Final Sound 300i User Manual
Final 300i loudspeaker User Manual
release 1.3 –US-
Final Sound B.V. Eisenhowerweg 8D 5466AC Veghel The Netherlands http://www.finalsound.com
Final Sound, L.L.C. 500 West Cummings Park, Suite 2500 Woburn, MA 01801 T:(781) 938-6416 F:(781) 938-6415
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Congratulations ........................................................................................................................3
2. Final Sound Model F300i floor standing loudspeakers........................................................... 4
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1. Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a Final Sound flat-panel loudspeaker system.
You have invested in the finest instrument for audio reproduction available. The Final Sound product
line consists of front- and rear flat-panel loudspeakers, center loudspeakers and subwoofers.
The product line is based on a unique modular system. Final Sound offers you the possibility to start
buying a stereo system and easily extend this at any convenient time into a complete Final Sound
Home Theatre system. You can do this just by adding a center loudspeaker and/or another set of Final
Sound flat-panel loudspeakers.
The Final product line is designed to surpass the performance of other existing loudspeakers and
contains some of the most elegant and sophisticated designs ever used for music reproduction.
Our flat-panel loudspeakers are capable of producing very pure and accurate sound due to their ultra
low mass diaphragm. The Final Sound technology has evolved through many years of research and
development.
The Final Sound subwoofers are designed to match perfectly with the characteristics of the Final
Sound loudspeaker panels.
The Model F300i loudspeakers are designed for the use in a stereo setting or a so-called 5.1 home
theatre configuration.
The Model F300i flat-panel loudspeakers are floor-standing loudspeakers. However, Final Sound
provides a wall mountable version of the 300i panel.
300i-based stereo system
The Final Sound Model F300i stereo system consists of the following components:
2 F300i Final Sound flat-panel loudspeakers (left and right channel).
The F300i does not reproduce frequencies below 95Hz. Therefore it is very important
that a subwoofer, such as our S110 or S220 (purchased separately), that can
reproduce the lower frequencies be used.
300i-based home theatre system
It is simple to build a 300i-based home theatre system with the following components:
4 F300i Final Sound flat-panel loudspeakers (left, right and surround channels).
A Final Sound center panel (150i or 400i).
A subwoofer (S110 or S220).
300i-based virtual surround system
2 F300i Final Sound flat-panel loudspeakers (left and right).
A Final Sound virtual surround receiver.
A subwoofer (S110 or S220).
Manual contents
This manual includes the instructions for the Final 300i, the Final 300i wall mountable panels and
basic information about the Final subwoofer.
Please read and follow these instructions carefully before you connect your Final Sound system to
your amplifier. These instructions are very important and will prevent you from experiencing any delay
or system damage, which might occur in a trial and error situation.
The Final Sound loudspeaker system consists of separate products, which can function individually or
perform as a complete system.
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2. Final Sound Model F300i floor standing loudspeakers
How to unpack the Final Sound F300i stereo system
The Final Sound Model F300i stereo system consists of two separate packaging units. The Model
F300i flat-panel loudspeakers and the optional Final Sound subwoofer are packed separately.
(the 300i panels for the rear channels in home theatre applications are basically the same panels as
the front loudspeakers. All unpackaging and assembling instructions for the rear panels are identical to
those for the stereo front panels)
The Model F300i Stereo flat-panel loudspeaker packaging contains:
- 2 Model F300i flat-panel loudspeakers (left and right)
- 2 power supplies 12VDC
- 2 footplate assemblies
- assembly materials including screws to fix the flat-panels on the footplates
- 1 manual
Each individual component is packed in its own carton. The easiest way to unpack is to open the
upper side of the box (check the labels), take out the separate units and carefully remove the cartons
and plastic bags. Take care to avoid putting pressure on the black loudspeaker’s stator plates.
If your packaging is not complete, do not operate the system but contact your dealer.
We recommend you to save all packaging materials for possible later use.
If any unit appears to be damaged when unpacking, do not operate the damaged unit. Repack the unit
in its original carton and notify your authorized Final Sound dealer immediately.
Assembling Model 300i
Assembling the Model300i floor standing panels is straightforward. The kit should contain:
Two foot plates
Two aluminum spacers
8 spikes
6 hexagon screws
1 Allen key
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Just follow the pictures for assembling the 300i models.
What´s in the 300i package?
Position the three parts like this
Put them together using the screws
Fix the screws firmly, using the Allen key
And then really tight
Mount the spikes or feet
The end result should be like this
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What is the function of the Final Sound front and rear loudspeaker panels?
The Final Sound flat-panel front loudspeakers are the main channels in a stereo setting or a virtual
surround system and have a dual role in a home theatre system. The front and rear loudspeakers are
used to create ambient effects. In a home cinema setting even actions occurring at the back of the
listener will be reproduced. Both in a stereo configuration and a home theater configuration, the flatpanel loudspeakers function in close harmony with the Final Sound
subwoofer.
Where do I place the Final Sound loudspeaker panels?
There is a difference between a left (front/rear) and a right (front/rear) Final
Sound loudspeaker panel. Each Final Sound loudspeaker panel is divided
with two vertical spacers in three segments. The narrow strips have to be
oriented to the inside. The difference is shown in the figure on this page.
To illustrate the best position for the loudspeaker panels we have to differentiate between Final Sound
Stereo and Final Sound Home Theatre configurations. Please note that electrostatics are dipoles, i.e.
the loudspeakers produce sound from both sides of the panels. This means an electrostatic
loudspeaker should always be placed away from the wall and turned under a slight angle with the wall
(not parallel with the wall).
