richter S6 Loudspeakers User Manual

S6 SPECIAL EDITION BLACK

LOUDSPEAKERS

WIZARD S6SE      EXCALIBUR S6SE

User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS – All safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. HEED WARNINGS – All warnings on this product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. WATER & MOISTURE – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry, tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or the like
6. ATTACHMENTS – Do not use any attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. ACCESSORIES – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
8. WALL or CEILING MOUNTING – This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
9. HEAT – This product should be situated away from direct sunlight and heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment that produce heat.
10.CLEANING – This product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
11. OBJECT & LIQUID ENTRY – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled onto the enclosure.
12. SERVICING – Do not attempt to service the product yourself, beyond what is described in these operating instructions.
13.REPLACEMENT PARTS – When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
14. SAFETY CHECK – Upon completion of any service or service of repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Thank you for choosing this Richter Series 6 Special Edition Speaker. Please read the instructions and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe and satisfactory operation of this product.

A word from our senior engineer

I have had the pleasure of designing Loudspeakers and Subwoofers for Richter for over 25 years and over that time we have achieved many milestones and many best-in-class Awards, like the Thor MKIV Subwoofer which received a 100% perfect review and Subwoofer of the year Award or the Wizard series of Loudspeaker being regarded as an Ultimate loudspeaker of the last 30 years.

Today I could not be more excited with these new Series 6 SPECIAL EDITION BLACK models which are the accumulation of all my 35 years of designing loudspeakers. Echoing the brands founder `I’m not in the audiophile industry, I’m in the entertainment industry’ these new Special Edition models deliver an extraordinary emotional impact and totally engaging entertainment experience.

Dr Martin Gosnell B.E.(Hons.) PhD (Physics)

Special Edition Drivers

This new dedicated Bass driver uses the same lightweight and extremely stiff paper pulp cones as the Midrange driver but are housed in a rigid cast alloy basket with a larger voice coil and motor delivering faster and tighter bass performance. Less boom and more punch. Combined with our new higher power Tweeter which is also more efficient and sensitive for improved definition and clarity in the top end frequencies for a Special Edition experience.

New Bi-wire Cross Overs

A new Bi-wire ready crossover design has been taken using high quality acoustic polypropylene caps, air core and ferrite core inductors as well as huge laminated and air core inductors independently feeding the bass drivers on the new Excalibur S6SE in our Bass shelf extension design.

Cabinet and vents

Our Special Edition cabinets have not only been finished in a stunning High Gloss cabinet finish to look great but are constructed from sturdy MDF and have been designed for performance with bass Reflex ports that can also be tuned with the supplied foam port plugs for even greater control of room and equipment variables.

What’s in the box

WIZARD S6SE or EXCALIBUR S6SE

• 1 x WIZARD S6SE or EXCALIBUR S6SE Floorstanding Speaker per Carton
• 1 x Magnetic Speaker Grill
• 1 x Foam Bass damping Plug in each WIZARD S6SE
• 2 x Foam Bass damping Plugs in each EXCALIBUR S6SE
• 1 x S6 Special Edition Instruction Manual and Warranty Card
• 2 x S6 SPEAKER STABILISER bars
• 4 x Metal Floor Spikes and Floor placement disks
• 4 x Rubber Spikes
• 4 x Floor spike locking nuts
• 6 x M6 Mounting screws and Spring washers

Before you begin

Carefully unbox the speakers on a clean, soft surface being careful not to damage the cabinet finish or drivers, If possible, it’s always good to keep the carton box for future repackaging and relocations. If there should be damage on the loudspeaker, please contact your retailer.

Fitting the Floor Stabilisers

To attach the aluminium stabiliser bars, place the speaker on its back or upside down on a clean soft surface or using the foam packaging from the carton to protect the speaker from any accidental damage.

Place the stabiliser bar with the EVA seal side to the base of the speaker.

