CABASSE MC 170 Owner's Manual - page 8
CONNECTION
Cable section
To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspea-
kers and avoid power losses, the cables connecting
the speakers to the power amplifier must have the
lowest possible electrical resistance. To help you in
choosing the minimum correct cable gauge, follow
diagram.
Phase
In order to maintain the phase relationship and
frequency balance of the loudspeaker system,
both loudspeakers must be properly connected to
the power amplifier. When properly connected,
the cones of the drivers of both loudspeakers will
move in the same direction when driven by identical
speakers will move in the same signals. If the cones
move in opposite directions, the resulting out of
phase signals will create a perceptible power loss,
particularly in the low frequencies. The stereopho-
nic message will also be degraded. Amplifier and
speaker manufacturers typically indicate connec-
tion polarity in one of two ways: red and black or
plus and minus. In either case, always connect red
or plus to red or plus and black or minus to black
or minus. Connections should be identical for both
channels. To check that the speakers are in correct
phase, switch the system to mono while music is
being played. if the amplifier does not have a phase
inversion switch, it will be necessary to change over
the connections on one only of the loudspeakers.
If in correct phase, the image should be distinctly
located between the loudspeakers with a slight
loss of bass and low midrange level. If the image
is confused and not centrally located and there is a
drastic loss of bass and low midrange level, recheck
your connections.
MAINTENANCE
The MC170 cabinets are made of medium density
fiber panels, either pvc veneered or protected by
5 layers of high gloss lacquer. These hi-tech finish
do not require any specific care. Use a wet cotton
waste for cleaning, or any cleaning device for wood
or plastic.
SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL DATA
Because of technical improvements already under way in our constant search for optimum quality, Cabasse reserves the right to modify all the
models presented in specification sheets, advertising materials and manuals without prior notice.
Maximal lenght
between recommended
section
amplifier and loudspeakers
4.5 m
1.5 mm
2
6 m
2 mm
2
7.5 m
2.5 mm
2
9 m
3 mm
2
12 m
4 mm
2
ANTIGUA JERSEY SOCOA
main speaker main speaker centre speaker
surround
Position
bookshelf/ floorstanding floorstanding
on stand
Ways
3 3 3
Drivers
10T15MC 10T15MC 10T15MC
complement 1 x 17TN20 2 x 17TN20 2 x 13TN20
Sensivity
88 90 88
1W/1m
(dB)
Cross-over
points 700 - 3,600 700 - 3,600 700-3,600
(Hz)
Frequency
response
60-20,000 57-20,000 64-20,000
(Hz)
Nominal
impedance
8 8 8
(ohms)
Minimum
impedance
3.2 3.2 3.2
(ohms)
Power
handling
70 100 70
(Watts)
Peak
power
550 700 550
(Watts)
Dimensions 40 x 23 x 30 cm 99 x 21 x 30 cm 18 x 50 x 38 cm
h x w x d 15.7x9.1x11.8 in 39x8.3x11.8 in 7.1x19.7x15 in
Weight
9 kg 15 kg 9.7 kg
20 lbs 33 lbs 21.4 lbs