Troubadour 40 User Manual
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1. G GERI MAT j DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH YSIKS Troubadour 40 User Manual This product complies with European Union EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EC German Physiks 2007 Revision g Released 21 October 2007 We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice For the latest version please see our web site at www german physiks com GERI AAT gt i Tae ese al DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH Pia YSIKS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUGTIONE esse esse ENE EES oes ee ae se ke Re Me EE GE aaa e a aaia ER De Ee ae AEA ee 3 2 UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS ees see ee ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eed ee eke ee ke ee ede ee ke ee Re Re ee 3 3 PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE TROUBADOUR 40 ees ee es ee ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee gee ee ee ee eed ee ee ee ee ee 4 4 LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SET UP ees ee ese ee ees ee ees ee ese ee ee ee ee eg ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eke ee ee ee ee ee 5 Listening Room Layout ss EE ss Ee ee ER gsc ee De Ee see De Ee Se ee GR Ve aetna eee 5 Loudspeaker Placement ese es ee La EER ee Re ce EA Se ce Ke Ee Ka Se ee be ee 5 Stands co EE ae ee se ee ee ae ee 5 Distance from rear wall AE ee ee ese ee ee ed ee 5 Distance from sidewall S m ee ee ee 6 5 CONNECTINGYOURLOUDSPEAKERS ese ees ee 7 Titanium DDD Version ee ee esse ee 7 High Frequency Level Control N ee ees se ee see es 7 Low2. Frequency Rol if ontolf ee ee ese ee se see 7 Carbon Fibre DDPIVEersion N N esse ee se Re se ke ee 8 High Frequency levell omrol aa N RU ees se ee Se ee AE Ee ee 8 Low Frequency Rol if onto EE Vo BA eek ee ee Se ee AE Re ee ee 8 Input Terminal Connectionspe nm N esse see ee AR ee ee ee ee Ge ee AE Be AE Ge 8 6 REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS D esse ees ee ees ee ee ee ee see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eed ee eg ee ee ee 9 7 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN Ma N ae N ee ee seke ee se ees se ee ee ee ke eke ee 9 8 CARE OFYOUROUDSPEAKERSA E A ees N Se oe ees see ee ese see se ee ee se ee ee ee 9 9 WARRANTY Bos eee EE N EE see esse NE ee ee ee ee RA Re Ee ee ee 10 10 SERVICE AND SUPPORT WE Me N see essee esse dee aa ee se ke ee AE Re Ke AR AE ee ke 10 11 HOW TO CONTACT US SBS OM sees ede ER ee ee ee Re AR AE ee 11 12 TROUBADOUR 40 SPECIFICATIONS a see ee ee ee dee ee eek ee eek ee ee ee eke ee ke ee ee ee eke eke ee gee ee 12 13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION NE EE esse sesse sesse ek vee ee ee Ke AR AE ed 13 2 me aa m aa j ERI AAT i e DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH YSIKS 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the German Physiks Troubadour 40 loudspeakers for your audio system The design uses a single DDD driver and may be operated either full range where a compact high quality loudspeaker is required for a small room or in conjunction with a sub woofer where higher sound levels are
3. both jumpers in the black sockets The roll off frequencies are shown below Jumper Setting Roll Off Both red socket jumpers fitted 80Hz Both black socket jumpers fitted 270Hz Input Terminal Connections NOTE The loudspeaker input terminals should be tightened as firmly as possible by hand Do not use pliers or any other tools as this may damage the terminals Use the cable supplied to connect the input sockets on the base of the Troubadour 40 figure 3 to the output sockets on the side of the external crossover Ensure that the two red sockets are connected together and that the two black sockets are connected together Connect the amplifier to the input terminals on the top of the external crossover Do not connect the amplifier directly to the Troubadour 40 as this may result in damage to the DDD driver which will not be covered under the warranty We recommend that you use loudspeaker cables terminated with high quality spade lugs as these provide the best electrical connection The lugs should be either soldered or crimped to the cable the latter is preferred We do not recommend the use of bare wire to connect to the loudspeaker terminals This produces an inferior connection that will degrade as the bare conductors become tarnished GERMAN al e DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS An amplifier capable of delivering at least 40W rms into 4 ohms per channel should be used for each loudspeaker Do not switch the ampl
