German Physiks Troubadour 80 Owners manual

Troubadour 80 User Manual

This product complies with European Union EMC Directive
(89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EC)

© German Physiks 2007
Revision d
Released 21st October 2007

We reserve the right to change the information contained in this manual without notice. For the
latest version please see our web site at www.german-physiks.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................3

2. UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS ..............................................................................................3

3. PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE TROUBADOUR 80 ........................................................................4

4. LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT AND SET-UP ....................................................................................5

Listening Room Layout ....................................................................................................................5

Loudspeaker Placement ..................................................................................................................5

Stands:........................................................................................................................................5

Distance from rear wall: ..............................................................................................................5

Distance from side wall: ..............................................................................................................6

5. CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS ...........................................................................................7

Titanium DDD Version .....................................................................................................................7

High Frequency Level Control ....................................................................................................7

Low Frequency Roll-Off Control .................................................................................................7

Carbon Fibre DDD Version ..............................................................................................................8

High Frequency Level Control ....................................................................................................8

Low Frequency Roll-Off Control .................................................................................................8

Input Terminal Connections .............................................................................................................8

6. REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS ......................................................................................9

7. LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN.................................................................................................................9

8. CARE OF YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS....................................................................................................9

9. WARRANTY .........................................................................................................................................10

10. SERVICE AND SUPPORT..................................................................................................................10

11. HOW TO CONTACT US .....................................................................................................................11

12. TROUBADOUR 80 SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................12

13. WARRANTY REGISTRATION............................................................................................................13

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1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the German Physiks Troubadour 80 loudspeakers for your audio system. The
design uses two DDD drivers and may be operated either full range where a compact high quality
loudspeaker is required for a small room, or in conjunction with a sub-woofer where higher sound levels
are required. The Troubadour 80 is entirely handmade and is built and tested by highly skilled
technicians at our factory in Germany.

Every step in the design and manufacture of this product has been dedicated to producing a loudspeaker
that will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment.

We strongly recommend that you read this manual before you attempt to use the loudspeakers.

2. UNPACKING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS

NOTE: When lifting the loudspeakers out of the packing, hold them

around the base. Do not lift them by the DDD driver support
pillars (see figure 3) as this may damage the driver.

The DDD drives are protected with cardboard covers. We

recommend that these be left in place until the loudspeakers
have been placed in their final location so as to guard
against accidental damage during handling.

The Troubadour 80 comprises two loudspeaker modules and two crossover modules. The two
loudspeakers are packed in one carton and the two crossovers and interconnecting cables are packed in
a second carton. Before opening the cartons, please inspect them for damage. If you see any damage
to the cartons, please contact the supplying audio dealer immediately and provide them with a full
description of the damage. Do not attempt to unpack the loudspeakers until you have spoken with the
dealer and have been advised how to proceed.

Please retain all of the packing as you will need this should it be necessary in the future to ship the
loudspeakers. Should you need to return the loudspeakers to the factory, you must use the original
packing. The use of any other packing may result in the loudspeakers sustaining damage in transit.
Such damage is not covered by the warranty. Should you require replacement packing, please contact
your German Physiks dealer, the national distributor or the factory directly.

Use Figure 1 to identify the major components and confirm that the cartons contain the following items:

Item Quantity Description

1 2 Troubadour 80 loudspeakers
2 2 Troubadour 80 crossovers
3 2 Crossover cable
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If any items are missing, or if any item shows signs of damage, please contact the supplying audio
dealer immediately.

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Figure 1. Troubadour 80 Major

Components

Feet

Troubadour 80 Crossover Crossover cable

There are two versions of the Troubadour 80. One is fitted with a titanium DDD driver and the other is
fitted with a carbon fibre DDD driver. Each version has its own specific design of crossover. Please use
figure 2 below to confirm that the correct version of the crossover has been supplied.

For titanium DDD driver For carbon fibre DDD driver

Figure 2. Troubadour 80 Crossovers

3. PRINCIPLE FEATURES OF THE TROUBADOUR 80

DDD support

pillars

DDD support

pillars

DDD driver

DDD driver

Input terminals

Serial number

label

Figure 3. Principle Features of the Troubadour 80

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