Acoustic Energy Loudspeaker Linear 3 User Manual

O W N E R ’ S   M A N U A L
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Page Section
 1 Introduction
1 2 Handling
1 3 Installation
2 4 Positioning
3 5 Connecting
4 6 Amplifiers
4 7 Listening
4 8 Specification
5 9 The Linear Range
5 10 Warranty
5 11 Contact Acoustic Energy
2 .   H a n d l i n g
Welcome to the Linear Three. Perhaps more than 
any other hi-fi product, speakers are sensitive to 
installation so please take a little time to read 
this manual and to follow, as far as practical, 
the installation guidelines it contains. Careful 
installation will help ensure that...

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2 .   H a n d l i n g
The Linear Three is a relatively delicate precision 
engineered product that can be damaged by 
inappropriate handling. It is also large and heavy. 
Please take great care therefore when unpacking 
or moving the speakers. Plan any handling in 
advance of carrying it out - ideally with a second 
person to help. Please take care when unpacking 
or moving the speakers not to touch either of the 
drivers. Damage to a driver will at best degrade a 
Linear Three’s performance and...

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4 .   P o s i t i o n i n g5 .   C o n n e c t i n g
The position of speakers within the listening room is likely to have more 
influence over their performance than any other aspect of their installation. 
It is worth spending some time experimenting both with the finer points of 
speaker positioning, as well as the larger scale issues of room layout.
If you are already familiar with the acoustic characteristics of your listening 
room, and the way speakers perform in it, you may already have a...

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4 .   P o s i t i o n i n g5 .   C o n n e c t i n g
Connecting your Linear Threes is fundamentally a 
simple process, however, there are some choices 
to be made and issues to consider concerning 
connection mode, connectors and cable type.
Each Linear Three is fitted with two pairs of 
binding-post terminals - one pair each for the 
low frequency and high frequency drivers. Two 
pairs of terminals enables Linear Threes to be 
connected conventionally (single wire), bi-wired 
or bi-amplified. As...

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6 .   A m p l i f i e r s9 .   T h e   L i n e a r   R a n g e
It is wise before listening to your Linear Threes to make one final check of 
the cables and connections. If all appears well begin listening at a relatively 
low level to confirm that the system is operating as expected. Only increase 
the volume if you are happy that the sound at low levels is fundamentally as 
expected. If you are unhappy, turn the system off and re-check all the cables 
and connections.
Linear Threes may take...

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6 .   A m p l i f i e r s9 .   T h e   L i n e a r   R a n g e
8 .   S p e c i f i c a t i o n
1 0 .   W a r r a n t y
1 1 .   C o n t a c t
Your Acoustic Energy speakers are guaranteed against original defects in 
materials, manufacture and workmanship for 3 years from the date of 
purchase.
Under this warranty Acoustic Energy agrees to repair any defect or, at the 
company’s discretion, replace the faulty component(s) without charge for 
parts or labour. This warranty does not imply any...

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Tel: +44 (0)1285 654432 (Sales), +44 (0)1285 656890 (Technical). Fax: +44 (0)1285 654430
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.acoustic-energy.co.uk
Manual Part No. MA1103
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