tri-art audio B Series User manual

With Crossover Product #15728
Without Crossover Product #10845
*Read the user manual
before operating.
User Manual 4 open
speakers
B-Series

safety
information
Before you start...
Warning of a hazard for the user, the unit or possible misuse. Important notice.
Thank you for buying a Tri-Art Audio product. Please read through this manual to
understand and operate this product correctly. Please keep this manual in a safe place so
that you may refer to it whenever necessary. Please ensure the product you are using is
rated for your country’s electrical system, or it will not be covered under our warranty.
Warning:
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Important Notice:
The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom of this component. Please
write this serial number on the enclosed warranty card and follow the instructions to register
your product for our three (3) year limited warranty.
This equipment is designed for consumer use, such as home audio systems. It is not
designed to operate in a business environment or a mobile application. Mobile, pro or
commercial businesses such as restaurants will not be covered under warranty.
Caution:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, or damage do not remove drivers. No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.

safety
information
Safety Instructions
Read Instructions:
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before operating this equipment.
Retain Instructions:
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed All Warnings:
All warnings, set up procedures, and operating instructions should be strictly adhered to.
Follow all instructions carefully.
Water and Moisture:
Under no circumstances should this audio component be used near water.
It is not to be used in a bathroom, water closet, shower, kitchen, wet basement,
pool/spa/sauna area, or outside.

safety
information
Safety Instructions
Heat:
This product should be located well away from all the heat sources such as but not limited to
heaters, forced air heat, radiators, stoves, and replaces.
Cleaning:
Your Tri-Art product was soaked and nished in hemp oil. Do not use lacquers or aerosol wax
products with this product. Do not pour water on the surface at any time.
Heavy Objects:
Do not place heavy objects on this component.

speaker front
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Dome Tweeter
Super Tweeter
Full Range Driver
15" Sub Bass Driver

speaker back
1
2
3
4
5
1
3
4
5
2
Dome Tweeter
Super Tweeter
Full Range Driver
15" Sub Bass Driver
Speaker Inputs

speaker specs
Crafted with bamboo and natural sheep’s wool.
Learn more at triartaudio.com
Speaker Details:
Design: Open Bafe
Nominal Impedance: Single Input 8 Ω
Recommended Ampliers: 25 Up to 150 Watts RMS
Sensitivity: 92 dB SPL (1W/1M)
Volume Matching: Crossover Only
Frequency Range: 35 – 40,000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
Driver Details:
Total Drivers: Four
Input 1: 1" Fabric Dome Tweeter (13,000 Hz and up) 20 Watts
8" Full Range Paper Cone Cloth Edge
Super Tweeter (40,000 Hz)
Input 2: One 15″ Paper Cone Cloth Edge Woofer
27-100Hz @ 1st Order 6dB Slope
Body Details:
Mode: Floor Standing
Finish: Bamboo Laminate Soaked in Hemp Oil
Stands: Bamboo Stand with 4 Brass-Collared, Bronze Spikes
with Bamboo Spike Cups
Dimensions: H: 45" (114.0cm) x W: 15.6" (39.5cm) x D: 19.5" (49.0cm)

crossover specs
Inputs: (Two) 2
Adjustable Volume Control for Full Range Speaker Section: Crossover Only
Outputs: (Two) 2
Cables: Set of 0.5-meter jumper cables with banana plugs.
Output 1 (Full Range): 100-Watt Attenuator
47-Ohm Resistor
100 Hz Single Cap Filter
Output 2 (Bass): Single open-air inductor lter 100Hz @ 1st Order 6 dB Slope
* The crossover is an optional addition to the 4 Open Speakers.

included
in the box
Initial Check
The Open 4 Series is shipped in two (2) oversized boxes. Within these boxes you will nd Two (2)
crossover boxes. Upon receiving the boxes please check their condition and ensure the arrows
on the box are pointing upward. If any of the packaging is or even appears to be damaged, please
report it to the shipping company immediately for insurance verication. We always suggest
keeping the original packing for maximum resale value or for safely moving the equipment to a
different location. Please ll out the warranty card.
The serial numbers for the speakers are located at the bottom of the speakers.
The following items are recommended for this procedure:
• Spirit Level
• Digital Measuring Tool
Removing the Speaker from the Box
A minimum of two strong adults is required to set up the Open 4 Speakers. Locate the two largest
boxes. These contain the bafe enclosures and are the rst components of the system to unpack.
Note: These speaker enclosures are very heavy, and care should be taken to prevent injury.
1. With the arrow labels facing up, carefully cut or remove the binding tape.
Gently remove the lid.
2. Select the speaker by lifting it by grasping any one of the holes and secure it. Pay mind not to
squeeze any wiring and do not touch the drivers.
3. Firmly grasp the back of wood panel with both hands. Carefully, so as not to hit the speaker
on the side of the box, carefully lift the enclosure out of the box.
4. Ensure that you place the speakers on the oor carefully positioning them in their cradle feet.