4. for non warranty repairs 11 HOW TO CONTACT US If you wish to get in touch with us please use the contact information shown below Please note that our office hours are from 9 30 a m to 5 00 p m Monday to Thursday excluding public holidays and that we cannot respond to enquiries outside of these hours We recommend that where ever possible you contact us by email as this will allow us to give your enquiry more consideration and thus provide a more detailed reply Address DDD Manufactur GmbH GutenbergstraBe 4 D 63477 Maintal GERMANY Telephone 496109 50 29 823 Fax 49 6109 50 29 826 Email service german physiks com 11 VE RI ge i Er H YS I S HIGH END TECHNOLOGY DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH 12 TROUBADOUR 40 SPECIFICATIONS Version With DDD Titanium Driver With DDD Carbon Driver Impedance Frequency Response With crossover Without crossover Power Handling With crossover Nominal Short term Without crossover Nominal Short term Amplification required High frequency adjustment Low frequency adjustment Sensitivity Operating principle Input connectors Drivers Dimensions Speaker Crossover Weight Speaker Crossover Warranty 2 8 ohms at 1 300Hz 2 8 ohms at 2 100Hz 240 320Hz 21 500Hz 80 270Hz 24 000Hz Lower frequency limit depends on crossover settings 120 21 500Hz Maximum input power 20W 70 24 000Hz Maximum input power 50W 90W rms 120W
5. arly reflections 5 Avoid having the listening position closer than 1 2m from the rear wall as early reflections from this wall will degrade the stereo image Loudspeaker Placement Stands The Troubadour 40 may be placed on stands or on a shelf In either case please follow the recommendations below regarding distances from the rear and side walls If stands are to be used you should aim to have the centre of the DDD driver approximately on the same level as your ears when you are seated in the listening position In most cases this gives a suggested range of heights for stands of between 70 and 80 cm 27 6 to 31 5 The Troubadour 40 has 4 feet on its base plate These are located on a 10 5 cm radius from the centre of the base and are positioned at the 3 6 9 and 12 0 clock positions To allow a safe margin for the feet and prevent them slipping over the edge of the top of the stand the stand top plate should be no smaller than 23 cm wide by 23 cm deep 9 by 9 Distance from rear wall We recommend that you start with the loudspeaker positioned 1 5m from the rear wall As you move the loudspeaker closer to the wall the level of the bass response will be increased The converse will be true as you move the speaker away from the rear wall The Troubadour 40 should not be placed closer that 1m from the rear wall If the speaker is too close to the rear wall not only will the bass response be excessive but the stereo image will be d
6. dour 40 ea ATs AAT DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS 4 LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SET UP NOTE DO NOT place the loudspeakers close to cathode ray type monitors or projectors as the very powerful magnets used in the drivers may affect the picture We recommend a minimum separation of 2m The Troubadour 40 is symmetrical so either speaker may be use on the left or right side or the room Listening Room Layout The following points will help you optimise your listening room layout 1 The left and right sides of the room should be symmetrical If the room is asymmetrical this will degrade the quality of the stereo image This is because most of the sound energy that you hear is reflected before it reaches your ears 2 Place the speakers symmetrically in the room i e the same distance from the centre line of the room and the same distance from the rear wall 3 Avoid placing the loudspeakers similar distances from the side and rear walls as this may lead to an uneven bass response 4 Avoid having any hard surfaces between your listening position and the loudspeakers This will generate additional reflections that may degrade the stereo image For this reason where ever possible equipment should be located at the side of the room If you have a hardwood floor it may be advantageous to place a carpet on the floor covering the area between the loudspeakers and the listening position as this will reduce unwanted e
