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6. Amplifiers 9. The Linear Range
It is wise before listening to your Linear Ones to make one final check of the
cables and connections. If all appears well begin listening at a relatively low
level to confirm that the system is operating as expected. Only increase the
volume if you are happy that the sound at low levels is fundamentally as
expected. If you are unhappy, turn the system off and re-check all the cables
and connections.
Linear Ones may take a little time to “run-in”, and similarly the system will
also perhaps take some time to reach normal operating temperatures. It is
unwise therefore to make rapid judgements about the performance of the
speakers. Your ears too will take some time to adjust to the new sound, so
revisiting the system set-up, speaker positioning especially, is best left for a
few days.
7. Listening
8. Specification
Type: Two-way, reflex loaded, time aligned
speaker.
Bass/Mid Driver: 130mm pressed alloy cone with
32mm thermally bonded voice coil. Shielded high-
power long-throw magnet system.
HF Driver: Pre-coated textile dome with ferro-fluid
cooled neodymium magnet system.
Filter Network: Symmetrical 3rd order at 3.5kHz.
Cabinet: 15mm MDF carcass with composite layer
front panel and driver de-coupling.
Frequency Response: 50Hz to 28kHz ±3dB
Frequency Range: 30Hz to 28kHz @ -6dB
Power Handling: 120W peak programme
Amplifier Compatibility: 25 - 120 Watts into 8
Ohms
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
Sensitivity: 89dB for 1 Watt at 1 metre
Dimensions (H x W x D): 363 x 192 x 260mm
Weight: 7 kg (single, unpacked)
Acoustic Energy reserves the right to modify
product specifications.
The Linear One is a relatively high sensitivity speaker that does not require a
generously rated power amplifier for adequate volume levels to be achieved
in an average listening room. A minimum of 25 and maximum of 120 Watts
into 8 Ohms per channel is recommended. Linear Ones offer a relatively easy
load to the amplifier and do not make unusually heavy demands on its power
delivery.
No overload protection systems are fitted to the Linear One so it is possible
to cause damage through over-driving. Such damage can occur whatever
the power rating of the amplifier and is not covered by any warranty. If ever
the sound at high volumes becomes distorted your Linear Ones are at risk of
damage. In such circumstances the volume must be reduced.