Align the fixing holes and ensure there’s an even amount of bar protruding from either side of the speaker then use the supplied 6 x M6 screws with spring washers to secure the Stabiliser bar to the base of the speaker. (Do not over tighten).

There are both metal spikes with floor positioning discs and rubber spikes for you to select from depending on your floor surface type. These options are provided to cater for the many floor surfaces and to avoid any damage to hard floor surfaces.

Screw the locking nut all the way onto each spike and Screw each spike all the way into the stabiliser bars.

Turn the speaker onto its feet and place it in final listening position. If the speaker wobbles then adjust the needed spike little by little until the speaker becomes stable and use the locking nut to secure the position.

1. Locking Nut
2. Metal Spike
3. Plate Spacer
4. M6 Screws
5. Rubber Spike

IMPORTANT: The WIZARD S6SE and EXCALIBUR S6SE have been designed and are intended to be used with the supplied S6 Speaker Stabilisers. We strongly recommend fitting the supplied Floor Stabilisers which are required to improve the stability and safety of the speaker in the Home as well as the acoustic performance.

Installation

CAUTION: Make sure that all of the system’s electrical components are turned OFF (and preferably unplugged from their AC outlets) before making any connections.

SPEAKER CONNECTION OPTIONS

Speakers and amplifiers have corresponding positive and negative (“+” and “­”) connectors. All Richter S6SE speakers have connectors that are marked “+” and “­” on the product label below the terminal connectors.
Additionally, the “+” connectors have red markings, while the “­” connectors have black markings.

Bare wire or pin connectors

Spade connectors

Banana plugs

AMPLIFIER CONNECTION

To ensure correct polarity, connect each “+” (red) connector on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective “+” (red) connector on each speaker. Connect the “­” (black) connectors in a similar way. Do not reverse polarities (i.e., “+” to “­” or “­” to “+”) when making connections. Doing so will cause poor stereo imaging and diminished bass performance.
1. Receiver or Amplier (One Channel Shown)
2. Speaker Connector Panel

IMPORTANT: Make sure the “+” and “­” wires or connectors do not touch each other or the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or amplifier.
Richter Series 6 speakers use gold-plated speaker connectors which can accept a variety of wire connector types: bare wire, pin connectors, spade connectors and banana plugs.

Bi-Wire Connection

Our Special Edition Loudspeakers are Bi-wire ready with the High and Low Frequency Speaker connectors joined by metal jumper plates. The upper set of connectors is for the tweeter and midrange drivers, and the lower set of connectors is for the Bass drivers. This allows you to bi-wire the speakers using a single stereo amplifier or using two stereo amplifiers. Bi-wiring can offer performance advantages and more flexibility in poweramplifier selection over a conventional single-wire connection.

Remove Jumper Plates

1. Tweeter/midrange Connectors
2. Base Driver Connectors

SINGLE AMPLIFIER BI-WIRING

1. Tweeter/midrange Connectors
2. Base Driver Connectors

DUAL AMPLIFIER BI-WIRING

1. Tweeter/midrange Connectors
2. Base Driver Connectors

For more information about Bi-wiring and speaker connection options, contact your Richter dealer.

Placement

SPEAKER PLACEMENT 2.1 STEREO

For best results, place your speakers 6­-10 feet (1.8m-­3m) apart. Angling the speakers toward the listening position can improve the stereo imaging. The speakers will produce the most accurate stereo soundstage when the angle between the listener and the speakers is between 40 and 60 degrees. Richter’s wide dispersion tweeters maximise flexibility in speaker placement. (Tweeters are generally the most directional driver type.)

Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a wall or corner but it may become `boomy’ if placed too close. (Refer following page for Room Tuning)

For best performance, place your speakers at least 51cm (20 inches) away from walls ­ but each room is different so try different positions and listen for yourself.

