KUBIC K7 - Speaker ADVANCE - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	ADVANCE
Model	KUBIC K7
Product type	Floorstanding speaker for stereo system
Configuration	3-way, 3 drivers
Drivers	Side-firing woofers (face to face), midrange and tweeter
Available finishes	Natural wood or piano lacquer
Recommended placement	Away from rear walls and corners, use the supplied decoupling spikes
Wiring	Terminals marked + and -, compatible with single-wiring and bi-wiring (removable straps)
Polarity	Respect polarity: do not reverse + and -
Warranty	5 years from the date of purchase by the first owner, subject to conditions
Maintenance	Soft cloth for wood, damp cloth for lacquer, vacuum for the grille
Cleaning not allowed	Do not use cleaning products or solvent-based products
Ventilation	Do not obstruct the ventilation grilles
Safety	Do not expose to moisture or liquids; unplug if not used for extended periods
Installation	The woofers must be directed inward
Country of origin	Warranty valid in the country of purchase
Intended use	Domestic use

Frequently Asked Questions - KUBIC K7 ADVANCE

How to place the KUBIC K7 speakers for optimal sound?

Place the speakers away from rear walls and corners. The woofers must be directed inward, facing each other. Use the supplied decoupling spikes to avoid vibrations and improve sound clarity.

What cable to use for connecting the K7?

Use a quality cable with polarity marking. The end with a stripe or mark indicates positive polarity (+). Do not reverse the poles to avoid poor bass reproduction.

What is bi-wiring on the K7?

Bi-wiring consists of using two separate cables for the woofers and midrange/tweeter drivers. To do this, remove the straps connecting the red and black terminals. This option is available on the K5 and K7.

How to maintain the lacquered finishes of the speakers?

For the piano lacquer finish, use a soft, damp cloth to remove fingerprints and dust. For natural wood, use a dust cloth. Never use harsh cleaning products.

What to do if a speaker is damaged during transport?

Contact your dealer immediately. Keep the box and packaging accessories for any claim.

What is the warranty period for the KUBIC K7?

The Advance Acoustic warranty is 5 years from the date of purchase by the first owner, provided the purchase was made from an authorized dealer. The warranty covers manufacturing defects.

Can I use the K7 on surfaces like a bed or sofa?

No, the speaker must be installed on a stable surface free from vibrations. Avoid surfaces that obstruct the ventilation grilles to ensure good heat dissipation.

What to do if liquid gets inside the speaker?

Unplug the device immediately and contact a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the speaker yourself.

What is the importance of polarity when connecting?

A polarity inversion (+ terminal to - and vice versa) degrades the stereo image and reduces bass quality. Make sure to follow the cable marking.

Can the K7 speakers be used in a home cinema setup?

Yes, the K7 can be used as main speakers in a home cinema system. Follow the placement and wiring instructions for an optimal experience.

USER MANUAL KUBIC K7 ADVANCE

Disposal of your old appliance

English

This symbol on the product or on its packaging means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household wastes. There are separate colection systems for recycling in EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.

French

WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

AVERTISSEMENT

CAUTION: To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back); no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

THE LIGHTNING FLASH with arrow-head symbo is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Before any transportation, your product must be packed correctly in order to avoid any damage.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

CONSIGNES DE SECURITE

LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS

MEMORISER CES INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

REtain Instructions

The safety anil operating instructions should be retained for future use.

HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE

The appliance should not be used near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

VENTILATION

The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed. sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

HEAT

The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliance (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

POWER SOURCES

The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

CLEANING

The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

POWER LINES

An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

NON-USE PERIODS

The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

• The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
• Objects have fallen, or liquids have spilled into the appliance; or
• The appliance has been. exposed to rain: or
• The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
• The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

SERVICING

The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

SYSTÉME D'ENCEINTES ACOUSTIQUES DE LA SÉRIE KUBIK

K3 K5 K7

GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR

1. Read Instructions

Please read and follow all the instructions in this manual before enjoying your loudspeakers.

2. Water and Moisture

The loudspeakers should not be used near water, in a wet basement or near a swimmingpool. Under no circumstance should plants or fish bowls be placed on the products.

3. Heat

The loudspeakers should not be placed near any heat source such as radiators, open fires, stoves, direct sunlight and any other appliance that produces heat.

The Elysée loudspeakers are designed for use within the home environment. Exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity when placed on patios or open conditions could adversely affect the wooden cabinets.

4. Cleaning

Great care and attention has gone into the materials chosen to produce the Elysée range of loudspeakers. It is our intention that they should provide a lifetime of musical pleasure. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is allthat is required to remove any dust. On high lacquer finishes, please ensure the duster is free of any foreign objects to avoid scratching the surface. You can clean with a soft and wet cloth.

