FYNE AUDIO F700 Series Bookshelf Speaker User Manual

FYNE AUDIO F700 Series Bookshelf Speaker

Product Information

The F700 Series by Fyne Audio is a range of loudspeakers designed by experienced engineers and manufactured to high standards in Scotland. These speakers are built to provide excellent sound quality and are designed to give you many years of listening pleasure.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety

Ensure the stand or surface you use to place the loudspeaker is stable and capable of supporting its weight. If using the loudspeaker without a stand, attach the provided self-adhesive feet to protect the surface.

Stand Mounting

If using a stand, thread the 4 carpet spikes and adjust thumb wheels to the inserts in the plinths of each loudspeaker. Adjust the spikes from above using the HEX key provided to ensure stability and level placement. For wooden or delicate floors, use the provided cups to prevent damage.

Positioning

Position the loudspeakers approximately 1.5 – 4.5m (5 – 15 feet) apart. Ideally, they should be no closer than 0.5m (20 inches) from the rear wall and no closer than 1m (3 feet) from the side walls. Experiment with toe-in towards the listener for optimal stereo imaging.

Connecting Speaker Cables

Consult your dealer for advice on the most suitable choice of cables for your budget and system. Bare wire connections can be made by unscrewing the terminal and using the hole in the threaded post. Alternatively, use dedicated 4mm plugs or terminated cable sets. Ensure positive-to-positive and negative- to-negative connections between the speaker and amplifier.

All models have two sets of terminals, one for the high-frequency (HF) and one for the low-frequency (LF). When using a single cable wire, connect the provided link wires. For bi-wire operation, omit the link wires and use two sets of cables or a dedicated bi-wire cable for the best sound quality.

Earth Connection

The loudspeaker has an earth or ground connection connected to the drive unit chassis. This connection helps ground any radio frequency interference that may reach the amplifier, enhancing fine detail and resolution. For best results, use a dedicated screened loudspeaker cable.

Grilles

The loudspeakers come with magnetically attached grilles, which are designed for maximum transparency. However, for the best possible sound quality, it is recommended to remove the grilles.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio loudspeakers, proudly designed by our experienced engineers and manufactured to exacting standards by our craftsmen in Scotland. We believe they will give you many years of listening pleasure.

SAFETY

For safety reasons, and to ensure you achieve the best performance possible, please fully read this document before installing these loudspeakers. To prevent injury or damage when unpacking the loudspeakers, please do not use the protective bag to lift them in case it tears. If possible retain packaging for future use. The spikes are very sharp – take care to avoid personal injury. These speakers must always be connected to a suitable amplifier and never to a mains supply. Ensure your amplifier is switched off before making connections, to avoid damage.

STAND MOUNTING

For optimum performance, we strongly recommend the use of Fyne Audio’s dedicated FS8 loudspeaker stand with the F700 & F701. Instructions on how to affix the loudspeaker to the stand are included with the stand, and should be followed carefully, both for reasons of safety and to ensure you achieve the best sound possible. If you decide however to make use of a third-party stand design, it should be rigid and well-damped. The centre of the drive unit should be approximately at ear height when seated.

To prevent both personal injury and damage to the loudspeaker, ensure the stand is stable and capable of supporting the weight of the loudspeaker.

NOTE: Should you choose to use your loudspeaker without a stand, protect the surface by attaching the 4 self adhesive feet provided.

SPIKE FITTING

Thread the 4 carpet spikes and adjust thumb wheels to the inserts in the plinths of each loudspeaker. They can be adjusted from above once the loudspeaker is in place using the HEX key provided, to ensure it is stable and level (Fig. 1).

On wooden or other delicate floors, use the cups provided to prevent damage to the surface.

POSITIONING

The loudspeakers should be positioned approximately 1.5 – 4.5m apart (5 – 15 feet), ideally no closer than 0.5m (20 inches) from the rear wall, and no closer than 1m (3 feet) from the side walls (Fig.2).

Some degree of experimentation will provide the best results, especially with toe in towards the listener, to give the best stereo imaging.

CONNECTING SPEAKER CABLES

Your dealer will be able to advise on the most suitable choice of cables for your budget and system, to obtain the best performance.
Bare wire connections may be made by unscrewing the terminal and making use of the hole in the threaded post. Alternatively, dedicated 4mm plugs may be purchased, or are already fitted to terminated cable sets.

