Cambridge SoundWorks T100 User Manual

T100

Tower Loudspeakers

Newton Series

™

Introduction

Thanks for choosing a Newton Series loudspeaker.

The T100 features the finest drivers, precision internal

crossover circuitry and an elegant enclosure design.

The Product Development Team at Cambridge

SoundWorks believes there is no better combination of

audiophile-level attention to detail and reasonable cost.

AFTER UNPACKING

Store the shipping carton and packing material for

future transport needs.

CONTENTS

A) One Loudspeaker

B) Two Support Stands

C) Six Stand Bolts

D) Four threaded posts (“spikes”)

E) Four disc feet

F) Four lock nuts

G) Four soft foot pads

Also necessary:

A philips screwdriver (no.2, preferably)

to install the stands

Two lengths of speaker wire

INSPECTING FOR DAMAGE

Examine the speaker system carefully for shipping

damage. If there is any, do not install or use the

system. Return the speaker to the store where you

made the purchase or call Cambridge SoundWorks at

1-800-FOR-HIFI (1-800-367-4434) for assistance.

INTRODUCTION

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A

C

F

B

G

E

D

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STAND AND FOOT ASSEMBLY

Attach the stands to the base of each speaker using

three bolts for each stand (see diagram). The stands

are identical. Tighten the bolts securely.

Choose which foot option is correct for your
situation:

Disc Feet: The disc feet insure stable speaker place-

ment on most flat surfaces and low pile carpet. Adhere

the four soft foot pads to the bottom of the disc feet if

you have a smooth, flat floor surface. The four feet

should be used without the pads on carpet.

Disc Feet With Spikes: Each threaded post has one

pointed end for use as a carpet spike. This point can

pierce thick carpeting and support the speaker from

the floor underneath. Note: these spikes will make

small but deep punctures in most floors. Use the Disc

Feet to avoid this.

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Disc Feet Installation:

1. Install the pointed end of a threaded post into the

end of each arm of the metal stands. Twist and

hand tighten each post.

2. Thread a lock nut most of the way up each post.

3. Screw a disc foot onto the end of each post about

seven complete turns.

4. Apply the self-adhesive foot pads, if necessary for

your floor surface. Raise the speaker upright.

5. When the final speaker placement is determined,

adjust the position of each disc foot on the threaded

post until stable placement has been achieved.

Hand twist the lock nut down onto the disc foot to

secure.

Disc Feet With Spikes Installation:

It is difficult to move the speaker once the spikes are

installed on the stands. Install the Disc Feet on the

speaker first and determine exactly where you want to

place the speaker on a carpet, then change the feet to

exposed spikes.

1. Install the blunt end of a threaded post into the end

of each stand arm. Twist each until it stops turning

but do not tighten them.

2. Thread a Disk Foot most of the way up each post.

Raise the speaker upright.

3. Adjust each threaded post until stable placement

has been achieved. Hand twist the Disc Feet up

against the metal stand arm to secure the spike.

If you find the spikes are not long enough to pierce the

carpet with the Disc Feet installed, you can use the

lock nut instead or omit both.

Disc Feet Installation

Disc Feet With Spikes Installation

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For a two channel system (stereo), place the speakers

to form an angle between 25 and 55 degrees with your

listening position.

For a home theater system, place the speakers close

to the left and right sides of the monitor. This helps

create a cohesive sonic presentation across the left,

center and right front speakers.

Avoid positioning the face of either speaker near a

wall. Reflected sound will degrade the overall accura-

cy of the speaker’s tonal balance

Avoid positioning a speaker in a corner. Reflected sound

from the corner will also degrade the tonal balance.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

RECOMMENDED DISTANCE

APART FOR STEREO

20˚ - 55˚

ANGLE

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DISTANCE

APART FOR HOME THEATER

SURROUND

SPEAKER

SURROUND

SPEAKER

CENTER CHANNEL

MAIN SPEAKERS

45

˚

ANGLE

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SPEAKER WIRE PREPARATION

The T100’s can be driven from a receiver, an integrat-

ed amplifier or a preamp/power amplifier component

system. This manual refers to a “receiver” throughout,

but all the instructions apply to integrated amplifers or

preamp/power amplifier setups as well.

Use at least 18 gauge speaker cable for short runs

(under 15 feet). Use 16 gauge or heavier speaker

cable for longer runs.

1. Determine how long the speaker cable should be

for each speaker. Cut the speaker cable into the

appropriate lengths.

2. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the two individual

conductors in the speaker cable. Twist the exposed

strands of bare wire together.

3. Attach any connector plugs (like banana plugs) at

this time.

4. Determine which conductor you will use to connect

the positive terminals of the amplifier and speaker

together. One of the two conductors of a speaker

cable can usually be distinguished by printing or a

ridge on the insulation. Some times the metal of the

conductors has two different colors.

Strip 1/2 inch

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MAKING THE CONNECTION

1. Unscrew the speaker’s red and black connector

knobs to expose the holes in their threaded shafts.

2. Insert the stripped end of one cable’s “indicated”

conductor into the speaker’s red (+) connector.

Hand-tighten the knob to secure the connection.

Make sure no stray strands of wire are exposed.

If you are using a cable connector plug, connect it

according to its instructions

3. Repeat the procedure for the cable’s other conduc-

tor and the speaker’s black (–) connector.

4. Connect the other speaker cable’s conductors to the

other speaker.

5. Connect the opposite ends of the speaker cable to

the speaker outputs of your receiver. Remember to

observe channel and polarity (Left Positive, Left

Negative, Right Positive, Right Negative).

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (H x W x D): 32 1/2x 7 3/8x 12 1/2inches

(825 x 186 x 320 mm)

Base width: 113/

16

inches (284mm)

Weight: 34 pounds

The T100 can be safely used with receivers rated above

20 watts per channel. There is little advantage to using a

receiver larger than 200 watts per channel with these speak-

ers, but any size receiver may be used should it be available,

so long as the receiver is not operated at excessive levels.

Warning About Excessive Amplifier Distortion

Operating a receiver (of any power rating) beyond its maxi-

mum undistorted output level creates distortion - added high-

frequency sound not part of the musical program. Distortion

dramatically increases the internal operating temperature of a

loudspeaker and will eventually cause the speakers to fail

due to burned or melted internal parts. While Cambridge

SoundWorks includes the most heat-tolerant parts commen-

surate with good acoustic design, the speaker’s Limited

Warranty against defects in materials or workmanship does

not apply to parts that show evidence of having failed from

long-term operation at very high temperatures.

Enclosure Cleaning

The speaker enclosures can be cleaned with a window-

cleaning product. Use a soft, lint-free cloth only. Avoid spray-

ing any cleaner on the grille panels.

Brush or vacuum the grille panels if dust accumulates

on them.

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