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USER MANUAL CUB 3 FOCAL
An example of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives and international standards:
Electromagnetic compatibility EN 55103 / Electrical safety EN 60065
DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
Thank you for choosing Focal loudspeakers. We are pleased to share with you our philosophy :
the Spirit of Sound". These high-performance speakers feature the latest technical developments from Focal in terms of speaker design, whether it is for high fidelity or home theater systems. In order to enjoy the maximum of their performance, we advise you to read this user's manual and to keep it carefully so that you can consult it later.
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Place the loudspeakers equally spaced either side of the listening position. It is advisable to place Sib at least 80cm from the floor for a better sound stage.
B-Wallfixing
- Before drilling any holes, check carefully that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall.
- Use the hexagonal key supplied in the base of the Sib to unscrew the bolt that holds the base to the support bracket
- Connecting Sib : see section "connections" page 15. Feed the cable through the base piece as indicated in the diagram. Leave around 10cm of free cable to facilitate connection.
- Use the base as a template to mark the position of the three fixing screws on the wall. The three fixing holes should be drilled with a 6mm masonry bit and the plastic wall plugs firmly inserted until they are flush with the wall surface. Fix the base with the three screws supplied.
- Unscrew the two fixing clamps.
- Remove the silver support piece, turn it 180^ , and reposition the support so that it will fit horizontally with the wall mounted base.
- Re-mount the two clamps and screw them firmly in place.
- Connect up the loudspeaker cables and re-fix the Sib onto its wall mounted base.
Connexion
As with any performance product, Sib should be connected to the amplifier using a high quality pure copper cable of at least 0.15mm .
Connect the "+" from the amplifier to the "+" on the Sib (red) and the "-" from the amplifier to the "-" of the Sib (black).
Specifications
| Description | 2-way bass reflex multi-purpose loudspeaker |
| Drivers | One 125mm woofer midrange |
| L.F. (-6dB point) | One 19mm shielded tweeter |
| Frequency response (+/- 3dB) | 75Hz - 20kHz |
| Efficiency (2.8V/1m) | 90 dB |
| Nominal impedance (EN 60065) | 6 ohms |
| Crossover frequencies | 3kHz |
| Recommended amplifier | 15 - 75W |
| Total dimensions (HxWxD) | 247mm x 142mm x 164mm |
| Net weight | 2.1kg |
Cub3
Specifications
21cm [11"] subwoofer: polypropylene cone.
BASH® 150Wrms amplifier: high-performance digital amplification technology for high power and high quality sound.
Phase selector: subwoofer/LOUDspeaker coupling optimization.
Auto on/standby system: the BASH® amplifier automatically switches on or off (standby).
Soft clipping: avoids saturation.
LFE direct input: direct mono input to connect to the subwoofer output of home theatre amplifiers.
MDF manufactured enclosure: rigid cabinets free of internal resonance.
Profiled vent port: vigorous bass reproduction, no distortion effect.
Settings
Autopower
The Cub^3 features an automatic audio signal detector.
When the power control is set on auto-mode, the subwoofer will automatically switch on as soon as an audio signal is detected. When set to power on, the signal detector is disable and the subwoofer is continuously on.
Conversely, if no signal is detected during a period of about 3 minutes, the detector automatically set the subwoofer to standby mode.
If you expect not to use the subwoofer for a long period, it is recommended to set the power selector to "off".
In case of stormy weather, unplug the power cable.
Connections
Low-level inputs on RCA
When using a two-channel amplifier with pre-out line outputs, the Cub^3 must be connected through RCA stereo inputs "line inputs Right/Left" (fig. A).
LFE input
When using an audio/video multi-channel amplifier, the single LFE input of the Cub^3 should be connected to the mono "Subwoofer" output of the audio/video amplifier (fig. B). In that case, all controls of the Cub^3 will be off, except the volume control. Considering the fact that the audio/video amplifier already features all the necessary functions, this configuration is recommended for home theatre use only.
Positioning
Contrary to conventional high fidelity loudspeakers which have to be placed at a reasonable distance from walls and the listening area corners, we advise you to place your Cub^3 subwoofer in a corner of the listening area. If the subwoofer is placed against only one wall or too far from the walls, the very large wavelength of the bass delivered by the subwoofer will excite the resonance of the listening room in an unpredictable way. Frequency response linearity will then be damaged and therefore the sound rendition will be affected (lack of depth, "boomy sound", poor bass, difficult or impossible coupling with the other used loudspeakers).
If you put the Cub^3 in a corner, the resonant frequencies of the room will be more linear and predictable. In such a configuration, you will not only benefit from an optimum perception of the bass frequency range but the bass level will also be increased by 6dB.
If a particular disposition of the room does not allow to place the subwoofer in a corner, we recommend you to try different configurations until you find the best possible disposition.
Generally, the subwoofer should be placed along the front wall of the listening room.
Because the bass frequency waves are omni-directional, the sound dispersion will not be affected if a piece of furniture or an object is placed between the subwoofer and the listening area.
Running-in period
The driver used in the Cub^2 is made up of complex mechanical elements and requires an adaptation period before it delivers the best of its performances. They must get adapted to the temperature and humidity conditions of their environment. This breaking-in period depends upon the encountered conditions and can last several weeks. In order to shorten this period, we advise you to let your subwoofer operate for about twenty hours at medium level, playing standard music programs, but with a large amount of bass. Once the components of the speaker are completely stabilized, it is possible to enjoy the true performances of your self powered subwoofer.
Specifications
| Description | compact bass-reflex active subwoo-fer,150W BASH® built in amplifier, |
| Driver | 8" (210mm) |
| L.F. (-6dB) | 35Hz |
| Frequency response (+/- 3dB) | 40Hz - 120Hz |
| Crossover frequencies | 120Hz |
| Inputs | line-in stereo direct line-in (LFE) |
| Nominal power (RMS) | 100W |
| Peak power | 150W |
| Phase | 0°/180° |
| Power function | on/off/standby |
| Total dimensions (HxWxD) | 333mm x 300mm x 300mm13.1"x12"x12" |
| Net weight | 11kg (22.lbs) |
Conditions of guarantee
All Focal loudspeakers are covered by guarantee drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your country. Your distributor can provide all details concerning the conditions of guarantee. Guarantee cover extends at least to that granted by the legal guarantee in force in the country where the original purchase invoice was issued.
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