included
in the box
Checklist: What’s in the Box?
Now that you have unpacked all your boxes, you can review your inventory to ensure you
have everything you need.
• 1 – Owner’s Manual
• 1 – Warranty Registration
• 8 – 3/8" Spikes (4 per speaker)
• 2 – 2 Piece Front and Back Bamboo Stand
• 8 – Bamboo Spike Cups
• 1 – 1/8" Allen Wrench
• 2 – Open 4 OB Speakers
For Models Supplied with Passive Crossovers
• 2 – Crossovers with two outputs (can be bi-wired or bi-amped) come standard jumpers
for single amplier use.
• 3 – Directional single strand copper speaker cables with banana plugs.

use &
guidelines
Setting up the Open 4 Series Speakers
The open Series of speakers is an open Bafe design. There is no box to add colourations
or enhance the sound. Therefore it is important to place the speakers as far away from the
back wall as possible. We suggest to use the rule of thirds.
Ensure the power is off, the volume at 0 or mute switch is on before connecting your
speakers or inputs.
In most cases the best sound will come from positioning your speakers against the back
walls with the long walls on the side.
1. If possible, Place the speaker approximately 1/3 of the way into the room.
2. Locate the spikes and install them on the base feet.
3. With the speakers in their desired position in the room, the spikes on the base feet, you
are now ready to level the speakers. Begin with the front back tilt and bring this to level.
Then level the side to side. PLEASE NOTE: Open Bafe speakers perform best when
positioned 1/3 into the room. If this is not possible, try 1/6 of the room. We strongly
suggest you use a laser measure for accurate placements.
4. Connect the three pairs of crossover cables to the speakers.
5. Connect the crossover to your amplier in the Single amp or Bi Amp conguration.
See Figure 1.
Please Note If You Are Not Using The Tri-Art Audio Crossover,
please refer to the crossover manufacturer’s connection instructions.
The Open 5 and Open 4 do not have internal crossovers.

use &
guidelines
4 Open Speaker Placement
Figure 1
of the
total room

use &
guidelines
Connecting to the Crossover
The Open 4 Speakers have two stereo pairs of inputs. The identication for the inputs is
above the inputs engraved into the bamboo. The open 4 comes complete with two pairs
of cables to connect these speakers to the crossover, when the open 4 crossover has
been purchased. If you are not using a Tri-Art Audio Crossover please refer to the
manufacturer’s crossovers manual
They are labelled as follows from left to right:
Connect the two stereo pair cables to the crossover, carefully matching the connections
including phase (colour).
Full Bass
Full Bass
Bass Full
Out
In
4 Open Speakers Inputs
Crossover Outputs
Crossover Inputs

use &
guidelines
Single Amplier Set Up
To use the crossovers with a single amplier, ensure the jumpers are connected as follows.
Dual Amplier Set Up
To Bi Wire:
Remove the jumper cables. Connect the desired amplier for bass to the BASS input
connect the desired amplier for Full range to the FULL input.
Loosen the the crossover input covers by turning them to the left and revealing the holes
for the jumper cables. Connect the Full and Bass Inputs togeher with the jumper cables
by inserting the jumper cables into the holes. Red to red and black to black, then tighten the
covers by turning them to the right.
Connect the output from your stereo amplier to the input marked FULL (Right).
Jumper cables correctly connected to the crossover inputs.

Volume Matching
The crossover has an attenuator located on the top panel. This is not a volume switch!
The crossover attenuator (shown here set to 0) allows you to set the output of the drivers
to match the bass response of the room. This feature permits a balanced sound and truly
exceptional performance.
(Image Shows Set to 0 or Off Setting)
Troubleshooting
Bass not dened, diffused or weak bass:
1. Speaker are too close to the back wall (move away from back wall).
2. Crossovers are not wired correctly in phase.
3. Source amplier(s) are not in phase.
Rattle sound:
1. Loose fastening in back of speaker.
2. Clipping of your amplier.
Strange zz or buzz sound:
Blown Driver --- Contact service do not attempt to replace.
Dome Tweeter pushed in:
Contact factory for instructions.
Crossover Off Setting
use &
guidelines

congratulations!
Your Tri-Art Audio speakers is
operational and fully set up.
Now, go play your favourite record!
Our Bamboo Design
We have selected bamboo to construct many of the structural parts of our
systems rather than metal or plastic.
The sonic virtues of bamboo are evident. We use the latest CNC machinery to
manufacture to precise tolerances. Due to the nature of the material, there may
be slight variations that do not comprise the sound. Every component is hand
nished and then inspected by the designer before it leaves the factory.
Crafted with bamboo and natural sheep’s wool.
Learn more at triartaudio.com

warranty
information
For Your Protection:
Completely and immediately mail the product registration card so that we may contact you
directly in the event a safety notication is issued in accordance with the 1972 Consumer
Safety Act, or for other reasons Tri-Art Audio may deem necessary.
Technical Support Hotline
1-877-541-0299
Our technical department will gladly answer any questions you may have about our
products. Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm and Friday, 9am to 3pm EST.
Manufacturer’s Limited Three
Year Warranty:
Tri-Art Audio warrants this unit to be free from defective material or workmanship and will
repair or replace this unit or any part thereof if it proves defective in normal use or service
within three (3) years from the date of original purchase.
This warranty will be considered void if the unit has been tampered with, improperly
serviced, subjected to abuse or misuse or if installed in a commercial vehicle. This warranty
does not cover accidental damage.
For all warranty information please see Tri-Art Audio’s warranty
information card included with your new equipment.

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your purchase!

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