Typical room layout
The figure represents a typical room set up for stereo and/or home theatre. The figure shows:
• The subwoofer’s preferred positions, depending on the panels you choose.
• The base line between the front loudspeakers.
• The stereo loudspeaker’s position.
• The full home theatre loudspeaker placement.
• The preferred position for the center loudspeaker.
• A preferred unequal distance between the side walls and the panels (a, b, c and d).
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Application 1: The Final Sound home theatre configuration:
The Final Sound home theatre configuration consists of two front-loudspeakers, two rear/surround
loudspeakers, a center loudspeaker and preferably our S110/S220 subwoofer. We recommend a
symmetric positioning of the loudspeakers with respect to the screen, as to enhance the “home
cinema experience”. Center loudspeaker and front loudspeaker panels should be located on the same
horizontal axis. Sometimes it’s even better to place the center loudspeaker slightly further away than
the front loudspeakers. You want to create an “arch” that places the 3 loudspeakers in the front at the
same distance from the listener as shown in the illustration.
The surround or rear loudspeakers should be positioned adjacent to and slightly behind the primary
listening area, on the rear wall or floor to provide a sense of spaciousness and ambience for all
surround sound formats.
For the subwoofer’s instructions and placement, you can read more in the chapter ‘Final Sound
subwoofer’.
Audio/Video receiver settings
The loudspeakers in the Final Sound home theatre system are designed to function in perfect harmony
as a full range system together with the subwoofer. For an optimum performance your audio/video
receiver settings are very important.
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In terms of your audio/video receiver settings, the front-, rear- and center loudspeaker channels have
to be set as SMALL satellites, when using the Model F300i flat-panel loudspeakers. How to install the
optimal channel settings differs with the brands of the audio/video receivers and therefore we
recommend reading the audio/video receiver manual or contact your dealer how to get the best
settings in order to get the Real Final Sound out of your system.
Application 2: Final Sound stereo configuration:
The panels in a stereo setting (two front panels) are preferably located in a symmetrical way and away
from the walls for optimum imaging. The panels need to point slightly towards the favorite listening
position as you can see in the figure above. The other loudspeaker panels shown are not applicable in
a stereo setting. For most of the Final panels you need a subwoofer.
Application 3: Final Sound virtual surround configuration:
For virtual surround, you only need two front panels, a subwoofer and a (stereo) receiver with some
virtual surround mode. This mode, together with two loudspeakers, will present a kind of five channel
emulation which will give you a very broad stereo stage just as in a movie theatre. Virtual surround is
based on SRS True surround or Dolby Virtual.
How do I connect the Final Sound loudspeaker panels safely?
The loudspeaker panels are labeled with an L (Left) and R (Right) code.
Each flat-panel loudspeaker panel comes with a 12VDC power supply, which has to be connected to
the mains. It is necessary to connect the flat-panel loudspeakers to the mains; otherwise they won’t
function. The flat-panel loudspeakers are designed to stay on the mains permanently, however it is
better to disconnect them during thunderstorms and when they will be not used for a long time.
The front and rear flat-panel loudspeakers are equipped with loudspeaker terminals, which are suited
for spades or common loudspeaker wires. The red loudspeaker terminal has to be connected to the
red terminal (+) on the audio/video receiver and the black terminal has to be connected to the black
terminal (-) on the audio/video receiver.
Before connecting the front and rear loudspeaker panels, all sound system equipment should be
disconnected from the mains. This will avoid the risk of damage to your system while connections are
made or broken. If you experience any problems installing the flat-panel loudspeakers please contact
your authorized Final Sound dealer.
How to clean and maintain the Final Sound loudspeaker panels?
Always unplug the Final Sound flat-panel loudspeakers from the mains and shut off all sound
equipment before you start cleaning.
Dry clothe cleaning
Dry clothe cleaning is a weekly recommendation to wipe off dust. Cleaning on a regular base will
prevent the insides of the panels to collect too much dust. To prevent fire or shock hazard, clean only
with a DRY clothe and prevent pushing the black(sound producing) parts of the loudspeaker panels.
Never use cleansers or chemicals or any liquids, which risk dripping into the loudspeaker panels.
Using chemicals can harm the stator´s protective cover. In that case, the panel does not approve to
the safety regulations any more.
Vacuum cleaning
It’s important to vacuum clean the panels once in two months. Switch off the panel’s power and wait at
least 15 minutes to start cleaning. Use a soft brush and don’t apply too much air pressure to the
panels. If the vacuum cleaner is very strong, keep some distance between the vacuum cleaner´s
brush and the panels. Vacuum clean both black panels (every electrostatic panel does have two black
stator plates).
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3. Final Sound 300i wall mountable loudspeakers
How to unpack the Final Sound F300i wall mount stereo system
The Final Sound Model F300i wall mount stereo system consists of two separate packaging units. The
Model F300i flat-panel wall mountable loudspeakers and the optional Final Sound subwoofer are
packed separately.
(the 300i wall mountable panels for the rear channels in home theatre applications are basically the
same panels as the front wall mountable loudspeakers. All unpackaging and assembling instructions
for the rear panels are identical to those for the stereo front panels)
The Model F300i stereo flat-panel wall mountable loudspeaker packaging contains:
- 2 Model F300i wall mountable flat-panel loudspeakers (left and right)
- 2 power supplies 12VDC
- Wall bracket kit and assembly materials
- 1 manual
Each individual component is packed in its own carton. The easiest way to unpack is to open the
upper side of the box(check the labels), take out the separate units and carefully remove the cartons
and plastic bags. Take care to avoid putting pressure on the black loudspeaker’s stator plates.
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