Ensure connections are made positive to positive and negative to negative between the speaker and the amplifier. All models are provided with two sets of terminals one for the HF and one for the LF. When using a single cable wire as shown, connect the link wires provided (Fig. 3). For bi-wire operation omit the link wires, and wire with two sets of cable or a dedicated bi-wire cable (Fig. 4). This option will ensure the best possible sound quality.

EARTH CONNECTION

The loudspeaker is provided with an earth or ground connection, connected to the drive unit chassis. The purpose of this is to ground any radio frequency interference that may get back to the amplifier, reducing fine detail and resolution. A separate earth wire may be used for this purpose, but best results will be obtained by using a dedicated screened loudspeaker cable.

GRILLES

Although the magnetically attached grilles are designed for maximum transparency, we always recommend removal for the best possible sound quality.

CABINET CARE

The cabinet may be cleaned with a microfiber cloth. Avoid exposure to extremes of heat, humidity and direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
On no account use solvents or abrasive materials, as this will cause damage and invalidate the warranty.

WARRANTY

1. No maintenance of the loudspeaker is necessary.

2. Please register your Fyne Audio Limited product online at www.fyneaudio.com. All of our products have been produced and tested with care and precision to give first-class service.

3. All passive loudspeakers are guaranteed for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase from an authorized Fyne Audio Limited dealer. This warranty is subject to the absence or evidence of misuse, overload, or accidental damage, applies only to the original registered owner, it is nontransferable and covers only genuine Fyne Audio Limited products with the original undamaged serial number and proof of purchase.

4. All active and electronic components are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase from an authorized Fyne Audio Limited dealer subject to the absence of, or evidence of, misuse, overload or accidental damage.

5. If at any time during this warranty period, the equipment proves to be defective for any reason other than accident, misuse, neglect, unauthorized modification, incorrect installation or connection, matched with improper equipment or fair wear and tear, we will repair any such manufacturing defect or, at our option, replace it without charge for labor, parts or return carriage.

6. If you suspect a problem with a Fyne Audio Limited product, in the first instance, discuss it with your Fyne Audio Limited dealer. If you require further assistance, then we ask that you deal directly with your local Fyne Audio Limited distributor. If you cannot locate your distributor please contact Fyne Audio Limited Customer Services, via our website listed above or at the e-mail enquiries@fyneaudio.com

7. Do not ship any product to Fyne Audio Limited without previous authorization.

8. LIABILITY
   Other than the warranty and services set out in this warranty, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Fyne Audio Limited and its Authorised Distributors shall not be liable to you and/or any third party or entity whatsoever for:- any loss, damages, and/or malfunction caused to any product(s) which is/are connected to any of the Fyne Audio Limited products any damages, loss and liability (except for any personal injuries or death), whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential special, punitive or otherwise, howsoever caused by, arising out of, or otherwise in relation to the installation, delivery, use, service, repair, replacement and/or maintenance of the Fyne Audio Limited product; or any damages, loss, and liability (except for any personal injuries or death) under this warranty in respect of any act, omission, or negligence of any of their technicians, employees, agents, representatives or independent contractors relating to the actual or purported performance of any of the obligations under this warranty.

9. Without limiting the above, the maximum liability of Fyne Audio Limited and its Authorised Distributors under this warranty shall not in any event or under any circumstances exceed the actual purchase price paid for the Fyne Audio Limited product(s).

