Fostex T96A-EX2 Owner's Manual

Refining the fitting and engagement of individual parts,
diaphragm, horn and equalizer of FT96H, T96A-EX2 is
designed to reproduce a speedy and widespread sound in
the high frequency region with moderate sounding and
afterglow. Used together with a full range speaker unit or a
compete speaker system, its superb characteristics improve
the sound reproduction quality.

• Brass ring / Specially matte finish horn + brass equalizer

Using a brass at the horn opening section as well as the equalizer
eliminates an unwanted sound generated from the horn to the
sound wave output from the aluminum ring diaphragm. A special
matte paint finish on the whole horn section lowers an unneces­sary reflection and realizes a speedy and widespread super high
frequency range reproduction.

• Aluminum ring diaphragm / tungsten vibration deadening
material + special vibration absorbing material

The aluminum diaphragm outer section is solidly fixed by the
aluminum ring for an accurate operation against the input signal.
The tungsten vibration deadening material is inserted between
the ring and the magnetic circuit so that an unnecessary vibration
is not transmitted to the magnetic circuit. Placing the special
vibration absorbing material between the aluminum diaphragm
and the horn reasonably reduces the diaphragm-specific
resonance sound and emits an accurate sound wave to the horn.

• Alnico internal disc magnet circuit / Copper coated pole
piece + copper cap

The same size of alnico magnet as T90A is employed. Attaching
a copper cap to the copper coated pole piece reduces a harmonic
distortion and realizes clear and brilliant high frequency repro­duction.

• Gold coated copper terminal / ø1.4 mm copper/silver alloy
internal wiring material

The terminal post which a thick speaker cable can be connected
without stress is employed. Using a ø1.4 mm copper/silver alloy
internal wiring material reduces a loss on the transmission path to
the voice coil.

Setting the cross-over frequency at 8 kHz or higher with

-12dB/oct is recommended.
T96A-EX2 can be easily added to the speaker system with a
simple network (one capacitor). Refer to the following applica­tions together with the frequency response charts.

Application 1 - FE166En + BK166En

Connect T96A-EX2 with 0.33 µF capacitor in reversed connec­tion to FE166En speaker unit and BK166En back loaded horn
enclosure. T96A-EX2 should be placed evenly with the
BK166En front baffle.

Application 2 - FF165WK + BK165WK

Connect T96A-EX2 with 0.33 µF capacitor in normal phase
connection to FF165WK speaker unit and BK165WK bass
reflex enclosure. T96A-EX2 should be placed 4 mm forward
from the BK166WK front baffle.

Application 3 - FF225WK + BK225WK

Connect T96A-EX2 with 0.33 µF capacitor in normal phase
connection to FF225WK speaker unit and BK225WK bass
reflex enclosure. T96A-EX2 should be placed evenly with the
BK225WK front baffle.

Using T96A-EX2 without the network circuit or the cross-over
frequency is set below the recommended frequency (8 kHz)
could be a cause of trouble.
In order to avoid the sound quality degradation, use a high
quality network components.
Pay attention not to let the dust, rubbish and iron powder into
the horn.

Application 1

Application 2

Application 3

: FE166En + BK166En + T96A-EX2
(C = 0.33 µF, reversed phase connection )
: FE166En + BK166En only

: FF165WK + BK165WK + T96A-EX2
(C = 0.33 µF, normal phase connection )

: FF165WK + BK165WK only

: FF225WK + BK225WK + T96A-EX2
(C = 0.33 µF, normal phase connection )
: FF225WK + BK225WK only

Owner’s Manual

Precaution for use

Applications

Main Features

Special vibration

Absorbing material

Tungsten vibration deadening material

Gold coated

copper terminal

Copper/silver alloy

internal wiring terminal

Brass equalizer

Brass ring

Specially matte finish

Copper pole piece and copper cap

Impedance characteristic

Impedance characteristic

Impedance characteristic

T96A-EX2

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

(dB)

1k 10k2k 5k 20k 40k

Hz

4

8

16

32

64

30

40

φ78

68

68

64

(86)

(17.3)

4

60

40

8.42

Dimensions

Accessories

- Wood screws x 4 pcs.

- Flat washers x 4 pcs.

- M4 cap bolt x 4 pcs.

- M4 wood joint x 4 pcs.

- L wrench

- Packing

- Tweeter base

Horn super tweeter

8 Ω

4 kHz ~ 33 kHz
101 dB/W(1m)
50 W

3.9 kHz
8 kHz or higher
100 g

0.78 kg
ø61 mm

Specifications

Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frequency response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Output sound pressure level. . . . . . . . .

Input (Music). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cut-off frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended cross-over frequency. . .

Magnet weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Net weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Baffle hole diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TERMINAL (-)

4-ø4.5 hole

TERMINAL (+)

Frequency response

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CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

WARNING:

NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Avertissement:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose apparatus

to rain or moisture.

pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer
cet appareil sous la pluie et l’humidité.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilat­eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclo­sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all Instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding ­type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
The apparatus shall be used in an open area.
Cet appareil doit être utilisé dans un endroit a aire ouverte.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on appara­tus.
L’appareil ne doit pas êclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant
de liquide, tel qu’un vase, ne doit être placé sur lobjet.
Mains plug is used as disconnect device. It shall remain readily
operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To
completely disconnect the apparatus from supply mains, the mains
plug of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket
outlet completely.
La prise du secteur et utilisé pou déconnecter le système. La prise
du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement acces­sible pendant son utilisation. Pour être complètement déconnecté
de l’alimentation d’entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Impedance characteristic

(TERMINAL MAX HEIGHT)