NB. For specific subwoofer placement options, see Richter’s Thor subwoofer User Manual.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT 5.1 HOME THEATRE

When you use rear speakers in a surround system, place them slightly behind your listening position, facing each other. Ideally, they should be 90cm-­120cm (3­-4 feet) above the floor. (Place them on a raised platform or use speaker stands).

An alternate location is on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward using optional wall brackets. (Consult your dealer for suitable wall brackets.)

The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves while they’re playing. Experiment with their placement until you hear a diffuse, ambient sound accompanying the sounds that you hear from the front and centre speakers.

NB. For specific subwoofer placement options, see Richter’s Thor subwoofer User Manual.

Room Tuning

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE BOUNDARY FREQUENCY

By using the supplied foam bass damping plugs in the bass reflex ports, you can alter the in room frequency response of your speakers, particularly allowing you to tune the speakers performance in small rooms or near walls and corners.
This gives you the flexibility to alter the sonic signature of your speakers and make them work best within a variety of environments.

• PLUGS REMOVED Removing the reflex port plugs will increase the efficiency of the speakers so that they produce higher sound pressure levels, than with both ports plugged. This is great if you have a larger listening room or a layout that just seems to soak up the bass. With correct placement and no plugs in the ports, the speakers will provide a “faster”, “rich” and “punchy” bass character.
• PLUGS INSERTED With both ports plugged, the air flow through the vents is resisted thus changing the dynamics of the speakers operation. It will tend to reduce the level of bass but can restore the response to one having an ideal transient character or speed. This is particularly relevant if placement is in a small room or against a wall (or near a corner) as these conditions can tend to artificially boost the response (boomy) and deteriorate the transient details or speed. If one Speaker is placed near a room corner and creating a boomy response. Inserting a port plug into one speaker only, may restore the desired bass character.

Care of your speaker

Your new speakers do not require any regular maintenance or calibration. Normal dusting or cleaning of the surface for appearance purposes is all that is required.

CABINET AND BAFFLE – Avoid using harsh detergents or chemicals when cleaning the cabinet. Abrasives, detergents, or cleaning solutions may damage the finish on the cabinet. We recommend using only a damp cloth or automotive grade “quick detailer” designed for painted surfaces, plastics & vinyl trim, to clean the cabinet.
GRILL – The cloth grill may be carefully cleaned using a vacuum. Animal hair can be removed using masking tape or similar. Avoid using brushes with stiff bristles that may damage the grill cloth.
TWEETERS & WOOFERS – DO NOT use liquids, brushes or a vacuum to clean the drive units, if any cleaning of the drivers or surrounds is required Only use a damp cloth very gently.

Troubleshooting

If you should experience a problem with the operation of your speakers, please check all of the following before seeking service. Following is a simple troubleshooting guide to assist you.

1. Is the Amplifier volume control properly set and the correct source signal selected?
2. Are the speakers correctly connected to the amplifier by one of the means described on page 7.
3. If the speakers exhibit a drastic change in sound, after you check the items above you may wish to perform the additional steps below to assist in troubleshooting by verifying the proper operation of both amplifier and speakers.
   • Turn on your audio equipment,
   • Prepare to play a 20Hz to 20KHz frequency sweep (test tone) from a CD/DVD test disc, Youtube, smart phone, computer, or other signal source
   • Adjust the volume of your equipment to a medium volume level and start playing the test signal
   • Prepare to carefully listen to the Speakers frequency output (make sure the room is quiet)
   • Turn down the volume or stop the test signal after a few seconds.
   • The above process helps determine if the speakers drivers are functional.
   • If there is no change and you are still unable to hear output from the speakers or a driver then inspection by an authorised retailer or qualified technician may be required.

The following conditions require service by an authorised Retailer:

• The unit has been exposed to liquid.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
• Part of the cabinet or drivers have been physically damaged.

