PM-2 & PM-6 User Manual
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1. lt 4 PM 2 amp PM 6 User Manual Gato Audio PM 2 amp PM 6 Contents Contents Don t be a stranger Package contents A few words on your new speakers Installation Using spikes Mounting the driver alle Connecting your speakers Bi wiring and bi amping ce Placing the speakers Make it last If all else fails ce Technical stuff sn PM 2 technical specifications PM 6 technical specifications GATO AUDIQ Don t be a stranger Thank you for purchasing this Gato Audio product We are absolutely confident that it will bring you many pleasurable hours of listening We hereby cordially invite you to join the Gato Audio family by registering your product online You may also consider signing up for our newsletter to receive information about exciting new products events and technical updates All this and more on www gato audio com Our very best Gato Audio Package contents Please check that the following is included in the two packages e 2 Gato Audio PM speakers 2 front grille sets _8 spike sets for PM 6 only e This manual which you should be reading now A few words on your new speakers A good cabinet is the essential foundation of any loudspeaker The PM2 and PM 6 cabinets incorporate several noteworthy details First of all the cabinet is made from solid high density fiberboard and the round2. faithful reproduction of the critical midrange in a compact speaker design PM 6 is developed around the same principles as the PM 2 However it features a dedicated optimized bass driver which offers a superb and tight bass performance in effect assisting the upper driver with moving substantially more air A separate and optimized cabinet ensures perfect working conditions for each driver individually as well as an exact lateral musical timing for all the drivers in unison The unique ring radiator tweeter not only yields a useful output far beyond the capability of the human ear but also provides instruments with their natural harmonic structure but also adds the crucial benefits of extremely low distortion and coloration of the reproduced material Gato Audio PM 2 amp PM 6 Installation Using spikes for PM 6 only 1 Place the 4 spikes in 2 Turn the spikes up or down 3 Turn the fastener clockwise the holes of the plinth to adjust the speaker height until it is positioned tightly by screwing them in from the floor so all spikes against the plinth Make clockwise are touching the floor at the sure the spike does not same time turn during the process by grasping the top with your other hand if necessary The spike feet can be applied to protect the surface underneath the spikes WARNING Please note that using spikes under your speakers will invariably leave marks on your floor or any other surface that you plac
3. technical specifications Frequency response Sensitivity 2 83 V Recommended amplifier output Nominal impedance Connectors Weight amp Dimensions Weight Dimensions Drivers High Frequency Mid amp Low Frequency Low Frequency GATO AUDIQ Weight amp Dimensions 50 Hz 25 kHz 6 dB Weight 11 Kg 24 25 Ibs 89 dB Dimensions 50 to 300 W BE Se 40 Ce KZ ARS 390 mm Gold plated 4 mm plugs bi wire Aa 38 mm ring radiator powerful ferrite motor and optimised chamber 170 mm paper cone low loss suspension motor with shorting rings and optimised voice coil 370 mm 200 mm 40 Hz 25 kHz 6 dB ES 90 dB 50 to 300 W 40 1020 mm Gold plated 4 mm plugs bi wire 28 kg 61 73 lbs 4 See illustration gt 260 mm 38 mm ring radiator powerful ferrite motor and optimised chamber 170 mm paper cone low loss suspension motor with shorting rings and optimised voice coil 170 mm paper cone low loss suspension motor with shorting rings GATO AUDIO Gato audio Hoerkaer 14 DK 2730 Herlev Denmark Phone 45 4095 2205 www gato audio com info gato audio com uw 8 S a 8 3 iy 3 2 amp S 2 8 8
4. e the speakers on Gato Audio cannot accept any responsibility for any type of damage to floor furniture surfaces marriage or anything else resulting from the use of spikes It is up to you and your family to consider carefully beforehand whether the improvements in sound quality and performance will outweigh the possibility of any inconvenience caused Mounting the driver grilles The grilles are easily fastened to the speakers magnetically when the small magnets on the grille are aligned on top of the driver screws GATO AUDIQ Connecting your speakers Connecting your speakers to your amplifier must only be performed with the amplifier turned off Otherwise damage may occur Connect the red speaker terminal to the positive speaker output on your amplifier Now connect the white speaker terminal to the negative speaker output terminal on your amplifier Bi wiring and bi amping The PM speakers features a double set of high quality gold plated copper binding posts that can accommodate separate cables and or amplifiers for high and low frequency reproduction respectively PM 2 PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION MN Permanent damage may occur to your audio system if the copper e shorting plates are not removed before connecting more than one amplifier to your speakers High frequency terminals A J GATO AUDIO There are many theories about bi wiring a
