Hafler VRM-5 Owners Manual
VRM5
VRM6
VRM25
VRM26
SATELLITE
SPEAKER
SYSTEMS
®
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Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the HAFLER VRM series of satellites. The VRM series are twoway passive speakers primarily used for front stereo, center channel, or rear surround channel applications. They
are designed for use with high quality Hafler power amplifiers.
The VRM5 and VRM6 are optimized for front stereo and rear surround applications. The VRM5 uses a 1” tweeter
with a 5” driver and the VRM6 uses a 1” tweeter with a 6” driver. The VRM25 and VRM26 are optimized for front
stereo towers and center channel applications. The VRM25 uses a single 1” with dual 5” drivers and the VRM26
uses a single 1” with dual 6” drivers.
Although the VRM satellites are passive models they have technical circuitry and features that ensure excellent
sound quality in every application. Crossover design is a 24dB/octave Linkwitz Riley that filters high frequencies to
the tweeter and low frequencies to the woofer. The 6”driver utilizes a Zobel network to extend the high frequency
range and a parallel conjugate network to maintain Minimal Impedance Deviation (MID). The tweeter circuit also
incorporates optical protection for “overload” protection and a 0dB/-3dB tweeter pad to match the tweeter level to
the midrange for the best balance in sound.
Combine the Ebony Ash Vinyl finish with the technical features and you’ll see the HAFLER VRM series provide the
home theater enthusiast with loud levels, excellent sonic quality, and wide dynamic range, with excellent power
handling and a stylish look.
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INTRODUCTION 1
TABLE of CONTENTS 2
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 3
TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES 4
INSTALLATION
Typical Studio Installations 5
High Performance Home Theater Installations 5
Location 6
SERVICE POLICY & LIMITED WARRANTY 7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8
Table of Contents
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0.19 cubic feet
(5.3) Liters
7 00
12 188
6 75
175
0.36 cubic feet
(10.1) Liters
0.60 cubic feet
(16.8) Liters
5
VRM5 VRM6 VRM25 VRM26
System Type Passive 4th Order Vented 2-way Passive 4th Order Vented 2-way Passive 4th Order Vented 2-way Passive 4th Order Vented
D'Appolito Array D'Appolito Array
Free Field Frequency Response 70Hz-21kHz, +\- 3dB 60Hz-21kHz, +\- 3dB 70Hz-21kHz, +\- 3dB 60Hz-21kHz, +\- 3dB
Nominal Impedance 6 Ohms* 6 Ohms* 6 Ohms* 6 Ohms*
Minimum Impedance 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms 6 Ohms
Power Rating 200W Peak 200 W Peak 200W Peak 200 W Peak
Sensitivity >89dB (w/2.83 vrms @1m) >90dB (w/2.83 vrms @1m) >92dB (w/2.83 vrms @1m) >93dB (w/2.83 vrms @1m)
Peak Acoustic Output >110dB (per pair w/music @ 1m) >110dB (per pair w/music @ 1m) >110dB (per pair w/music @ 1m) >110dB (per pair w/music @ 1m)
Total Harmonic Distortion <3%, 70Hz-150Hz <1%,>150Hz <3%, 60Hz-150Hz <1%, >150Hz <3%, 70Hz-150Hz <1%, >150Hz <3%, 60-150Hz <1%, >150Hz
at 90dB @ 1m on axis at 90dB @ 1m on axis at 90dB @ 1m on axis at 90dB @ 1m on axis
High Frequency Driver 1" (25mm) Silk Dome 1" (25mm) Silk Dome 1" (25mm) Silk Dome 1" (25mm) Silk Dome
Low Frequency Driver 5.25" (133mm) Polypropylene Cone 6.5" (165mm) Polypropylene Cone 5.25" (133mm) Polypropylene Cone 6.5" (165mm) Polypropylene Cone
Full Magnetic Shielding Full Magnetic Shielding Full Magnetic Shielding Full Magnetic Shielding
Cabinet 0.19 cu. Ft. (5.3 liter) 0.32 cu. Ft. (9.0 liter) 0.36 cu. Ft. (10.1 liter) 0.60cu. Ft. (16.8 liter)
Ebony Ash Vinyl on 5/8" MDF Ebony Ash Vinyl on 3/4" MDF Ebony Ash Vinyl on 3/4" MDF Ebony Ash Vinyl on 3/4" MDF
Front Firing Vent Front Firing Vent Front Firing Vents Front Firing Vents
Crossover 4th Order Linkwitz-Riley at 3.2kHz 4th Order Linkwitz-Riley at 3.2kHz 4th Order Linkwitz-Riley at 3.2kHz 4th Order Linkwitz-Riley at 3.2kHz
Woofer Mid Frequency Notch Filter Woofer Mid Frequency Notch Filter Woofer Mid Frequency Notch Filter Woofer Mid Frequency Notch Filter
Woofer High Frequency Zobel Woofer High Frequency Zobel Woofer High Frequency Zobel Woofer High Frequency Zobel
Optical Tweeter Protection Optical Tweeter Protection Optical Tweeter Protection Optical Tweeter Protection
User Selectable -3dB L-Pad User Selectable -3dB L-Pad User Selectable -3dB L-Pad User Selectable -3dB L-pad
Input Gold 5-way Inputs Gold 5-way Inputs Gold 5-way Inputs Gold 5-way Inputs
Dimensions 6
3
/
4
"W x 12
3
/
16
"H x 7"D 7
3
/
4
"W x 13
3
/
8
"H x 9"D 22
1
/
4
"W x 6
3
/
4
"H x 7"D 24"W x 7
3
/
4
"H x 9"D
Weight 10 lbs 15 lbs 21 lbs 27 lbs
* Impedance compatible with an 8Ω output amplifier
Performance Specifications
0.32 cubic feet
(9.0) Liters
7 75
21 25
6 75
13 375
9 00
22 25
7 00
175
24 00
21 25
7 7
9 00
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VRM 5
1. 1” High Frequency Driver
2. Wave Guide
3. 0db/-3db Tweeter Pad
4. Low Frequency Driver
5. Low Frequency Vent
6. Input Terminals (+) and (-)
Design Features
VRM 6
VRM 25
VRM 26
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3
5
6
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6
3
5
1
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4
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