7. egraded due to an increase in early reflections Aim to find a position that provides an even bass response so that all the bass notes in the music are reproduced at an equal level Be sure to choose a recording that itself has an even bass response ee GERI AAI il DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS Distance from side wall We recommend that the distance between the centres of the loudspeakers be 2 3 of the distance of the loudspeakers from the listening point Moving the speakers further apart will degrade the stereo image Avoid placing the loudspeakers closer than 1m from the side walls as the early reflections will degrade the stereo image Positioning the loudspeakers too close to the side walls will also lead to an uneven bass response Aim to find the position that provides the best defined and most realistic stereo image when you are seated at the listening position Figure 4 gives a general guide to loudspeaker positioning and the location of the listening position Note how the recommended listening position varies with the separation between the loudspeakers Because the Troubadour 40 is omni directional there is no need to adjust the toe in angle The loudspeakers should always be set with the front of the speakers facing down the room The German Physiks logo on top of the loudspeaker indicates the front of the unit Minimum Minimum 1 metre 3 3 feet 1 metre 3 3 feet Distance d Minimum Minimum 1
8. ifier on until the DDD covers have been removed as shown in section 6 6 REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS If your Troubadour 40s are fitted with titanium DDD drivers these will be covered with either a layer of clear film or cardboard to protect them whilst in transit This should now be removed The film should be peeled off by hand Do not use a knife To remove the cardboard protector slit the adhesive tape securing it by sliding a short bladed knife between the two layers of cardboard whilst holding the knife as shown in figure 7 Do not cut in the way shown in figure 8 as there is a danger that you will cut the DDD driver diaphragm Figure 7 The Correct Way to Figure 8 The Wrong Way to Remove the DDD Driver Cover Remove the DDD Driver Cover 7 LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN Like all audiophile equipment German Physiks loudspeakers require a break in period from new before they reach their optimum level of performance The music used for the break in should be dynamic in order to properly exercise all the components of the loudspeaker For the first 10 hours play the loudspeaker at low level only This is a level where you would easily be able to carry out a conversation without needing to raise your voice After this the speaker may be played at normal listening levels The break in process will be complete after 200 to 300 hours 8 CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS NOTE NEVER attempt to open the cabinets There are no user serviceable
9. l not be accepted Any returned items must be shipped in the original packing German Physiks will not be responsible for any damage that occurs as a result of the use of non standard packing Returns received in non standard packing will be replaced with new packing at the owner s expense If you need new packing please contact your German Physiks dealer or the factory For items returned to the factory under warranty during the first year German Physiks will pay for the shipping charges both ways A shipping company approved by German Physiks must be used and the items will be returned to the customer using the same carrier or an equivalent service 10 GERI AAT il DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS For loudspeakers returned to the factory under warranty after the first year the customer is responsible for paying all shipping and related charges back to the factory Ashipping company approved by German Physiks must be used Providing this condition is met German Physiks will pay the cost of shipping the loudspeakers back to the customer German Physiks will not pay any shipping costs if a Loudspeakers or parts are returned without a RA number b No fault is found c If the fault is judged to be due to misuse such as but not limited to burnt out voice coils and dents or scratches on driver diaphragms or cabinets Customers are responsible for all freight duties and related shipping charges for loudspeakers returned
