Infinity Intermezzo 2.6 Speaker
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1. Wo Infinity INTERMEZZO 2 6p Owner s Guide Intermezzo Series loudspeakers incorporate several innovative technologies that when combined with many hours of subjective listening evaluations and our rigorous engineering standards result in a loudspeaker that realistically and accurately reproduces the signal source with minimal distortion and coloration Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragms 0 For decades loudspeaker engineers have known that the ideal transducer should be stiff yet light and have high internal damping damping is a material s ability to absorb energy Infinity s C M M D transducer is a significant advance in transducer technology Ceramic a class of material new to loudspeakers offers better performance than that of other materials Ceramic is stiffer than metals and lighter than plastics and typical composite materials it also offers improved damping These ceramic based transducers take us a giant step closer to the ever elusive ideal transducer In tweeters C M M D technology offers stiffness and damping superior to that of traditional metals and soft dome materials In woofer and midrange applications it offers accurate pistonic operation over the entire frequency range of the driver completely eliminating coloration due to cone breakup and dramatically reducing distortion And when ceramic metal matrix transducers are exposed to moisture sunlight or extreme temper2. 381mm x 248mm x 292mm Weight 90 Ib 8 2kg Optional Accessories Floor Stand for Intermezzo 2 6p Model FS ITM IL Wall Bracket for Intermezzo 2 6p we recommend OmniMount Model 75 WB Black or White See Appendix p 7 for wall mounting instructions Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products as well as create new ones The specifications and construction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice 6 INTERMEZZO 2 6p APPENDIX Wall Mounting the Intermezzo 2 6p Using an OmniMount 75 WB Wall Bracket Important Note Proper installation of these brackets is the exclusive responsibility of the customer and the manufacturer disclaims any liability for the mounting hardware and bracket installation Important Safety Note Due to the Intermezzo 2 6p bookshelf speaker s weight it is recommended that two people mount the speaker to the 75 WB wall bracket 1 After mounting the 75 WB bracket to the wall following the mounting instructions provided with the bracket reassemble as shown Make sure to screw the Self Locking Nut down until the nylon ring at the top engages at least 2 or more threads to oe cause it to become secure Lower Tightening _ Nut Wall Mount Arm Ball 75 WB Wall Bracket U shaped bracket attaches to the wall 2 Turn the Intermezzo 2 6p bookshelf speaker upside down and
3. Infinity Intermezzo loudspeakers ideal for music listening also make them the perfect digital multichannel loudspeaker system To complete a home theater system Infinity has designed to the same standards as for Intermezzo 2 6p a matching 3 way center channel loudspeaker and a 12 850 watt powered subwoofe We hope you enjoyed this brief introduction to the technology of Intermezzo loudspeakers If you would like to further explore their technology and design please ask your Infinity dealer for the C M M D and R A B 0 S White Papers The White Papers can also be downloaded from Infinity s Web site at www infinitysystems com Unpacking the Product Finish unpacking the speakers and check the contents If you suspect damage from transit report it immediately to your dealer and or delivery service Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use Included Accessories Grilles 2 Bolts 8 for use with optional wall mounting bracket or floor stands rif The Infinity Intermezzo 2 6p is designed to offer excellent performance in any listening room or home theater system However the following placement guidelines and suggestions will start you on your way to achieving optimum performance Remember these are guidelines We suggest you experiment with positioning the loudspeakers to determine their ideal placement in your particular listening room Note Each speaker may be placed as either
4. attach the Speaker Mount to the base of the speaker with 4 1 4 20 x 1 2 length bolts included with the speakers No other hardware is recommended for this use 4 Supplied Bolts Speaker Mount 3 Loosen the Adjustment Bolt on the front of the Speaker Mount so that the jaws of the Socket Cup will accept the ball of the Wall Mount Arm Socket Cup Jaws Adjustment 2 ce 155 9 Bolt lt Ja A F VA Ss ae Speaker Mount 4 Lift the Speaker Speaker Mount assembly onto the Wall Mount Arm so that the ball fits into the Socket Cup Adjust the speaker to the desired position While holding speaker tighten the Adjustment Bolt until the Socket Cup Jaws hold the speaker assembly securely in place Adjust Arm to desired speaker position and tighten the lower bolt Snap the Wall Bracket Cover on INTERMEZZO 2 6p A Harman Intemational Company 2001 Infinity Systems Inc 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 USA 800 553 3332 USA Only www infinitysystems com Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories THX name and logo are Lucasfilm Ltd amp trademarked All rights reserved Used under authorization OmniMount is a registered trademark of OmniMount Systems Inc Infinity is a registered trademark of Infinity Systems Inc Printed in USA 5 01 Part No 337560 001
