COMETE EX - Speaker TRIANGLE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Bookshelf / Floorstanding Speaker
Brand	TRIANGLE
Model	COMETE EX
Category	Speaker
Dimensions (H x W x D)	420 x 200 x 335 mm
Weight	8.5 kg
Number of ways	2
Sensitivity	90 dB/W/m
Frequency Response (±3 dB)	50 Hz - 20 kHz
Power Handling (RMS)	80 W
Peak Power Handling (repetitive)	160 W
Nominal Impedance	8 Ω
Minimum Impedance	4.4 Ω
High-pass crossover frequency	2.5 kHz
Tweeter type	Titanium dome tweeter
Bi-wiring / Bi-amping	Yes (removable binding posts)
Recommended placement	On shelf, desk, floor or dedicated stand; minimum distance of 2 m between speakers and 2 m from listener; avoid corners
Maintenance and cleaning	Synthetic surface can be cleaned with water; fragile tweeter (do not touch); cone diaphragms can be wiped with a dry, lint-free cloth
Warranty	5 years (2 years for subwoofer amplifier)
Country of origin	France

Frequently Asked Questions - COMETE EX TRIANGLE

How to connect my COMETE EX speakers?

Use speaker cables of sufficient gauge (preferably TRIANGLE High Definition cables). Respect the + and - polarities for each channel. Use identical cable lengths for left and right channels.

Can I place the speakers near a CRT television?

Yes, but keep a minimum distance of 1 meter to avoid magnetic interference with screen colors. This precaution is not necessary for center channels (shielded).

What is bi-wiring and bi-amping?

Bi-wiring consists of using a single amplifier with two pairs of cables to separate low and high frequency signals. Bi-amping uses two identical amplifiers, one for low frequencies and one for mid/high frequencies. Remove the connecting plates from the binding posts to use them.

Which amplifier to choose for the COMETE EX?

Choose a good quality amplifier with sufficient power (80 W nominal, 160 W peak). A powerful amplifier used moderately is preferable to a weak amplifier pushed to the limit, as distortion can damage the speakers.

How to clean the COMETE EX speakers?

The synthetic surface can be cleaned with water. The titanium dome tweeter is very fragile: do not touch it with fingers or a cloth. The cone diaphragms can be wiped with a dry, lint-free cloth.

What is the warranty for the COMETE EX speakers?

The warranty is 5 years for the speakers (2 years for subwoofer amplifiers). It covers manufacturing defects, takes effect from the purchase date, and is valid for the first buyer upon presentation of the warranty card and invoice.

How to place the speakers for home theater?

Place the main left and right speakers as for stereo listening (distance of 2 m between them and from listener). The center channel should be aligned with the main speakers. The rear channels are placed at a height of 1.5 to 2 m, not at ear level.

Are the COMETE EX speakers suitable for bookshelf use?

Yes, they are designed to work on shelves, desks, on the floor, or on stands. In home theater, set the amplifier to 'SMALL' to limit bass if using bookshelves.

What to do if the sound becomes unpleasant or distorted?

Immediately lower the volume. This indicates that the amplifier is being pushed to its limit and can damage the speakers. Use a more powerful amplifier to listen at high volume without distortion.

How to proceed in case of a failure under warranty?

If the speaker is used in the country of purchase, contact the retailer. Otherwise, contact the national distributor (details on the TRIANGLE website). The warranty does not cover damage from professional use, excessive humidity, shocks, or excessive power.

USER MANUAL COMETE EX TRIANGLE

MANUFACTURE ELECTROACQUSTIQUE

Manuel utiliser ESPRIT Ex TRIANGLE

ESPRIT Ex owner's manual TRIANGLE

Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your TRIANGLE audio video product.

At TRIANGLE, we take the utmost care during design and manufacture to ensure that you will have many hours of enjoyment and listening pleasure with our products. Your TRIANGLE loudspeaker has been developed for maximum ease of use, for the highest level satisfaction in terms of listening experience. You will get the best from this high-quality product by following these guidelines.

UNPACKING

Open the box and remove all staples, then carefully take the speaker out of the box. When unpacking, if you notice any defects on any of its elements, contact your dealer.

Before disposing of the packaging, check that nothing is left inside.

Connections :

For optimal sound reproduction, we suggest you choose a loudspeaker cable of sufficient high quality to connect your amplifier to your TRIANGLE loudspeakers. TRIANGLE's high definition OFC cable will guarantee the best results. You should use cables of the same length for the left and right channels and take special care to respect the + and - polarities for each channel.

ATTENTION:

If one of the speakers is placed next to a television, color settings may be affected by the speaker's magnetism. Keep a minimum distance of 1m . This precaution is not necessary for central speakers, which are shielded (protected against magnetic field interference).

Bi-wiring and bi-amplification

For those wishing to improve their listening system further, it is possible to use bi-wiring or bi-amplification. All loudspeakers in the Esprit range (except rear loudspeaker) can be bi-wired or biamplified.

With bi-amplification, interference between the woofers and other drivers is totally eliminated, as each one is driven by its amplifier. It is obligatory to use identical amplifiers to conserve the uniformity of the loudspeaker.

To do this, remove the terminal connection straps and use two stereo amplifiers. On the speakers, the upper terminals are the signal inputs for the midrange treble band, and the lower terminals are the signal inputs for the bass.

