The Force Powered Subwoofer Owner's Manual Contents: Guarantee/Warranty …2 Quick Setup …4 Specifications …5 Performance …5 Installation …7 Hookup …11 Other System Considerations…15 Avoiding Damage …16 Troubleshooting …17 Warranty Registration …18 Audio Concepts, Inc. 901 So. 4th Street La Crosse, WI 54601 Phone: (608) 784-4570 Fax: (608) 784-6367 URL: http://www.audioc.com Email: service@audioc.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE All new speakers require a minimum of 60 hours break-in-time before they begin to sound the way they are supposed to. A speaker's performance improves significantly once broken in. It is critical that you have at least 60 hours on your speakers before you evaluate them. Don't worry if your speakers do not sound perfect the first time you play them. This is normal until they are broken in.
READ FIRST! QUICK SETUP The flexibility of the Force allows it to be easily and quickly installed in virtually any audio system. By reading the following steps and referring to the diagrams in the owner’s manual, you’ll have your Force(s) up and running in no time. 1) Determine if you will need to use the Speaker Level Converters (two supplied). If your receiver, pre-amp or processor (source) has RCA subwoofer output(s) or pre-out, main-in, you will NOT use the Speaker Level Converters.
The Force Powered Subwoofer Thank you for your order and congratulations on becoming the owner of an ACI speaker system. The Force powered subwoofer(s) will provide you with many years of listening pleasure! ACI’s Force is a compact, yet potent subwoofer. The Force is based on the subwoofer technology of our legendary Titan series.
• Two additional LOWPASS FILTERS A&B, precision Alps pots, allows the user to select any crossover frequency from 35 to 250Hz. These two separate 12db/oct filters provide exceptional control for interfacing the Force in a music system. • The Force has 0-180 degree PHASE CONTROL: experiment with the phase control. Combined with the input level and lowpass filters A&B switches, the phase switch gives you absolute control over the integration of the Force in your system.
extension, the Force(s) may be the perfect answer. If you own speakers from manufacturers such as B&W, KEF, Apogee, Quad, Thiel, Magnaplaner, Spica, Celestion, Acoustat, Acoustic Energy, Martin Logan, Wilson, etc., you’ll find your listening pleasure greatly enhanced with the Force subwoofers. Should you have more than one Force? A single Force provides a major and cost-effective improvement for most people in most rooms with most music.
◊ Placing the Force(s) near your main speakers is the easiest way to get a good match. The ideal placement is often in a corner behind the main speakers, (Diagram A). Placement between the main speakers can also work well. ◊ Instead of moving a heavy subwoofer around the room to find the best response there is a simple trick you can use. Place the Force where you normally sit to listen.
Placement B can work very well. Moving the Force slightly forward of the main speaker may give the smoothest response. Moving the Force back into the corner will produce the greatest amount of bass. Top View of Room Placement B Force Left Main Right Main Listening Area Placement C can sound very good but it will probably require a fairly low crossover. It is also possible to place the Force behind the listening position, (not shown).
Placement D, Stereo. We can use the distance between the Forces for fine-tuning. Having two Forces right next to each other will yield the highest output level, but spacing them unequal distances from the side walls will give the smoothest room response. The characteristics of your room and your listening tastes will determine which is best for you.
Hookup The Force has three RCA, line-level inputs. Speaker Level Converters are also provided. The rest of your system will determine the input(s) and adapters that you use. We have included some layouts of the most common hookup variations. There are so many types of pre-amps, surround sound receivers and processors that you may need to refer to your owner’s manual for specifics.
Some Hookup Methods Using A Single Force Using The Force with Y-adapters without Filters Using Force High Pass Outputs Left Processor Right Left Processor Right Y-adapter Amp Amp Speaker Force Amp Speaker High Pass Filter Processor Right Left Amp Left Processor Right Amp Amp Theater Output Y-adapters Speaker Force Speaker Force Using The Force Theater Input High Pass Filter Amp Amp Speaker Using The Force with Y-adapters with ACI High Pass Filters Y-adapter Speaker Speaker
Some Hookup Methods Using Stereo Force Subs Using The Force with Y-adapters without Filters Using The Force High Pass Outputs Processor Processor Left Y-adapter Right Speaker Force Speaker Force Speaker Amp Force Amp Speaker Right High Pass Filter Left Amp Y-adapters Force Theater Output Processor Processor Left Force Speaker Force Using The Force Theater Input with a Y-adapter Using The Force with Y-adapters with ACI High Pass Filters High Pass Filter Y-adapter Amp Amp Amp
Hookup Methods using a Receiver Using The Force with Capacitor Filters and using Speaker Level Converters Using The Force without Filters and using Speaker Level Converts Receiver Receiver Speaker Speaker Receiver Right -+ Right Left +- Receiver Capacitor -+ Capacitor Theater Output Preamp Out Y-adapter Y-adapter Speaker Speaker Force The Force using Theater Input The Force with Preamp outs using Y-adapters with Capacitors for Filters Preamp In Capacitor Speaker Level Converters For
Adjusting the Force (s): Now that your Force(s) are all connected let’s get them playing! First, turn your main system on and switch the Force(s) on. What we want to do is sum the outputs of the main speakers with the subwoofer(s) for as smooth a transition as possible. The result will be an extended bass response. Many people actually prefer an exaggerated, overly powerful bass. You can easily accomplish this by setting the subwoofer level at a higher than normal level.
harsh and constricted mids and highs and little stereo monitor speakers that are grossly inaccurate. Consider that some producers still mix recordings to sound best on cheap table and car radios! This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy these recordings, but you should try a few of the best audiophile recordings just to see how terrific your system can be when fed a good signal. Avoiding Damage Audio Concepts, Inc. speaker systems are designed for the purpose of accurate reproduction of music in the home.
Troubleshooting Occasionally we get a call from someone who feels there is a problem with their ACI speaker. At least a couple of times a year we will get a call or letter that goes something like this: “Speaker not working properly, can’t get enough sound even with the volume turned way up.” The problem may be different, but with this little information to go on it is almost impossible to trouble shoot the problem “long distance”.
Warranty Registration, Please Return ACI div. Audio Concepts, Inc. 901 S. 4th Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 service@audioc.com (608) 784-4570 Congratulations on becoming an ACI speaker owner. Completing this registration enables us to contact you regarding future upgrades. Your information helps us provide the best possible products and service. If you need additional room please continue on the back. You may also register your product electronically at our web site. http://www.audioc.
