Ulti Mate PT1003 Assembly instructions

PT1003 • PT802
PC25 • PB60 • PB50
Thank you for purchasing Ultimate loudspeakers. At Ultimate we strive to create loud-
speakers engineered to deliver the best value in loudspeaker technology, for stereo or
home- theatreapplications.
Ultimate loudspeakers are designed for ease of installation and will provide you with
excellent sound quality for years to come. Reading this manual will assist you in get-
ting acquainted with your Ultimate loudspeakers. Ultimate provides a 5 year parts and
labour warranty on all loudspeakers. To obtain servicing please contact your Ultimate
representative. The original bill of sale is required for warranty service.
MANUAL

STEP 1
LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT
Placement of your loudspeakers will greatly affect their performance. The following guidelines should
be considered:
•Placing the loudspeakers at least 6-8 feet (1.8-2.5m) apart will provide the best stereo sound and
image.
•The shape of the room will affect the bass performance, especially when loudspeakers are placed in
the corner of the room.
•Positioning the tweeters so that they play at the listeners ear level provides for optimum playback.
•Keeping the loudspeaker wire away from AC outlets will reduce interference.
The shape of the listening room and the furnishings will change the way your system sounds. The bass
frequencies will generally be affected by the positioning and treatment of the room. There will be more
perceived bass when a speaker is moved closer to a wall boundry. In general, however, loudspeakers
should be kept away from side walls as much as possible, as these surfaces can adversely affect the
stereo imaging experienced at the listening position. Positioning the loudspeakers at least 12-15” away
from the side walls will generally provide the best performance.
Diagram 1
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INCLUDED WITH THE PT1003 AND PT802:
STABILIZATION BARS
These two loudspeakers require that the stabilization bars supplied
in the box be attached to the bottom of their cabinets to ensure that
they are steady, solid and stable. Not attaching these bars can result
in a product that may tip over easily so be sure to install them to
avoid any potential damage. Simply turn the cabinet over so you
have access to the bottom and attach the bars with the supplied
hardware.
Stabilization Bars

HOME-THEATRE
Today’s home theatre systems typically comprise front loudspeakers, side and/or rear loudspeakers, a
centre channel loudspeaker and a powered subwoofer. Building your system with loudspeakers of the
same brand produces the best performance as the tonal characteristics will remain the same throughout
your surround system.
FRONT CHANNELS
Placement of your front loudspeakers is critical to the performance of your system. The 3 front loudspeak-
ers should ideally be placed with the tweeters at the same height and the same distance form the main
listening position. If this not possible, place the centre channel (PC 25) on top of, or just below, the tel-
evision, with the front left and front right loudspeakers on either side of the TV monitor.
REAR CHANNELS
Rear channel loudspeakers can be either floor standing (PT 1003 and PT 802) or smaller bookshelf type
loudspeakers (PB 60 and PB 50). Bookshelf loudspeakers should be placed on stands or on a shelf to
maximize their performance. Aiming the loudspeakers to the listening position or aiming them away from
the listening position will provide different sound fields (direct or diffused), based on your preference.
POWERED SUB
Apowered subwoofer will reinforce the lower frequencies in any system and will also greatly enhance
your stereo and home-theatre listening experience. Today’s media, such as CD’s, DVD’s and other high
quality music and movie softwarefeaturelow frequency sounds that aredifficult for most loudspeakers
to reproduce. Adding a powered subwoofer will greatly improve the overall systems frequency response
because it is designed to play the frequencies that your main loudspeakers cannot play efficiently. Your
authorized Ultimate dealer can assist you in choosing the subwoofer that is right for you.
Diagram 2
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STEP 2
CONNECTING THE LOUDSPEAKERS
BEFORE ANY CONNECTIONS ARE MADE,PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF.
Loudspeaker wire throughout the system should be good quality, loudspeaker grade audio cable with
polarity coding. For loudspeaker wire that runs less than 25 feet, the cable should be a minimum of 18
AWG, for loudspeaker wire that runs up to 50 feet, the cable should be 16 AWG and for loudspeaker
wire that runs longer than 50 feet, the cable should be at least 14 AWG.
INSTALLATION:
Remove 3/8" of insulation from the end of the loudspeaker wires to be connected. Connect the positive
lead of the loudspeaker wire (indicated with a "+" or other marking) to the Red (or positive) loudspeak-
er terminal. Connect the other loudspeaker wire lead to the Black (or negative) loudspeaker terminal.
Connect the opposite end of the loudspeaker wire to your amplifier making sure that the polarity is pre-
served ("+" to "+" or Red to Red, and "-" to "-" or Black to Black – see diagram).
STEP 3
LISTENING TEST
To ensure that all connections have been made correctly, turn on your system and begin playback of
material you are familiar with. Start off by listening at a low volume, then slowly raise the volume to a
comfortable listening level. A proper stereo image should be present. If the loudspeakers do not produce
asolid stereo image, please verify the wiring to ensure that the polarity of the connection is not reversed.
MAINTENANCE
Ultimate loudspeakers arefinished in a black wood grain vinyl. Cleaning the loudspeakers should be done
with a damp cloth. Chemical cleaners should be avoided, as they may damage the finish.
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SPECIFICATIONS
At Ultimate we continuously strive to update and improve our products.
As such the specifications indicated above are subject to change without notice.
PC 25
PB 50
PB 60
PT 802
PT 1003
Description
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Tweeter
Drivers
Max Power Handling
Frequency Response
Sensitivity
Impedance
3-Way Triple 10”
Tower Loudspeaker
1” Clarity Soft Dome
1100 x 320 x 260mm
Midrange: 5.25”Natural Hybrid Cones
Dual 10” Natural Hybrid Cones
8 Ohms
90dB
35Hz - 20kHz
200 Watts
2-Way Dual 8”
Tower Loudspeaker
1” Clarity Soft Dome
950 x 300 x 245mm
8 Ohms
89dB
40Hz - 20kHz
150 Watts
2-Way 6.5”
Bookshelf Loudspeaker
1” Clarity Soft Dome
410 x 250 x 170mm
8 Ohms
88dB
55Hz - 20kHz
100 Watts
2-Way 5.25”
Bookshelf Loudspeaker
1” Clarity Soft Dome
310 x 200 x 150mm
8 Ohms
87dB
65Hz - 20kHz
75 Watts
2-Way 5.25” Center
Channel Loudspeaker
1” Clarity Soft Dome
190 x 480 x 170mm
8 Ohms
88dB
90Hz - 20kHz
100 Watts
Dual 8” Natural
Hybrid Cones
6.5” Natural
Hybrid Cone
5.25” Natural
Hybrid Cone
Dual 5.25” Natural
Hybrid Cone
MODEL
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