10. metre 3 3 feet 1 metre 3 3 feet Left speaker Right speaker N se N o 2 a Listening Position Figure 4 Listening Room Arrangement GERMAN J e DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH YSIKS 5 CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS NOTE The Troubadour 40 must be used with the crossover supplied Do not attempt to drive it directly from your amplifier as this may result in damage the DDD driver There are two versions of the Troubadour 40 and the method of connection varies slightly Both versions have a high frequency level adjustment control to allow the user to compensate for variations in the listening room high frequency absorption characteristic They also both have a low frequency roll off control This is used when the loudspeaker is used in conjunction with a sub woofer and allows the loudspeaker s low frequency limit to be set to match the upper limit of the sub woofer The input terminals and both controls are located on the external crossover A detailed description of the two versions of the crossover is given below Titanium DDD Version High Frequency Level Control Input Terminals Low Frequency Roll Off Control RMAN PHYSIKS C Hand d G andmade in Germany k 2 Figure 5 Input Terminals and Crossover Adjustments for Titanium DDD Troubadour 40 High Frequency Level Control 4 settings are provided 2dB Flat 2dB and 4dB and the centre frequency is 8 000Hz To adjust the cont
11. nvalidate the warranty The warranty will also be invalidated if German Physiks determines that the unit has been subject to misuse including but not limited to burnt out voice coils and dents or scratches on driver diaphragms or cabinets There is no other express warranty on German Physiks products This warranty shall not extend beyond the stated warranty period No responsibility is assumed for incidental or consequential damage 10 SERVICE AND SUPPORT In the first instance please contact your local German Physiks dealer or distributor They will diagnose the fault and liaise with German Physiks to decide the best way to affect a repair If they unable to assist you please contact German Physiks by phone on 49 61 09 50 29 823 by fax on 49 61 09 50 29 826 or by email at service german physiks com Please take into account time differences between Germany and where you are calling from should you need to phone us Email is our preferred method of initial contact Please supply the model name and serial numbers of your loudspeakers and as much detail of your problem as possible In the vast majority of cases the repair will be dealt with by sending spare parts from the factory In the unlikely even that it becomes necessary to return your loudspeakers or any part of them to the factory you will be given a Return Authorization RA number This number must be clearly marked on the outside of the packing Returns made without a RA number wil
12. parts inside the loudspeakers or crossovers NEVER touch the diaphragm on the DDD driver or allow any object to come into contact with the diaphragm me aa m aa j ERI AAT i DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS NOTE NEVER attempt to clean the dust off the diaphragm Dust has no affect on its performance and may be safely ignored NEVER attempt to clean the loudspeakers or crossovers with any abrasive materials or any cleaners containing ammonia alcohol or other solvents as these may damage the finish The only maintenance the speakers will require is periodic dusting to remove dust and any finger prints from the cabinets 9 WARRANTY Your German Physiks loudspeakers are warranted to be free from defects if used under normal conditions for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase provided that the customer registers their purchase by completing and returning the registration form in this manual within 7 days of purchase They must also return a copy of the receipt issued at the time of purchase If this is not done the warranty period will be 5 years from the date of shipment from the factory This warranty is transferable to subsequent owners who must register their purchase with us Modifications or repairs performed by the factory or by an authorised repair agent shall be guaranteed for the remaining period of the warranty or for 1 year which ever is greater Any unauthorised modifications or repairs will i
13. required The Troubadour 40 is entirely handmade and is built and tested by highly skilled technicians at our factory in Germany Every step in the design and manufacture of this product has been dedicated to producing a loudspeaker that will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment We strongly recommend that you read this manual before you attempt to use the loudspeakers 2 UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS NOTE When lifting the loudspeakers out of the packing hold them around the base Do not lift them by the DDD driver support pillars see figure 3 as this may damage the driver The DDD drivers may be protected with clear film or cardboard covers We recommend that these be left in place until the loudspeakers have been placed in their final location so as to guard against accidental damage during handling The Troubadour 40 comprises two loudspeaker modules and two crossover modules The two loudspeakers are packed in one carton and the two crossovers and interconnecting cables are packed in a second carton Before opening the cartons please inspect them for damage If you see any damage to the cartons please contact the supplying audio dealer immediately and provide them with a full description of the damage Do not attempt to unpack the loudspeakers until you have spoken with the dealer and have been advised how to proceed Please retain all of the packing as you will need this should it be necessary in the future to ship the loudspeake
