ASCENDO The 6.5 Inch Passive Narrow Speaker Instruction Manual
- September 9, 2024
- ASCENDO
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The 6.5 Inch Passive Narrow Speaker
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Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: THE6 PASSIVE NARROW
- Type: Passive Speaker
- Dispersion Pattern: Axi-periodic
- Package Contents:
- 1 x THE6 PASSIVE NARROW Speaker
- 1 x Drilling Template
- 1 x Grille
- 1 x Operation Manual
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Instructions
It is important to follow safety guidelines to ensure proper
usage and longevity of the product:
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Read and keep the safety instructions.
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Heed all warnings and follow instructions.
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Clean the product only with a dry cloth.
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Install the apparatus according to the manufacturer’s
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Avoid placing the apparatus near heat sources or exposure to
moisture. -
Refer servicing to qualified personnel if needed.
Speaker Placement
Proper speaker placement is crucial for optimal performance:
- LEFT, RIGHT, and CENTER speakers:
The recommended mounting of the speakers is horizontal or
vertical for optimal dispersion pattern.
- Surround speakers:
Place surround speakers on side walls, ensuring they are higher
than the seating area and not closer to the screen than the first
row of viewing chairs.
- Rear Surround speakers:
Rear surround speakers should be placed on or in the rear walls,
higher than the seating area to ensure direct access to each
ear.
FAQs
Q: How should I clean the speaker?
A: Clean the speaker with a dry cloth to avoid damage.
Q: Can I mount the speakers vertically?
A: Yes, the speakers can be mounted vertically for optimal
performance.
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E L E V AT E YOUR SOUND
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OPERATION MANUAL
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Contents
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
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3 SPEAKER PLACEMENT
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4 CONNECTIONS
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5 CARING FOR YOUR PRODUCT
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6 SPECIFICATIONS
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7 DIMENSIONS
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8 DOCUMENTS / RESOURCES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Install this
apparatus in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 7. Do not
install this apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves or other ap paratus. 8. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been dam
aged in any way, or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally or has been dropped.
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DISPOSAL
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste and
should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling.
Proper disposal and recycling help protect natural resources, human health,
and the environment. For more information on disposal and recycling of this
product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where
you bought this product.
RoHS This product is RoHS compliant. This product is in compliance with
Directive 2011/65/EU, and its amendments, on the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. REACH
REACH (Regulation No 1907/2006) addresses the production and use of chemical
substances and their potential impacts on human health and the environment.
Article 33(1) of REACH Regulation requires suppliers to inform the recipients
if an article contains more than 0.1 % (per weight per article) of any
substance(s) on the Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List
(`REACH candidate list’). At the time of release of this product, no
substances of REACH candidate list are contained in a concentration of more
than 0.1% per weight in this product. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ASCENDO IMMERSIVE
AUDIO. For more than 25 Years, ASCENDO has been involved in music
reproduction. We are confident that the AIA product you have chosen will
provide every note of enjoyment that you expect. Please take a moment to
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features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 x The6 PASSIVE NARROW
1 x D r i l l i n g T e m p l a t e
E L E V AT E YOUR SOUND
1 x Grille
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1 x Quick Start Guide
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Positioning your loudspeakers properly is critical to achieve the sonic
performance of a home theater. Please
read the following section for guidance in correct and optimal placement.
LEFT, RIGHT and CENTER speakers
The THE6 PASSIVE ON WALL is a perfect choice to serve as powerful front left
right and center main speakers in a multi-channel system. Since they have been
designed for uniform coverage and maximum dispersion of sound, they should be
placed with the center of the speaker driver at about the same height on
screen as the actors to aid in the illusion that the actors’ voices are coming
directly from their on-screen images. Ideally, the speakers will be placed
about 60 degrees apart from each other viewed from the listening position, so
that the distance between the speakers is the same as each speaker’s distance.
The recommended mounting of the THE6 PASSIVE ON WALL is horizontal or vertical
because the speakers possess an axi-periodic dispersion pattern.
If a non-perforated projection screen, LCD/plasma/ OLED display is being used
in the installation, the THE6 PASSIVE ON WALL may be used in horizontal
orientation mounted directly below or above and as close as possible to the
video display.
NOTE: In such an installation scenario it is extremely important to place the
center, left and right speakers as close as possible to the same height. The
center of the speaker driver in the center channel speaker should be no more
than 2 feet (61cm) higher or lower than those in the left and right speakers.
This preserves the localization integrity of “sound pans” in which the sound
appears to move from left to center to right. If the program material also
appears to travel up and down, it can destroy the illusion of lifelike panning
effects. To mitigate the height difference between the center speaker the Left
and Right channel speakers should be lowered or elevated slightly depending on
if the center is installed below or above the screen.
Using the speakers as surround speakers
Surround speakers should be placed on or in the side walls no closer to the
screen than the first row of viewing chairs. If there are two rows of chairs,
these speakers should be placed between the two rows. Surround speakers should
be placed higher than the seating area. Rule of thumb is that the center of
the speaker cone should have direct access to each ear with all seats
occupied, so that no occlusion of direct line of sight happens between the
tweeter and each ear.
