.2 OLYMPICA NOVA I
3.2.3 OLYMPICA NOVA CENTER I, CENTER II

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For assembly, refer to Fig. 6.
If the grille is to be removed, slide the bar pins out starting from the top and then proceed downwards.
3.2.5 GRILLE
The Olympica Nova loudspeakers were designed to be easily driven in terms of sound amplication and
easy to integrate into any room.
Models I and II are more suitable for small-medium sized environments. For larger spaces, the V and III are
excellent.
To install a multi-channel or Home Theater system, it is possible to combine Center I, Center II (front central
channel) and Wall (lateral channels and surround) loudspeakers.
The most signicant peculiarity of the Olympica Nova range regarding positioning in the environment, is
the “Stealth Ultraex” side reex channel combined with the possibility of using each speaker freely on the
right or left. This means the owner can choose to position the speakers with the reex channel outlet facing
the pair internally or externally, according to the acoustic conditions of the room used or personal taste.
Refer to Fig. 7.
3.3 POSITIONING THE SPEAKERS
This loudspeaker is intended for wall assembly. Perform the xing operations as follows. Refer to Fig. 5.
1. Using the bracket supplied as a drilling template, use a pencil to mark the points to be drilled on the wall.
2. Drill the holes and insert the four plugs supplied.
3. Assemble the bracket on the wall, using the four Phillips screws supplied.
4. Assemble the loudspeaker on the bracket. Refer to Fig. 5C and 5D
5. Insert the nylon washer into the bracket lower pin. Refer to Fig. 5E.
6. Tighten the two locking nuts onto the lower and upper pins. Do not tighten completely.
7. Position the loudspeaker and then tighten the locking nuts fully home.
3.2.4 OLYMPICA NOVA WALL

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The conformation of the listening environment and the loudspeakers’ positioning can affect the entire
audio system’s performance.
For example, a room with irregular shape can improve the response within the listening environment,
since they limit the formation of standing waves, while a room with a parallelepiped shape is potentially
more suitable to generate balanced sound images.
The presence of carpets and curtains positively affect the acoustics of the environment, contributing to
the absorption of the rst reections and the lowering of reverberation.
There are no hard and fast rules on speaker set-up which are valid for every environment. Nevertheless,
a good approach is to start by dividing the listening environment’s oor plan, assuming a rectangular
shape, into three areas with equal surface, as indicated by the continuous lines in Figure 8.1.
The loudspeakers must be positioned on the rst of the lines identied (A), at a distance from each
other of no less than 1.8 metres. They must be suitably distanced from the side walls, while the
listening point will be at the centre of the second line (B). This will all form an equilateral triangle
listening conguration.
In this way, undesired acoustic effects, deriving from intense rst reections and environmental
resonance, which would be generated with loudspeakers positioned in proximity of the walls and
corners of the room, are minimised.
Figure 8.1 also shows the angling of the speakers must be such to make the emissions converge
towards the head of the person listening. This measure allows the best focusing of the reconstructed
sound image to be obtained. The depth of the same depends on the distance between the loudspeakers
and the rear wall.
The best listening point is envisioned at a height of approximately 1.1 metres off the ground.
At this point, it will the pleasure of listening that will help to nd the best balance between accuracy
of the focus and soundness of the backstage, varying the listening distance (always remembering to
maintain an equal distance between the loudspeakers) and/or identically consistently modifying the
angling of the loudspeakers.
Given that the illustrated procedure, which is aimed at creating almost perfect listening conditions,
cannot be applied by all of our customers due to objective problems linked to the organisation of the
living environment, it is recommended to position the two loudspeakers away from the corners of the
room, and at a distance of at least 1 m from the back walls.
If the loudspeakers are to be positioned on a shelf, distancing is at least one and a half metres and
surfaces at equal height is recommended.
3.3.1 AUDIO STEREO SYSTEMS
In addition to conventional audio stereo systems, the Olympica Nova loudspeakers can also be used in
multichannel audio and audio-video systems (Home Theater). In both cases, the rules for positioning
are those indicated in Fig. 8.2, also including those for use of one or more subwoofer.
Lateral channels (LSi, RSi) and rear channels (LS and RS) can be replaced by in-wall or in-ceiling
loudspeakers, if desired.
The diagram indicates the positions recommended for 2 subwoofers (unit B = additional).
1. Recommended for clear reproduction of the bass sounds
2. Extreme conguration for maximum acoustic output
3. Recommended for clear reproduction of the bass sounds (additional subwoofer)
4. Extreme conguration for maximum acoustic output (additional subwoofer)
NOTE If two subwoofer units are used, it is greatly recommended to install one on the left and one on
the right of the listening area. Do not position the subwoofers symmetrically to each other with respect
to the main listening point.
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Refer to the images in Chapter 6.
After the loudspeakers have been positioned, they can be connected.
The connection terminals present on the rear of the Olympica Nova range loudspeakers accept cables with
spade terminals, stripped cable, or banana plugs.
The loudspeaker terminals (excluding the Wall model) are equipped with jumpers, which allow the most usual
layout to be followed (par. 3.4.1). Said jumpers must be removed for other layouts.
The Wall model has just a single pair of terminals. Refer to Fig. 12.
The proper tightening and periodic inspection of the terminals can help to improve performance.
Use a single stereo amplier or two mono ampliers and a pair of power cables. Complete the connections
as indicated in Fig. 9.
Use a single stereo amplier or two identical mono ampliers and two pairs of power cables. Complete the
connections as indicated in Fig. 10.
Use two identical stereo ampliers (or with identical gain) or four identical mono ampliers (or with identical
gain and sensitivity) and two pairs of power cables.
Complete the connections as indicated in Fig. 11.
3.4 CONNECTIONS
3.4.1 STANDARD CONNECTION
3.4.2 BI-WIRING
3.4.3 BI-AMPING
The connections must be made with the equipment turned off!
The jumper between the terminals must be removed.
The jumper between the terminals must be removed.
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The loudspeakers in the Olympica Nova range do not require any particular maintenance operations,
just general periodic cleaning. In order to preserve the loudspeakers’ nish, cover them with the fabric
protection supplied, especially if the loudspeakers are not expected to be used for an extended period
of time.
Do not use products like waxes or detergents to clean the wood parts, as these could stain or damage the
wood or the loudspeakers themselves. Use a soft cloth (e.g. microbre, like that supplied), and moisten it
slightly with the liquid supplied, if necessary.
Wood is a natural living material that can be affected by the environmental conditions. We recommend
keeping the loudspeakers away from heat sources or windows not protected by curtains, above all during
the summer months. Do not expose the loudspeaker to direct sunlight.
In order to clean the metal and glass surfaces of the Olympica Nova loudspeakers, use the liquid and
cloth supplied.
Use a soft brush to eliminate any dust that may have accumulated on the cabinet, the front panels, and
the loudspeakers themselves, taking care not to damage the loudspeakers’ delicate membranes.
These measures will help you to keep the loudspeakers’ working perfectly for years to come. Time will
help improve the sound by breaking in the speakers’ moving parts (membranes and suspensions), and
the acoustic chamber will become accustomed to music being played the more it is used - much like what
happens with acoustic string instruments!
4 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Risk of damage to the loudspeaker’s cabinet!
Do not use cleaning products, furniture wax, liquid detergents, or alcohol. Do not use rough cloths.
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