SPECIFICATIONS

Model F700 /F701

• System type: 2 way, downwards firing port, with BassTraxTU Tractrix diffuser
  • 2 way, downwards firing port, with BassTraxTU Tractrix diffuser
• Recommended amplifier power (Watt RMS):  30 – 150
  • 30 – 180
• Continuous power handling (Watt RMS): 75
  • 90
• Peak power handling (Watt): 300
  • 360
• Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m): 89dB
  • 91dB
• Nominal impedance:  8 Ohm
  • 8 Ohm
• Frequency response (-6dB typical in room): 40Hz – 34kHz 35Hz
  • – 34kHz
• Drive unit complement: 1 x 150mm IsoFlareTV point source driver, multi-fiber bass / midrange cone, FyneFLuteTV surround with 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, neodymium magnet system
  • 1 x 200mm IsoFlareT’v’ point source driver, multi-fibre bass/midrange cone, FyneFluteTM surround with 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, neodymium magnet system
• Crossover frequency: 1.7kHz
  • 1.7kHz
• Crossover type: Bi-wired passive low loss, 2nd order low pass, 1st order high pass. Cryo-Lite treated.
  • Bi-wired passive low loss, 2nd order low pass, 1st order high pass. Cryo-Lite treated.
• Cabinet construction: Pressed high-density birch ply with extensive internal bracing
  • Pressed high-density birch ply with extensive internal bracing
• Dimensions: 382 x 224 x 337mm
  • 465 x 278 x 390mm
• incl. terminals & grille – H x W x D (13.7 x 8.8 x 13.3”) (18.3 x 10.9 x 15.5”)
• Weight: 9.0kg (19.8lbs)
  • 13.6kg (30.0lbs)

This information was correct at the time of print, for our most recent products and information visit www.fyneaudio.com

• Model: F702
  • F703
  • F704
• System type: 2 1/2 way, downwards firing port, with BassTraxTM Tractrix diffuser, twin cavity loading system
  • 2 1/2 way, downwards firing port, with BassTraxTU Tractrix diffuser twin cavity loading system
  • 2 1/2 way, downwards firing port, with BassTraxt’•’ Tractrix diffuser twin cavity loading system
• Recommended amplifier power (Watt RMS): 30 – 200
  • 20 – 250
  • 20 – 300
• Continuous power handling (Watt RMS): 100
  • 125
  • 150
• Peak power handling (Watt): 400
  • 500
  • 600
• Sensitivity (2.83 Volt @ 1m): 92dB
  • 94dB
  • 96dB
• Nominal impedance:  8 Ohm
  • 8 Ohm
  • 8 Ohm
• Frequency response (-6dB typical in the room) : 30Hz – 34kHz
  • 26Hz – 26kHz
  • 24Hz – 26kHz
• Drive unit complement: 1 x 200mm IsoFlaré’v’ point source driver, multi-fiber bass/midrange cone, FyneFluteTV surround with 25mm magnesium dome compression tweeter, neodymium magnet system 1 x 200mm multi-fiber bass. FyneFlutetN surround
  • I x 250mm IsoFlaréM point source driver, multi-fiber bass/midrange cone, FyneFluteTV surround with 75mm titanium dome compression tweeter, magnet system 1 x 250mm multi-fiber bass, FyneFluteTB’ surround
  • 1 x 300mm IsoFlareT’•’ point source driver, multi-fiber bass/midrange cone, FyneFLutéV surround with 75rnm magnesium dome compression tweeter, magnet system 1 x 300mm multi-fiber bass, FyneFluteTB’ surround
• Crossover frequency: 250Hz & 1.7kHz
  • 200Hz & 850Hz
  • 200Hz & 900Hz
• Crossover type: Bi-wired passive low loss, 2nd order low pass, 1st order high pass. Cryo-Lite treated.
  • Bi-wired passive low loss, 2nd order low pass, 2nd order high pass. Cryo-Lite treated.
  • Bi-wired passive low loss, 2nd order low pass, 1st order high pass,
• Cabinet construction: pressed high density birch ply with extensive internal bracing
  • Pressed high density birch ply with extensive internal bracing
  • Pressed high density birch ply with extensive internal bracing
• Dimensions: 1111 x 384 x 440mm
  • 1176 x 430 x 465mm
  • 1340 x 540 x 560mm
• incl. terminals & grille – H x W x D (43.7 x 15.1 x 17.3”) (46.3 x 16.9 x 18.3”) (52.8 x 21.3 x 22.0”)
• Weight: 30.5kg (67.2lbs)
  • 48.3kg (106.5lbs)
  • 66.7kg (149.3lbs)

This information was correct at the time of print, for our most recent products and information visit www.fyneaudio.com

Thank you for choosing Fyne Audio loudspeakers, proudly designed by our experienced engineers and manufactured to exacting standards by our craftsmen in Scotland.

• WWW.FYNEAUDIO.COM.
• FYNEAUDIO
• @FyneAudio

References

• FYNE AUDIO - HiFi, Home Theatre And Custom Install Speakers

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