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Ultima 20
Stereo bookshelf speakers
Technical Description
and User Manual
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Contents
General Notes and Information ........ 3
For Your Safety ................................... 4
Unpacking and Setup ........................ 6
Care and Cleaning ...........................10
Protecting the Environment ............11
Technical Data .................................11
Before operating the
speakers, please read
the safety notes and user
manual carefully. Only in this way,
you can ensure that all functions are
used in a safe and reliable manner.
Store the user manual in a safe place
and also be sure to pass it on to any
subsequent owner.
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General Notes and Information
Notice
The information in this document
may change without prior notice and
in no way constitutes any liability
on the part of Lautsprecher Teufel
GmbH.
No part of this user manual may
be reproduced in any form or be
broadcasted in any way electronically, mechanically, by photocopy or
recording without the written permission of Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH.
© Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
Version 3.0, July 2018
Original packaging
If you wish to exercise your eightweek right of return, we ask that you
be absolutely sure to hold on to the
packaging. We can only accept the
return of the speakers WITH THE
ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
Empty boxes are not available!
Complaints
In case of a complaint we will need
the following information to process
your enquiry:
1. Invoice number
Can be found on the sales slip
(enclosed with the product) or on the
order confirmation received as a PDF
document, e.g. 4322543
2. Serial number or batch number
Located on the back side of
the device, e.g. serial no.:
KB20240129A-123.
Thank you for your support!
Contact
Please contact our customer service
with any questions, suggestions or
criticism:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
Service:
www.teufelaudio.com/service
Contact:
www.teufelaudio.com/contact
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For Your Safety
Proper use
The speakers are designed for the
playback of audio signals that are
transmitted by an external amplifier
via a speaker cable.
Only use the speakers as described
in this user manual. Any other use
will be deemed as not in accordance
with the instructions and may lead to
damage of property or even persons.
The manufacturer accepts no liability
for damage caused by improper use.
The speakers are intended for
domestic use.
Explanation of terms
You will encounter the following
signal terms in this user manual:
WARNING
This signal term indicates a
moderate risk, which, if not
avoided, may result in death
or severe injury.
CAUTION
This signal term indicates a
low risk, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
This signal term warns you of
potential damage.
Safety notes
This chapter contains general safety
notes which you should always
observe to protect yourself and third
parties. Also observe the warning
notes in each chapter of this user
manual.
An unsuitable setup location may
result in injury and damage.
– If the speakers are not securely
mounted, do not use them in
vehicles, in unstable locations,
on wobbly tripods or furniture, on
underdimensioned brackets etc.
The speakers may tip or fall over
and cause injury to persons or be
damaged themselves.
– Place the speakers in such a way
that they cannot be knocked down
inadvertently and make sure that
the cables do not pose a tripping
hazard.
– Do not place the speakers near
heat sources (e.g. heaters, ovens,
other heat generating equipment
such as amplifiers etc.).
Children can become trapped in
the plastic wrapping when playing
and suffocate.
– Do not allow children to play with
the device or the plastic wrapping.
There is a danger of suffocation.
– Ensure that children do not remove
small parts from the unit or take
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them off of the unit (e.g. control
knobs or plug adapters). They
could swallow the parts and choke.
Extended listening at high volumes
may lead to hearing loss.
To avoid damage to health, avoid
extended listening at high volumes.
– When the volume is set high,
always keep a certain distance and
never hold your ears directly on the
speaker.
– If an amplifier is set to full volume,
this may produce very high sound
pressure. This may have psychological consequences and also
cause physical injury. Children and
pets are particularly at risk. Set the
volume control of your amplifier to
a low setting before you turn it on.
This product contains magnetic
material.
– If necessary, consult your physician
and ask for effects on implants
such as pacemakers or defibrillators.
If the speakers are subjected to
warm temperatures after being
cold – (e.g. after transport),
condensation may occur inside of
them.
– In this case, wait at least 2 hours
before you connect and activate
the speakers.
Improper handling of the speakers
may result in damage or fire.
– Do not place open flames such as
burning candles or similar on the
speakers.
– Ensure sufficient ventilation.
– Do not expose the speakers to
direct sunlight.
– Only use the speakers in indoor
areas.
– Do not use the speakers in wet
rooms and protect them against
dripping or spraying water. Make
sure that no vases or other liquidfilled objects are located on or
near the speakers in order to
prevent liquid from penetrating the
housing.
If the amplifier is underdimensioned, the amplifier may end up in
clipping operation at high volumes,
which could destroy the tweeters.
– Only connect your speakers to
amplifiers, which suit the output of
your speakers.
An overdimensioned amplifier can
destroy the bass speakers due to
excessive volume.
– If the music playback sounds
distorted, reduce the volume.
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Unpacking
• Carefully open the boxes, take out
the EPE foam parts and carefully
lift the speakers out of the box
without touching the diaphragms.
Due to differing customer
requirements, the Ultima20
speakers are shipped without
speaker cables. You can find
suitable cables in our webshop
(www.teufelaudio.com) in the
“Accessories” area.
NOTICE
– Check that all items have been
delivered and that nothing is
damaged. If you find any damage,
do not operate the device; instead
contact our customer service
department.
Location tips
– Select a stable, level base.
– Make sure that the environment is
clean and free from dust.
– Select a location away from heat
sources and direct sunlight.
– Lay the connector cords so that
they do not pose a tripping hazard.
– Do not place any heavy objects on
the cables or the speakers.
Unpacking and Setup
Positioning the speakers
The following data concern an
“ideal listening room”, in which the
listener sits in a central position at
a sufficient distance in front of the
speakers (see the graphic) and no
objects (tables or the like) are located
in between. Unfortunately, the room,
furnishings or other circumstances
do not always allow for optimum
arrangement.