Using the speakers as rear surround speakers.
Rear Surround speakers should be placed on or in the rear walls. Rear Surround
speakers should be placed higher than the seating area. Rule of thumb is that
the center of the speaker cone should have direct access to each ear with all
seats occupied. This is especially challenging with seats possessing really
high back supports. Ideally no occlusion of direct line of sight happens
between the tweeter and each ear.
Listening distance and volume variation.
Ideally the minimum listening distance is 2 meters or 12 feet to a surround
speaker. The minimum and the maximum listening distance variation should be as
low as possible, i.e. minimum 2 meters, maximum 4 meters, which reduces the
listening volume difference to 6dB at worst case.
Possible speaker positions
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CONNECTIONS
Speakers and electronics have corresponding (+) and () terminals. Most
manufacturers of speakers and electronics, use red to denote the (+) terminal
and black for the () terminal. It is important to connect both terminals
identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier, and () on the
speaker to () on the amplifier. This connection ensures, that all speakers
work in unison and make a forward movement if a positive signal is applied and
move backward when a negative signal is applied. It is important to connect
all speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and ()
on the speaker to () on the amplifier. Wiring any one speaker “out of phase”
(+ to – and – to +) to other speakers in the system results in thin sound,
weak bass and poor imaging. With the advent of multichannel surround sound
systems, connecting all the speakers in your system with the correct polarity
remains equally important to preserve the proper ambience and directionality
of the program material. THE6 PASSIVE NARROW uses both (+) (+) and (-) (-) for
its connection, please see image for possible connecting options. Both (+) (+)
and (-) (-) are internally connected. The (+) terminal of the dedicated
amplifier channel must be connected to the (+) terminal(s) of the speaker as
the (-) terminals of the amp need to be connected to the (-) terminal(s) of
the speaker. In this wiring configuration, the amplifier will be presented
with a nominal 8 Ohms speaker load. THE6 PASSIVE NARROW is specifically
designed for use in conjunction with low noise amplifiers where the residual
noise floor of the amplifier should be below 40µV. Connect your main receiver
or processor’s output to the line-level input on your amplifier. CONNECTING
THE SPEAKERS TO AMPLIFICATION To connect THE6 PASSIVE NARROW loudspeakers to
power amplifier(s) or receiver, use two-conductor insulated speaker wire. Wire
length recommended size. Up to 40 ft. (12m) 14-gaugue Up to 60 ft. (20m)
12-gaugue THE6 PASSIVE NARROW push on phoenix connectors can accommodate up to
12 AWG stranded wire.
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CARING FOR YOUR PRODUCT
Wipe the cabinet with a clean, dry cloth to remove dust. A damp cloth may dull
the cabinet’s finish. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene, paint
thinner or alcohol on the cabinet. Do not spray insecticide near the cabinet.
To remove dust from the grille fabric, use a vacuum cleaner, soft brush and
set to low suction. Do not wash the grille in water, as water may fade the
grille’s color or make it uneven. If the surface of the woofer cone becomes
dusty you can carefully sweep it clean with a soft, dry calligraphy brush or
paint brush or low air pressure. Do not use a damp cloth.
SPECIFICATIONS
Modell
THE6 PASSIVE NARROW
Speaker Type Passive | Active Principle
6.5″ Time coherent point-source coaxial Passive Vented
SPL
Measured data
111 dB cont. / 122 dB peak
Frequency range
Efficiency Power handling Nominal Impedance Woofer Tweeter Directivity
horizontal x vertical in Deg° Input Terminal
Measured data 110 Hz 20 kHz / -3dB 93 dB / 1W/m 200 W 8 6,5″ woofer 1″ soft dome 85° x 85° One 4-conductor Phoenix 12 AWG (3,3 mm²)
Enclousure Dimensions (W/H/D) mm Dimensions (W/H/D) inch Packing dimensions (W/H/D) mm
MDF 180 / 495 / 88 Vertical, 495 / 180 / 88 Horizontal 7,09 / 19,49 / 3,46 Vertical, 19,49 / 7,09 / 3,46 Horizontal 610 / 300 / 200
Packing dimensions (W/H/D) inch
24,02 / 11,81 / 7,87
Weight
4,8 kg | 48,50 lbs
Gross Weight
Finish
Mounting tion
6,0 kg | 13,23 lbs
Matte black and glossy white
4 x wall mount brackets for horizontal and vertical installa+ 2 though hols
for direct wall or ceiling mounting
The THE6 PASSIVE NARROW is supplied with a front cover as standard Technical modifications subject to change without further notice
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DIMENSIONS
THE6 PASSIVE NARROW
E L E V AT E YOUR SOUND
DOCUMENTS RESOURCES
ASCENDO_THE6 PASSIVE NARROW (pdf)
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PASSIVE
NARROW
OPERATION MANUAL
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