Carver ALS Mk3 Owners manual
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Message
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Bob Carver
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Dear CARVER
Thank
We realize that there
speaker
the differences
are not
you
designs
always apparent
Customer,
for choosing
from
between
my speakers.
are an abundance
which to choose,
various models
the
at first
glance.
and
of
phase problems
and
driver arrays
Complementing
sign is a
Hz, and
pattem at the base
cular
with
"classic"
designed
that result
complex crossovers.
the
full-range
vented
to fire downward
woofer tuned
of the ribbon.
together,
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a full-range
transducers
problem
plicated
midrange and treble
ribbon handles the
above
with instant
power
resonance
that transcends
Carver's
of multiple
crossovers.
150 Hz without
to experience
dynamic response,
handling
in a
design
induced colorations.
design.
AL-llI
Dipole Loudspeakers
ribbon driver.
an elegant solution
are
Instead of two or
entire
and vivid stereo
that
can deliver
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These ribbon
driver arrays and
transducers,
sound spectrum
frequency anomalies
stunning
is free of cabi-
Your
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conventional
use
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Following
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Carver
craftsmanship
your
Sincerely,
speaker
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new Carver
Loudspeake"
more critical
loudspeakers.
the
you get
system.
proud
to
and design,
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present
Loudspeakers.
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with most con-
than
in this Owner's
you
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Bob Carver
Manual
new
in
by
Unpacking
Note:
the
the
1.
damage.
signs
before
2.
simplify
b-oxes
"bottom"
lpproximately
have
moving
listening
3.
you
around
AL-III
the bottom
near
not
holding
4. At this
of damage.
pears
Carver dealer
5. Inventory
Your system
The front
assembled
5. Make
which
Al-lll Loudspeaker panels.
Record these
vided
need these numbers
service or for insurance purposes.
Model:
Serial number
Purchased
Date
Make
extremely
Unpack
spot where you
speakers.
Inspect
you
If
of damage,
proceeding
These
Remove
can literalty
your
attempt
cartons
unpacking.
straight
labels.
another
and
room.
the
speakers. You
at the
to be signs
for
bottom
of the carton,
listening area
to lift the loudspeakers
the ribbon
time, check
If
comes
"wings"
and
a note of the
are
located
convenient
AL-Iil Loudspeaker
at
surc to save
important
the
This
will
the outside
do encounter
contact
further.
are
Just
up, observing
Since
pounds,
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person
setting
the top cap
you
before proceeding
assist
up the
unfold
of the woofer
panels.
do
encounter what
of damage,
the
contents of
packed
and woofer
ready to
on the
numbers
reference.
in the
your
in
speakerc
intend
of the
your
specially
stand the
each
of
the carton from
as
for any visible
use.
serial numbers
rear of
in the
establishing the
to locate
you
save
cartons for
what
Carver dealer
designed
"top"
the
speaker weighs
we
suggest you
you
when
AL-III
the carton.
may
then lift
place
and
possible.
contact
further.
the boxes.
in two
box
your
space
You will
event
System
sales receipt.
close
time.
may
speaker
and
re-
your
in
Then
the
box,
from
them
Please
while
sign
ap-
your
cartons.
are fully
pro-
you
require
It is
to
be
to
as
do
duration
insurance purposes.
Finally,
retum
your
loudspeaker
Carver.
your
of
take
the Warranty
Limited
a moment
system
Wananty
to fiU
Card that
and
Specifications
Features
Frcquency
Impedance
Sensitivity:86
Crossoven
2OkIIz;
below
Rtbbon
Woofer:
order
aligned
downward
Recommended
per
channel;
rated.
Front
Woofer
black
coating.
Shipptng
Dirnensions:
cm) D x72.5"
Featurcs
I
Two-way
I
All frequencies
by
pole
imaging
using
I
Low
throw
t Frequencyrespbnse
kHz.*
I
Provides
tailor
.
tening
I Includes
woofer
bi-wiring and
*lncludes
HztoZOKHz.
Reqrcnse
Nominal
dB
Ribbon
woofer
150 Hz.
flriver:
Wlngs:
Box:
our unique
ribbon,
frequencies
typical room
reproduces
10-inch
woofer
in
a
circular
65 watts
Solid
Hexagonal,
The
Weight:
14.5"(37
(185
dipole
not
multiple
woofer
three level
the AL-IU
environment.
separate
and ribbon
24Hz
4 ohms
operates from 150
48-inch
Quasi-butterworth
Power:
box is vented.
cm)
above
line-source
which
possible
drivers.
system
loudspeakers
biamplification.
gain.
dipole ribbon.
system,
pattem.
Up
minimum,
oak.
80lbs.
cm)
H
loudspeaker
150 Hz
provides
with
handled
tuned
from}4Hzto
controls to
binding
driver, to allow for
Anechoic
and for
out and
came with
retum it
to
6r
to 20
kHz*
Hz to
all frequencies
3rd-
which
with durable
each
W x 16.5"
by a long
fires
to 575 watts
8 ohm
(42
system.
handled
48-inch
speaken
to24Hz.
posts
response is
di-
precise
2O
precisely
your
to
for
lis-
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