Vanatoo GG109 Transparent One Encore Powered Speakers USER GUIDE
- June 4, 2024
- Vanatoo
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Vanatoo GG109 Transparent One Encore Powered Speakers
INTRODUCTION
Vanatoo is the lifelong dream of two engineers with a love for audio and technology. Their goal is to create affordable, versatile, audiophile quality powered speakers for today’s music enthusiast. Their expertise in acoustics and digital electronics, and experience in all aspects of product development and manufacturing means that Vanatoo products are impeccably designed and of excellent quality.
SPECIFICATION
- SPEAKER TYPE Powered Bookshelf
- SPEAKER AMPLIFICATION TYPE Passive
- SPEAKER SIZE 25 Inches
- SPEAKER NOMINAL OUTPUT POWER 100 Watts
- CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY Bluetooth, Auxiliary, USB, Optical
- PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 5 x 6.5 x 10 inches
- ITEM WEIGHT 8 pounds
- ITEM MODEL NUMBER GG109
- BATTERIES 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- Active Speaker
- Passive Speaker
- Grills
- IR Remote Control
- Isolation Feet
- USB A Cable to USB B cable
- 5 mm to 3.5 mm Cable
- Four conductor Speaker Wire
- 5 mm to RCA “Y” Cable
- Quick Start Guide & Safety Sheet
Killer Sound Quality
Clear Bass Technology
Full-Featured Vanatoo Remote Control
Select the source, set the volume, adjust the bass & treble, or put the speakers into Bluetooth pairing mode, all from the comfort of your favorite listening position.
FEATURES
- EXPERIENCE THE MUSIC – Hear all the emotion and excitement of the artist’s performance true to the recording whether you are listening on your computer speakers, TV speakers, gaming speakers, or any of your speakers aux.
- KILLER SOUND QUALITY – Transparent One Encore has 5.25-inch aluminum woofers for crystal clear midrange, 1-inch soft aluminum dome tweeters for sparkling highs, and 5.25-inch passive radiators for deep lows. Hear true recording quality on your Bluetooth speakers, wireless speakers, or wired speakers.
- VENATOR CLEAR BASS TECHNOLOGY – gives these powered speakers full-range sound, exceptional for a small system. This integrated system provides frequency response from 48Hz to 20KHz for warm, rich low sounds the way the artist intended them to be heard.
- EASY CONNECTIVITY – Built with 5 speakers AUX inputs: Bluetooth, USB, Optical, Analog, & COAX, Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Powered Speakers are an all-in-one sound solution for your home speaker requirements.
- TECHNOLOGY SERVING ART – Vanatoo is owned and operated by two engineers with a love for audio and technology. They design their speakers to reproduce the artist’s work as it was intended to be heard. Their respect for audiophile quality is your assurance that Vanatoo products are impeccably designed, of the highest quality, and backed by diligent customer service.
WARRANTY & SUPPORT
Product Warranty: For warranty information about this product.
FAQs
Each speaker has two amplifiers, but are there four amplifiers total in each speaker?
The Transparent One Encore speaker contains four amplifiers (we call this the active speaker). Only the woofer and the tweeter are present in the other speaker (we call this the passive speaker). The active speaker is connected to the passive speaker via a four-conductor connection.
How do you open a Vanatoo GG109 remote?
To unlock the battery tray, first flip the remote over so the back is facing up and push the locking tab in that direction. Pull the tray away from the remote while continuing to push the locking tab in that direction. Keep in mind that the remote’s back faces the battery’s “+” polarity.
How do I connect my Vanatoo GG109 subwoofer?
All you need to do is use a cable with RCA connections on both ends to connect your powered subwoofer’s line level input (or LFE input if there are two line level inputs) to the T1’s smart subwoofer output.
Are powered and Vanatoo GG109 active speakers the same?
An active speaker has a separate amplifier for each driver, but a powered speaker uses one amplifier to power all the drivers (low and high frequencies).
What should Vanatoo GG109 subwoofer volume be set at?
Simply adjust the subwoofer level so that it sounds best from the chair you often use to listen if you’re utilising a subwoofer in a stereo or computer system. Neither a boomy nor a thin sound should be present. Additionally, you may instantly adjust the subwoofer volume to match the music or movies you’re watching.
Can you use a Vanatoo GG109 subwoofer without an amp?
The car subwoofer will give the automobile audio system distortion-free sound. Without an amplifier, the output from regular speakers and a subwoofer won’t typically be louder and the bass frequencies won’t be as pronounced.
Can you wire a Vanatoo GG109 subwoofer to rear speakers?
It is simple to connect subwoofers using rear speaker wires or rear deck speakers because the majority of speakers have line-out connections on the back. Another choice is to connect a specialised preamp, a channel amp, or a factory head unit to the speakers and the subwoofer.
Why powered Vanatoo GG109 speakers are better?
Because powered speakers contain an amplifier, their drivers are often smaller (the part of a speaker that produces sound). Larger drivers typically produce cleaner, more balanced sound and enable the speaker to play at higher volumes.
Can you use powered Vanatoo GG109 speakers with an amplifier?
The golden rule is Power + Power = Disaster, thus while it is technically possible to connect an amplifier to active speakers, it is ABSOLUTELY NOT advised since you risk damaging both the amp and the powered speakers. Never forget that active speakers do not require a power amp while passive speakers do.
Do powered Vanatoo GG109 speakers need a receiver?
Conversely, powered stereo speakers (sometimes referred to as “powered monitors” or “active speakers”) are constructed with built-in amplification, thus they do not need a receiver. Instead, you might directly connect powered speakers to a CD player or turntable as your music source.
What phase should I set my Vanatoo GG109 subwoofer?
However, for the majority of applications, phase is often left at 0°. Play familiar music with bass content while seated in your listening sweet spot, and then have someone turn the 0/180 phase switch on the subwoofer to 180 degrees. You can then decide if the bass is louder where you are sitting.
How many watts do you need for a Vanatoo GG109 subwoofer?
The majority of subwoofers need between 150 and 1000 watts to recreate the sound they are receiving. Although the power can be raised by adding an amplifier, it is advisable to stick with speakers that only need around 20 watts if you only want something tiny and portable.
How many amps does a Vanatoo GG109 subwoofer use?
Subwoofers and speakers with an amp draw of between 5 and 10 are a necessary component of a good stereo system. Stereos are not created equal, though. The amount of electricity your car stereo uses may vary depending on the volume of the music you are listening to.
How much do the Vanatoo GG109 speakers weigh individually?
The slave speaker weighs a little bit less because it lacks the amplifier. Although I’m not sure of the precise weight, I’d say it’s about 12 pounds. If you have any questions, you can call the business, and they will respond. I can say with absolute certainty that they sound fantastic for their size and will outperform many larger and more expensive speakers.
Are there RCA jack inputs on the speakers for analogue stereo sound coming from a computer’s headset port?
It has a typical headphone input that is the same as most PC outputs. As with any regular mp3 player or phone headphone output, you may easily plug in using a male to male cable of that type. But what you actually want to do from a PC is connect with a USB cable. The built-in DAC (digital to analogue converter) on these speakers is much superior than the one your PC most certainly has