Acoustic Energy Linear One owner manual Amplifiers, Listening Specification

6. Amplifiers

The Linear One is a relatively high sensitivity speaker that does not require a generously rated power amplifier for adequate volume levels to be achieved in an average listening room. A minimum of 25 and maximum of 120 Watts into 8 Ohms per channel is recommended. Linear Ones offer a relatively easy load to the amplifier and do not make unusually heavy demands on its power delivery.

No overload protection systems are fitted to the Linear One so it is possible to cause damage through over-driving. Such damage can occur whatever the power rating of the amplifier and is not covered by any warranty. If ever the sound at high volumes becomes distorted your Linear Ones are at risk of damage. In such circumstances the volume must be reduced.

7. Listening 8. Specification

It is wise before listening to your Linear Ones to make one final check of the cables and connections. If all appears well begin listening at a relatively low level to confirm that the system is operating as expected. Only increase the volume if you are happy that the sound at low levels is fundamentally as expected. If you are unhappy, turn the system off and re-check all the cables and connections.

Linear Ones may take a little time to “run-in”, and similarly the system will also perhaps take some time to reach normal operating temperatures. It is unwise therefore to make rapid judgements about the performance of the speakers. Your ears too will take some time to adjust to the new sound, so revisiting the system set-up, speaker positioning especially, is best left for a few days.

Type: Two-way, reflex loaded, time aligned speaker.

Bass/Mid Driver: 130mm pressed alloy cone with 32mm thermally bonded voice coil. Shielded high- power long-throw magnet system.

HF Driver: Pre-coated textile dome with ferro-fluid cooled neodymium magnet system.

Filter Network: Symmetrical 3rd order at 3.5kHz.

Cabinet: 15mm MDF carcass with composite layer front panel and driver de-coupling.

Frequency Response: 50Hz to 28kHz ±3dB

Frequency Range: 30Hz to 28kHz @ -6dB

Power Handling: 120W peak programme

Amplifier Compatibility: 25 - 120 Watts into 8 Ohms

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

Sensitivity: 89dB for 1 Watt at 1 metre

Dimensions (H x W x D): 363 x 192 x 260mm

Weight: 7 kg (single, unpacked)

Acoustic Energy reserves the right to modify product specifications.

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