5. page 5 for bi wiring instructions INTERMEZZO 2 6 The Intermezzo 2 6p s outer connection panel and internal dividing network are designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can be attached to the low frequency transducer and midrange high frequency transducer portions of this dividing network This is called bi wiring Bi wiring can provide several sonic advantages and considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection 1 Loosen the terminals and remove strapping bars 2 Insert the speaker wire for the high frequencies into the top set of terminals and tighten 3 Insert the speaker wire for the low frequencies into the bottom set of terminals and tighten Single Stereo Amplifier Receiver Amplifier Right Speaker Speaker Dual Stereo Amplifier Amplifier 1 HF Right Left I Left Amplifier 2 Right Speaker CLO D 71 0 Y Left Speaker INTERMEZZO 2 6p 5 SPECIFICATIONS Intermezzo 2 6p Frequency Response 48Hz 22kHz 3dB 59Hz 20kHz 1 5dB Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Sensitivity 90dB 2 83V 1 meter Recommended Amplifier Power Range 95 150 watts 2nd and 3rd Order Harmonic Distortion lt 1 40Hz 20kHz 9508 SPL Crossover Frequency 9000Hz 24dB Octave Dimensions H x W x D 15 x 9 3 4 x 11 1 2
6. seating D When used as part of a 7 channel music or home theater system place the side speakers at the sides of and directed toward the main listening area If there are several rows of seating place the speakers as described above perpendicular to the middle row of seating The rear speakers should be placed along the rear wall facing the front of the room Each rear speaker should be about 1 3 of the way into the room but never to the outside of the listening area See Figure 3 LEFT _ RIGHT CHANNEL CHANNEL SOFA FIGURE 2 FRONT FRONT LEFT RIGHT y TV O Infinity WA Subwoofer optional A 9 CENTER LEFT SOFA gt RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND Figure 3 FRONT FRONT LEFT ent 27227 A CENTER LEFT SOFA RIGHT SIDE D SIDE Reais RIGHT INTERMEZZO 2 6p STANDARD WIRING One Channel Shown Amplifier Receiver Speaker Outputs INTERMEZZO 2 6p BLACK RED NO STRIPE 1 LOOSEN TERMINALS 2 INSERT BARE END TIGHTEN TERMINALS Made in USA 8 Ohm Nominal Impedance Recommended Amp Power 25 250W STRIPE IMPORTANT The high frequency HF and low frequency LF sections are joined by strapping bars The strapping bars must remain in position for proper operation with standard wiring See
7. the right or left channel Their performance will be identical 2 Channel or Front Left and Front Right in a Home Theater System Generally the system should be placed at least three feet away from the side walls The Intermezzo 2 6p should be placed on strong rigid speaker stands that place the tweeter at ear level In 2 channel applications the two speakers should be equidistant from your primary listening position We recommend that the angle formed between the spea between 45 and 60 For exa your listening position should b kers and the listening area be ple if the speakers are 8 apart e 8 to 12 from each speaker See Figure 1 With wider speaker separations it may be advantageous to slightly angle the speakers aiming them toward the listening area When used as part of a home theater system you may find that you achieve excellent performance with the left and right speakers spread apart even further Feel free to experiment with the placement of the speakers to achieve the best possible sound in your listening room D Surround Channels in a Home Theater System When used as part of a Dolby Pro Logic THX or discrete 5 1 channel home theater system the surround speakers should be placed at the sides of and directed toward the main listening area See Figure 2 If there are several rows of seating place the speakers as described above perpendicular to or slightly behind the last row of
8. atures their performance does not deteriorate In addition to ceramic diaphragms all the transducers incorporate magnetic shielding and rigid cast frames that through our FEA computer modeling and scanning laser vibrometer measurements have been optimized to reduce resonances This ensures minimal distortion and incomparable performance Room Friendly Acoustical Design One characteristic of forward facing loudspeakers is that the sound output lessens as one moves away from the principal axis This happens both horizontally and vertically and it means that radiated sounds that are reflected from the floor ceiling and side walls will be lower in amplitude than direct forward sound This is usually a good thing But if the dispersion characteristics of the loudspeaker are different at various frequencies the sound quality of the reflected sounds will be very different both from each other and from the first i direct sound The ears don t ignore these differences they perceive them as coloration or as sound quality that s been degraded Intermezzo loudspeakers have been carefully designed to maintain a directional patter that is similar at every important angle on and off axis The positive result is that both direct and reflected sounds arriving at the listeners ears have similar timbral signatures INTERMEZZO 2 6p Completing the Experience The technology and performance that make
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