Service

WHERE TO SEND THE PRODUCT FOR A WARRANTY REPAIR

For service contact your retailer first or you can locate your nearest service centre at www.richter.com.au/service-centres/

For questions regarding service, contact us at customer support from our website: www. richter.com.au

Before transporting your product ALWAYS pack the product / part very carefully. Unfortunately damages during transportation can be common. If the package is weak, the transporting company does not compensate damages. Remember to always enclose a copy of your receipt and a description of the defect.

Specifications

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Dimensions including Speaker Stabilisers:| H1003 x W300 xD370
Net Weight:| 22.8Kg Per Speaker

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Dimensions including Speaker Stabilisers:| H1190 x W300 xD420
Net Weight:| 34.3Kg Per Speaker

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Your Warranty

THE ENCLOSED TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATE TO THE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY RICHTER AUDIO PTY LTD (“Richter Audio”)(ABN 22 613 067 815) products purchased within Australia.
The warranty period is 5 years for Passive Loudspeakers and 2 Years for Active Speakers and Subwoofers, commencing from the date of purchase (“Warranty Period”).

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF STANDARD WARRANTY

1 Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
2 The benefits to the consumer given by this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to goods or services to which the warranty relates, being the Australian Consumer Law.
3 Subject to Clause 1 above and the terms below, as your Standard Warranty, Richter Audio agrees to repair or replace at cost the Richter product, and any accessory supplied with the product, purchased by you in Australia when the product does not perform in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications during the Warranty period.
4 To make a claim under the Standard Warranty you will need to:
(a) Contact Richter Audio through our website www.richter.com.au for customer support.
(b) Refund or replacement via your Richter Audio’s Authorised Retailer is available for a period of 14 days after purchase for goods that have been inspected and determined to have a major failure. Refund and exchange is not applicable if you change your mind after purchase.
(c) Note that you will need to submit proof of purchase (e.g. delivery invoice or purchase receipt) with your claim.
5 Products presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished products of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the products. Replacement of the product or a part does not extend or restart the Warranty Period.
6 If the product presented for repair is capable of retaining user-generated data, you are advised that repair of the product may result in loss of the data. Richter Audio shall not be held responsible for any loss of such data as a consequence of fault-find or repair process.
7 The product will be at the owner’s risk whilst in transit to and from the Richter Audio Service Centre, unless transported by Richter Audio or 3rd party transport booked by Richter Audio.
8 Richter Audio will bear the expense of transport where transported by Richter Audio. Any other expense of claiming the warranty will be covered by the owner of the goods.
9 Richter Audio may seek reimbursement of any costs incurred by them when the product is found to be in good working order. The owner of the goods will cover any return transport cost.
10 Products returned to Richter Audio by a courier and are damaged in transit by insufficient packing will be quoted and the cost of the repair will be covered by the owner of the goods.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS

11 Subject always to Clause 1 the Standard Warranty will not apply:
(a) if the product has not been installed, operated, maintained or used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or specifications provided with the product.
(b) to damage, malfunction or failure resulting from alterations, accident, misuse, abuse, fire, liquid spillage, mis-adjustment of customer controls, use on an incorrect voltage, power surges and dips, thunderstorm activity, acts of God, voltage supply problems, tampering or unauthorised repairs by any persons, use of defective or incompatible accessories, the operation of a computer virus of any kind, exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or entry by any insect, vermin or foreign object in the product.
(c) to damage arising during transportation, installation or while moving the product, or to any transportation costs of the product or any parts thereof to and from the owner, unless otherwise specified in this Warranty.
(d) to any third-party software or hardware not contained in the product as originally configured by the manufacturer.
(e) to any failure, to the extent that the failure is not a failure of the product to perform in accordance with its specifications.

For support and warranty registration visit
www.richter.com.au

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

S6SE | 01-OCT-22

References

• Award Winning Australian Speakers, Subs & Digital Radio by Richter Audio
• Award Winning Australian Speakers, Subs & Digital Radio by Richter Audio
• Service Centres - Richter Audio

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