14. rms 120W peak 200W peak 20W rms 50W rms 80W peak 120W peak Minimum 40W 4 ohms 2dB flat 2dB and 4dB centred at 8 000Hz 240 260 300 and 320Hz 80 and 270Hz 84 5dB for 1W at 1m 84 8dB for 1W at 1m Full range satellite speaker with 360 surround radiation using the DDD Bending Wave Converter 1 set of binding posts 1 x Titanium DDD driver 1 x Carbon DDD driver 400mm high x 240mm diameter 15 75 high x 9 45 diameter 230mm W x 153mm H x 230mm D 9 05 W x 6 00 H x 9 05 D 11 0kg 24 2lbs 3 9kg 8 6lbs 5 years As part of our process of continually improving our products we reserve the right to change specifications without notice 12 ve fa RT MAI DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PHYSIKS 13 WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to register your purchase and obtain the full 5 year warranty Please complete the form below within 7 days of purchase and return it by post together with a copy of the receipt of purchase to DDD Manufactur GmbH GutenbergstraBe 4 D 63477 Maintal GERMANY Name Address Country Zip Post Code Speaker Model German Physiks Troubadour 40 DDD Type Delete as necessary Serial Number See label under speaker Finish Date of Purchase Titanium Carbon Where Purchased Address Country Zip Post Code 13
15. rol pull the jumper out and then push it back into the appropriate pair of sockets Low Frequency Roll Off Control This adjusts the low frequency roll off When using the Troubadour 40 in full range mode fit both jumpers When using the loudspeaker in conjunction with a sub woofer fit the jumper s that give a low frequency roll off that is the closest match to the upper frequency limit of the sub woofer being used The jumper settings are shown below Jumper Setting Roll Off Red and black socket jumpers fitted 240Hz Red socket jumper only fitted 260Hz Black socket jumper only fitted 300Hz No jumpers fitted 320Hz GERMAN J e DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH YSIKS Carbon Fibre DDD Version High Frequency Level Control gt Oe High Freguency Level AT a Low Freguency i Roll Off Control a ma 6 CO y y wW Input Terminals GERMAN PHYSIKS C m Handmade in Germany Figure 6 Input Terminals and Crossover Adjustments for Carbon Fibre DDD Troubadour 40 High Frequency Level Control 4 settings are provided 2dB Flat 2dB and 4dB and the centre frequency is 8 000Hz To adjust the control pull the jumper out and then push it back into the appropriate pair of sockets Low Frequency Roll Off Control This adjusts the low frequency roll off When using the Troubadour 40 in full range mode fit both jumpers in the red sockets When using the loudspeaker in conjunction with a sub woofer fit
16. rs Should you need to return the loudspeakers to the factory you must use the original packing The use of any other packing may result in the loudspeakers sustaining damage in transit Such damage is not covered by the warranty Should you require replacement packing please contact your German Physiks dealer the national distributor or the factory directly Use Figure 1 to identify the major components and confirm that the cartons contain the following items Item Quantity Description 1 2 Troubadour 40 loudspeakers 2 2 Troubadour 40 crossovers 3 2 Crossover cable 4 1 User manual If any items are missing or if any item shows signs of damage please contact the supplying audio dealer immediately Ke GERI AAI J e DDD MANUFACTUR GMBH PH YSIKS D Troubadour 40 Crossover Crossover cable Figure 1 Troubadour 40 Major Components There are two versions of the Troubadour 40 One is fitted with a titanium DDD driver and the other is fitted with a carbon fibre DDD driver Each version has its own specific design of crossover Please use figure 2 below to confirm that the correct version of the crossover has been supplied High Fr Frequency Level Fe 22 CN Id For titanium DDD driver For carbon fibre DDD driver Figure 2 Troubadour 40 Crossovers 3 PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE TROUBADOUR 40 DDD support pillars Serial number label Figure 3 Principle Features of the Trouba
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