Use one amplifier to feed the bass, and the second for the midrange and treble (see the diagram below).

Instead of two amplifiers, you can use a single amplifier if it is equipped with two sets of speakers A and B. Both sets should be selected. This is biwiring and not bi-amplification.

Positioning for the stereo:

When positioning your loudspeakers, apply the following rules:

• Avoid rooms with too much reverberation, such as tiled rooms without carpets or curtains.
• Your listening area should not be too close to the loudspeakers, leave a minimum of 2 ~m .
• The distance between the speakers should be a minimum of 2 ~m for a good stereo effect. If possible, place the speakers so that they «diffuse» along the
  If possible, place the speakers so that sound is «diffused» lengthwise within the room.
• Avoid placing them in corners as this excites the room's own resonance. Leave at least 40~cm between the wall and the speaker. Adjust the position of the speakers in relation to the rear wall. Generally, a position close to the rear wall improves the response in low frequencies (to the detriment of the image) and inversely, a position far from the wall reproduces a wide and deep sound image. Carry out several test positions to find the best room set up.

Positioning for Home Cinema:

A typical home cinema installation includes:

1. Two main left and right speakers
2. A central speaker
3. One or several subwoofoers

4. Several surround speakers

5. signal 5:1:2 rear speakers

6. signal 6:1:3 rear speakers
7. signal 7:1:4 rear speakers

To place the main speakers in the best position, follow the same rules as for a stereo installation (see previous paragraph on stereo positioning).

• The central speaker should be placed along the line formed by the two main speakers. Special The central speaker should be placed along the line formed by the two main speakers. Special stands are available for the central speakers (contact your dealer).

• For home cinema setups a subwoofer is particularly recommended to reproduce the low register special effects channel featured on supports such as audio or video DVDs. The positioning of the subwoofer is not critical if you select a crossover frequency below 80Hz . Above this frequency, it is better to move the subwoofer closer to the main speakers, the best position being in between the two main speakers. Ensure that it is not placed in the corner of the room to avoid creating unpleasant resonance.

• We recommend that you place the rear speakers at between 1.5 and 2 ~m in height. Their role is to reproduce surround sound; the listener should not be able to locate them and they should not be placed at ear level. TRIANGLE's rear speakers are supplied with special wall mount accessories. Ensure that you take into account the weight of the speaker when fixing it onto the wall. You will find further instructions for configuring your installation in your A/V amplifier owner manual.

Choosing the Amplifier;

For optimal results, it is important to choose a good quality amplifier with sufficient power. It is preferable to use a powerful amplifier within reasonable limits, with less risk of distortion, than demanding too much from a less powerful amplifier, which will ultimately clip and seriously risk damaging your loudspeakers. Finally, remember that a volume dial set at medium position does not mean that the amplifier is at «medium» power. It mainly depends on input sensitivity and source output level.

For further information concerning your system, please consult our website: www.triangle-fr.com

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your TRIANGLE loudspeaker is covered by a 5 year warranty. This warranty is valid for a period of 2 years for subwoofer amplifiers. The warranty takes effect from the date of purchase and covers any manufacturing defect or the damage caused to your loudspeaker as a direct result of the defect. This warranty is granted solely to the original purchaser, and is not transferable if the product is sold. To validate your warranty, return the warranty card to TRIANGLE together with a copy of the purchase invoice. Please note that the warranty becomes invalid if any damage or malfunction arises from misuse or careless handling of the product.

The following problems are not covered by the warranty:

• A burned out voice coil resulting from overload.
• Any fault arising from professional usage (public sound systems, public-address systems etc).
• Any fault arising from storage in high humidity areas.
• A pierced or torn membrane.
• A dented cone or dome.
• A torn suspension.
• Any fault resulting from a mechanical shock (ex. if dropped or crushed).
• Any fault arising from servicing by anyone other than an authorized TRIANGLE service technician.
  Crushed cabinet

Warranty repair procedure:

If the speaker is being used in the country of purchase, you should contact the dealer who sold the speaker. If it is being used outside the country of purchase, you should contact the national distributor who will advise you on where to send the speaker for repair. You can call TRIANGLE in France or visit our web site to get the contact details of your local distributor.

RECYCLING

Environmental protection:

Your product contains several components and materials which can be recovered or recycled. It should be disposed of at a suitable recycling facility.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Products	HEYDA EX	VOCE EX	TITUS EX	COMETE EX	ALTEA EX	ANTAL EX
Sensitivity (dB/W/m)	91	92	91	90	91	91
Bandwidth (+ - 3dB Hz - kHz)	100 - 20	60 - 20	55 - 20	50 - 20	45 - 20	40 - 20
Power handling (W)	60	80	60	80	100	120
Repetitive peak power (W)	120	160	120	160	200	240
Ways	2	2	2	2	2,5	3
Nominal impedance	8	8	8	8	8	8
Minimum impedance	3,8	5,1	3,8	4,4	4,4	3,4
Low frequency roll-off (Hz)					250	250
High frequency roll-off (KHz)	2,5	2,3	2,5	2,5	2,5	2,5
Dimensions (mm, H x L x P)	320x190x130	190x535x310	320x190x300	420x200x335	1000x200x335	1080x200x355
Dimensions with pedestal (mm, H x L x P)					1060x370x380	1140x370x380
Net weight (kg)	5	10	6,5	8,5	20	22,5

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