Modern amplifiers offer a variety
of possibilities for electronically
compensating losses associated
with the arrangement. The following
general rule applies: You can always
experiment on what works best in
your listening room in terms of sound
and appearance based on our recommendations. Let your ears (and eyes)
decide!
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Use as rear speakers
Rear Rear
The rear speakers are set up or hung
to the side of or behind the listener at
a height of 1.20 m to 2.10 m (see the
grey areas in the graphic).
The ideal position is offset by approx.
20 degrees from the parallel position
to the listener on the left and right
side . It is generally recommended
that the distance of the rear speakers
to the hearer’s place exceeds one
metre. However, if you (need to) sit
closer, please ensure that the front
sides of the speakers is not directly
facing you. Rather, the speakers must
be angled towards the wall .
Alternatively, you can create a greater
distance by placing the speakers
higher than 1.20 m (e.g. also on the
ceiling) or further away .
Use as front speakers
Stereo
triangle
left speaker right speaker
The speakers should be situated
to the left and right of the listener
and if possible, form an equilateral triangle with the listener – the
so-called stereo triangle (distance
from the listener = distance between
the speakers). The speakers should
project sound straight into the room
or be arranged slightly towards the
listener.
For example, shelves or sideboards
are very well suited as a setup location for the speakers.
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Wall mounting
Wall mounting is also possible. For
this purpose appropriate holders
are available in our webshop (www.
teufelaudio.com) in the “Accessories”
area. They are mounted using the M6
threaded hole located in the speaker
base.
It also serves to fix corresponding
speaker stands, which you can also
purchase in our webshop.
Connecting
CAUTION
Risk of tripping!
– Lay the cables so that
they do not pose a tripping
hazard.
1. Switch your AV receiver or multichannel active subwoofer off.
2. Lay one speaker cable from your
AV receiver or multi-channel active
subwoofer to each speaker. Use a
high-quality double wire speaker
cable with marked strands for this.
The cross-section should amount
to at least 1.5 .
A connector terminal with two terminals is located on the back of each
speaker; the speaker cable must be
attached to them.
The terminals are each marked red
(+) and black (-).
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NOTICE
Make sure the polarity is
correct!
– Connect each of the like
coloured terminals of your
speakers and your amplifier
with one another; otherwise the sound quality will
suffer. To facilitate this, the
individual single wires of the
speaker cables are marked
with different colours or
shapes.
3. Split the single wire down by
approx. 30 mm on both ends and
remove approx. 10 mm of insulation each.
4. Twist the stripped wire ends so
that no strands are protruding. Tin
coating is not necessary.
5. Turn the connector terminal counterclockwise until loose. Run the
stripped cable end into the now
visible hole. Close the connector
terminal by turning them clockwise.
The cable has now been clamped
in place.
6. Connect the speaker cable to your
AV receiver or multi-channel active
subwoofer. You should be able to
find corresponding notes in the
user manual of your device.
Removing the protective
grids
You can take the protective grids off
of the speakers by carefully reaching
behind the protective grids and slowly
pulling them off to the front.
By removing the protective grid,
especially high frequencies will sound
clearer.
When putting the protective grids on,
please make sure that the installation pins slide directly into the corresponding jacks on the speaker.
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Care and Cleaning
The veneered surfaces of our
speakers have a protective surface
coat so they no wood polish is necessary.
NOTICE
External influences may
damage or destroy the device.
– If possible, only use plain
water without any additives.
In case of stubborn marks,
a mild soap solution may be
used.
– Do not use caustic cleaning
products, white spirit,
thinners, petrol or similar
under any circumstances.
Such cleaning agents may
damage the delicate surface
of the housing.
• Ideally, you should remove dust or
small amounts of dirt with a dry,
smooth leather cloth.
• Rub off stubborn dirt with a damp
cloth. Make sure that no liquid
penetrates the speakers.
• Then immediately wipe the
surfaces dry with a soft cloth
without applying pressure.
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Old devices must not be
disposed of with household waste!
Electrical equipment
contains harmful substances and
valuable resources.
Every consumer is required by law
to bring all old electrical devices to
an authorised collection or return
point so that they can be disposed
of in a manner that is environmentally friendly and which preserves
resources.
Protecting the Environment
You can hand old electrical devices
over to the local reusable materials/
recycling centre.
Please contact your vendor directly
for more information about this topic.
Technical Data
Impedance: 4–8 Ohm
Sinus power: 40 Watt (longterm), 80 Watt (shortterm)
Recommended cross-over frequency
when using a subwoofer: 65 Hz
X-over frequencies: 2800 Hz
Low-range speaker: 165 mm
High-range speaker: 25,4 mm
Volume: 10,5 Liter
Dimensions (W × D × H): 215 MM × 251 MM × 335 MM
Net weight: 6,2 kg
You can find further technical data on our website.
Technical changes reserved!
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Manual No. 91548_GB_20180705
Please contact our customer service with any questions, suggestions or
criticism:
Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH
BIKINI Berlin
Budapester Str. 44
10787 Berlin (Germany)
Phone 00800 - 200 300 40 (toll-free)
Fax: +49 (0)30 / 300 930 930
Service: www.teufelaudio.com/service
Contact: www.teufelaudio.com/contact
No responsibility is assumed for the correctness of this information.
Technical changes, typographical errors and other errors reserved.
This appliance fulfils the applicable European and national guidelines. This is confirmed by the CE mark (corresponding declarations
are kept with the manufacturer).
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