5. ed sides are laminated with up to five layers to ensure strength stiffness and resonance control Secondly the rounded shape itself ensures that stationary waves inside the cabinet never will become a problem Thirdly the solid back profile does not only round off the rear of the speaker in design terms it also has a function to add mass and by that dampening resonances and vibration The cabinet shape will transfer vibration from the front panel to the rear panel The solid profile is integrated into the cabinet to provide instant high mass and damping For the PM 6 the coupling of the complete speaker to the floor through machined spikes ensures that the speaker can be adjusted precisely in angle and planeness Excellent drivers are the foundation of true to life sound the drivers capability to react instantly to the provided signal together with total control of mechanical resonance is crucial The drivers in PM 2 and PM 6 are selected from the best drivers available and then modified further to comply with our demands for technical quality The midrange reproduction of any speaker is without discussion the most important thing of all whether it is the reproduction of vocals high hat or drums since all have important tonal information based in this frequency area PM 2 features a bass midrange driver optimized for reproducing the midband with high accuracy detail and dynamics A compromise of the deepest bass response is the price to pay for a
6. elines Regular care wipe the surfaces carefully by using a clean soft dry cloth Cleaning if necessary wipe the hard surfaces clean using a soft cloth dampened only with clean water Grease stains or finger marks on the cabinets can be removed carefully with a clean soft cloth lightly dampened in a mix of clean lukewarm water and a single drop of household washing up liquid Then wipe the surfaces dry using a soft dry cloth Be careful never to use hot water or any type of concentrated detergent solvent thinner or any other volatile substance on the surfaces or you may cause permanent damage to the surface coating Keep the cabinets away from prolonged contact with rubber or PVC materials Do not expose the speakers to direct sunlight or other heat sources If all else fails don t panic Every Gato Audio product comes with a minimum 2 year warranty See our website for details This warranty does not cover damage or wear directly or indirectly caused by improper use violence tampering with or unauthorized access to or servicing of any part of the product If you are in need of service or repair please do not hesitate to contact us at info gato audio com or visit our website www gato audio com for more information Technical stuff PM 2 technical specifications Frequency response Sensitivity 2 83 V Recommended amplifier output Nominal impedance Connectors Drivers High Frequency Mid amp Low Frequency PM 6
7. nd bi amping Our best advice is to experiment with different cables amplifiers and methods of connection Whatever performs best in your system might not work gi equally well in another setup or in a different room In general our advice EN f would be to use the same kind of cable both for bi wiring and bi amping KL e o i and also to use identical amplifiers when bi amping This is simply due SER Ces to the fact that both methods will add more headroom and clarity to Gato Audio Denmark 0 the sound reproduction The introduction of different amplifiers and or Es different cables may cause issues with sound integration and cohesive performance U easy terminals Placing the speakers Just like with real estate location is the most important factor when setting up a high end audio system It is impossible to give you an exact instruction via this manual to set up your specific system perfectly in your listening room However we can offer you some thumb rules Place your speakers at least 0 5 m from the rear and side walls Placing a speaker close to the rear wall will provide an extension in level of bass and coloration of the midrange Basic setup should be an even sided triangle with equal distance between each speaker as well as the listening position All PM speakers are developed to play facing directly into the listening room so no toe in should be needed However if the room is ve
8. ry small and the speakers must be placed closely to the side walls then some degree of toe in may be useful Hard surfaces like glass stone and wooden floors create many reflections which can make midrange reproduction sound harsh and with a blurry soundstage These reflections can be dampened with curtains and carpets P Many soft surfaces thick carpets and furniture may on the other a d hand provide too much dampening This may cause the midrange reproduction to become thin and lacking in musical timing and energy In such cases it is advised to remove some of the dampening items In any case time spent setting up your speakers is by far the most important adjustment parameter for your system Room acoustics is a complex field with an almost infinite number of variables Please note that while a setup might work well in your listening room it may not be the perfect solution in other locations Gato Audio PM 2 amp PM 6 For the best result place the PM 2 on a solid stand at a height of approx 60 cm Take extra care to ensure that both the speaker and stand are not able to vibrate which otherwise will cause resonances Make sure that the stand itself is of high quality stable and preferably filled with sand or other resonance dampening material L WI 09 Make it last Please apply simple common sense to maintain the sound quality and lifespan of your Gato Audio speakers Here are a few guid
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