Owner’s Manual Anthony Gallo Acoustics 20841 Prairie Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA Here Stamp Place www.roundsound.com Anthony Gallo Acoustics, 20841 Prairie Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA Phone (818) 341-4488 • Fax (818) 341-2188 It is very important that you fill out the Warranty Information on the back of this card and return it to us. Or, go to https://www.roundsound.com/registration.php and register. This will ensure that you are eligible for our free four-year Extended Service Agreement.
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Contents Introduction...........................................................................................1 Important Manual Note ......................................................................1 Welcome to the Anthony Gallo Acoustics family! ..............................1 Reference 3.5, Technology and More ..................................................2 System Set-Up and Operation .............................................................3 Unpacking ....................................
Introduction Warranty and Extended Service Agreement ....................................14 Statement of Warranty: Anthony Gallo Acoustics Limited Warranty..14 Service..................................................................................................15 IMPORTANT MANUAL NOTE: If you take a few minutes to read through the manual, the result will be easier system set up and better in-room sonic performance.
Introduction Warranty and Extended Service Agreement ....................................14 Statement of Warranty: Anthony Gallo Acoustics Limited Warranty..14 Service..................................................................................................15 IMPORTANT MANUAL NOTE: If you take a few minutes to read through the manual, the result will be easier system set up and better in-room sonic performance.
System Set-Up and Operation Reference 3.5 Technology and More The Reference 3.5 loudspeaker features the latest technology from Anthony Gallo Acoustics, including: • Optimized Pulse Technology (OPT® Level 1): Ensures strict timing relationships between all system transducers in the mechanical domain. • OPT Level 2: Similar to Level 1, but corresponding to the electrical domain. • Upgraded 10-inch ceramic-coated aluminum cone woofer: Much quicker rise time than the original paper cone woofer.
System Set-Up and Operation Reference 3.5 Technology and More The Reference 3.5 loudspeaker features the latest technology from Anthony Gallo Acoustics, including: • Optimized Pulse Technology (OPT® Level 1): Ensures strict timing relationships between all system transducers in the mechanical domain. • OPT Level 2: Similar to Level 1, but corresponding to the electrical domain. • Upgraded 10-inch ceramic-coated aluminum cone woofer: Much quicker rise time than the original paper cone woofer.
Bases Connection and Set-Up The Reference 3.5 base is made of Garolite, a resin laminate that is dense and inert. Using Garolite helps damp resonances that might otherwise adversely impact the sound of the speaker. The somewhat mottled appearance of the material is normal and should not be considered a cosmetic defect. The Reference 3.5's speaker binding posts accept bare wire ends, connecting pins, "banana plugs" or "U"-shaped spade connectors.
Bases Connection and Set-Up The Reference 3.5 base is made of Garolite, a fiberglass resin laminate that is dense and inert. Using Garolite helps damp resonances that might otherwise adversely impact the sound of the speaker. The somewhat mottled appearance of the material is normal and should not be considered a cosmetic defect. The Reference 3.5's speaker binding posts accept bare wire ends, connecting pins, "banana plugs" or "U"-shaped spade connectors.
OPT Connection The OPT Level 2 input (dielectric countermeasure technology) is located above the binding posts for mating with our optional Reference 3.5 loudspeaker wire. Inserting the banana plug attached to the end of this speaker cable into the OPT jack on the speaker effectively makes the connection much closer to the drive source, as it is shielding the speaker wire to maximize the benefit of this wiring scheme.
OPT Connection The OPT Level 2 input (dielectric countermeasure technology) is located above the binding posts for mating with our optional Reference 3.5 loudspeaker wire. Inserting the banana plug attached to the end of this speaker cable into the OPT jack on the speaker effectively makes the connection much closer to the drive source, as it is shielding the speaker wire to maximize the benefit of this wiring scheme.
Advanced Set-Up Information We recommend that you experiment to determine the best configuration for your system and room. And of course, if you're using the Reference SA amplifier and/or you don't have an external subwoofer, set the Reference 3.5's to "Large" as outlined above. To evaluate the bass performance, listen to well-recorded information with good bass content and pay particular attention to the deep bass and mid-bass, including the transition between the 3.
Advanced Set-Up Information We recommend that you experiment to determine the best configuration for your system and room. And of course, if you're using the Reference SA amplifier and/or you don't have an external subwoofer, set the Reference 3.5's to "Large" as outlined above. To evaluate the bass performance, listen to well-recorded information with good bass content and pay particular attention to the deep bass and mid-bass, including the transition between the 3.
If the room is long or there are several rows of seating, more than one set of surrounds can be placed along the sidewalls. If you are installing secondary (rear) surrounds (i.e. a 7.1 system), place the secondary speakers at the back of the room, approximately 150 degrees from the screen but still about two feet above seated ear height if they're compact models. For alternate placement recommendations, speak with your Gallo dealer or contact us directly. Figure 2.
If the room is long or there are several rows of seating, more than one set of surrounds can be placed along the sidewalls. If you are installing secondary (rear) surrounds (i.e. a 7.1 system), place the secondary speakers at the back of the room, approximately 150 degrees from the screen but still about two feet above seated ear height if they're compact models. For alternate placement recommendations, speak with your Gallo dealer or contact us directly. Figure 2.
Adjacent Wall, Toe In and Straight Ahead Placement Nucleus Reference 3.5 Specifications Due to décor considerations you may need to position your Nucleus Reference 3.5s within just a few inches of the wall behind them, but the sound will be more "open" when the speakers are 12 to 36 inches out into the room. The Nucleus Reference 3.5's can fire straight ahead, or be angled (toed) inward (Figure 3) towards the listening position.
Adjacent Wall, Toe In and Straight Ahead Placement Nucleus Reference 3.5 Specifications Due to décor considerations you may need to position your Nucleus Reference 3.5s within just a few inches of the wall behind them, but the sound will be more "open" when the speakers are 12 to 36 inches out into the room. The Nucleus Reference 3.5's can fire straight ahead, or be angled (toed) inward (Figure 3) towards the listening position.
Warranty and Extended Service Agreement The Reference 3.5 speakers are covered by a one-year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and manufacturing. In addition, we offer registered AGA owners a free fouryear Extended Service Agreement. This warranty and the Extended Service Agreement will be void if: 1. The defect is a result of abuse, misuse, damage in transit, defective associated equipment, faulty installation, the use of the unit with equipment for which it was not intended, or acts of God.
Warranty and Extended Service Agreement The Reference 3.5 speakers are covered by a one-year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and manufacturing. In addition, we offer registered AGA owners a free fouryear Extended Service Agreement. This warranty and the Extended Service Agreement will be void if: 1. The defect is a result of abuse, misuse, damage in transit, defective associated equipment, faulty installation, the use of the unit with equipment for which it was not intended, or acts of God.
Owner’s Manual Anthony Gallo Acoustics 20841 Prairie Street Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA Here Stamp Place www.roundsound.com Anthony Gallo Acoustics, 20841 Prairie Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311 USA Phone (818) 341-4488 • Fax (818) 341-2188 It is very important that you fill out the Warranty Information on the back of this card and return it to us. Or, go to https://www.roundsound.com/registration.php and register. This will ensure that you are eligible for our free four-year Extended Service Agreement.