Clean carefully the railing with a vacuum cleaner. Avoid touching the drive units whilst cleaning, as any damage will impair their performance.

INTRODUCTION

The Kubik range of loudspeaker perpetuates the long time commitment of AA to the faithful reproduction of sound.

Loudspeakers Unpacking :

if you think your loudspeakers have been damaged during transport, please contact immediately your Advance Acoustic authorised retailer. Keep the complete packaging.

Location of loudspeakers in your living-room is very important. A good place allows to control the room defects, and avoids annoying acoustic reflections. Except K3, We advise you not to place K5 or K7 speakers directly against the wall, either in one corner of the room, or directly on the ground ( please use the joined spikes).

The reflective surfaces near to the loudspeakers can have some negative effects on the stereo image. If so, please try to move slightly the loudspeakers inside of the listening zone till you

obtain the better sound.

It's really important to the loudspeakers K5 and K7 to have the bass drivers inside so face to face. In some cases of reverberation room whose walls are far more than a metre of loudspeakers, it's possible to reverse the loudspeakers position.

Test carefully on several CD.

The K3 loudspeaker should not be used directly on the ground, but on a stand or on a shelf without any vibration.

Wiring system :

Please check if all the material is switched off before starting the connections.

To connect the loudspeakers, use a quality cable with polarity mark. You can identify the positive side by a stripe at the end of the cable or another mark (ie: +).

Speakers terminal K5 and K7

IMPORTANT: Please note that bi-wiring is only possible on K5 and K7.

In « Mono-wire », don't remove the red and the black terminal links.

If you want, you can contact your authorised Advance Acoustic dealer to have more information on loudspeaker wiring or possible connections.

The loudspeakers have marked terminals that can be used with different connectors.

Important : Don't reverse the + or - terminals ( for example : + instead of - or - instead of +) at the connections. Otherwise, the result of the sound image will have a slow quality and a poor bass reproduction.

To get the service guarantee :

Please contact your authorised Advance Acoustic retailer

The guarantee service is only applied in the country of loudspeakers purchasing.

Those product are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for the period of five years from the

date of purchase ( of the first owner), provided that the product was supplied by an authorised

Advance Acoustic dealer.

Advance Acoustic accepts no responsibility for defects arising from :

• Accident,
  Misuse,
• Modification or operation outside of that specified within this instruction manual, or due to repairs done by non-authorised Advance Acoustic persons.
• Damage or loss occurring during transport
  Any complaints based on a false declaration from the authorised Advance Acoustic dealer
• Products sold » such as » either « final sale » or the cost due to the installation, the des installation or reinstallation of the product.
  The liability of advance Acoustic is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective parts ( at the discretion of Advance Acoustic) and under no circumstances extends to consequential losses , damage or accident.
• Advance Acoustoc can replace one model ( if this is no more manufactured) by another model at the same cost.. Any device or component for replacement, may be new or refurbished.

SPECIFICATIONS ET PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

K7

Puiss./Power/8 Ohms (max.): 150W

Frequency response : 38 Hz - 23 kHz (±3 dB)

Impedance:8Ω

Sensitivity : 91 dB

Crossover: 80 Hz - 3000 Hz

Impulse Power: 250 W

K5

Puiss./Power/8 Ohms (max.): 100W

Frequency response : 45 Hz – 23 kHz (±3 dB)

Impedance: 8 Ω

Sensitivity : 90 dB

Crossover : 90 Hz – 3000 Hz

Impulse Power: 160 W

K3

Puiss./Power/8 Ohms (max.): 70W

Frequency response: 60Hz - 23kHz (± 3dB)

Impedance: 8 Ω

Sensitivity : 89 dB

Crossover: 3000 Hz

Impulse Power: 100 W

NOTRE CONCEPT OUR CONCEPT

Direct heritage of our famous laboratory speaker EL-1000, our Advance Acoustic concept is to integrate the woofer driver on the side of each speaker. Advantages of this concept are:

1) Woofer drivers are face to face (there is a left speaker and a right speaker). It delivers a real coherence in the low frequencies.
2) This technology needs a three ways crossover - Three speakers improve musical performances.
3) Floor-standing K7 and K5 delivers unrivalled performance with a sleek aesthetic that's a match for any interior style. Large woofer can be used on the side of the cabinet in order to obtain better low frequencies.
4) Limited reflexions on side walls.
5) The thin enclosure reduces diffraction affects dramatically which results in a more open soundstage with greater focus.

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