Focal ELECTRA 1000 S Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 9

ELECTRA ® 1000 BE/S SERIE
U s e r m a n u a l
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Accessories
Floorstanding loud-speaker systems include four decoupling spikes and four butyl cone and could be screwed, if
necessary, into the four metal inserts situated on the base of the loudspeaker. These spikes ensure a better stability
for floorstanding speakers, particularly if the floor is not perfectly flat and smooth. This stability improves clarity in
bass and midrange by decoupling the system from the floor and thus reducing floor-born resonances.This required
stability allows the energy delivered by the woofer cone to be integrally converted into sound. The enclosed spikes
are adjustable in height. After having adjusted the height of the spikes, don't forget to lock them with the locknut.
When the use of the spikes proves to be necessary, we advise you to place a piece of metal (such as a coin) between
the floor and the spike in order to avoid scratching a tiled floor.
Bookshelf speakers can be placed on an optional stand specially developed for them.
Cable
Don't underestimate the importance of the cable: make sure you chose the appropriate section and length. Let your
retailer advise you.
Foam Bung for Bass Tuning (Electra 1007 Be/S only)
This foam bung allows you to make some fine adjustments to the bass performance of your loudspeakers. The
Electra 1000 Be/S loudspeakers have been designed to reproduce deep bass in an even manner for a «free space»
position. If you position your loudspeakers close to a wall, bass frequencies are further enforced. Similarly, some
rooms have an acoustic that exaggerates low bass. The foam bung allows you to reduce the amount of energy from
the port to reduce bass level and improve damping in such situations.
It is advised that you use the foam bung for both loudspeakers. Insert the foam bung into the port tube until it is flush
with the front surface.
About amplifiers
Contrary to what one might think, it is not a too powerful amplifier that might damage a loudspeaker, but rather a
lack of power. Actually if the output level of the amplifier is too high it will saturate and distort which will irremediably
damage the tweeter.
The power handling and frequency response of the loudspeakers is good enough to highlight the qualities or weak
points of the amplifiers they are combined with. Let your retailer help you make the right choice, matching your
personal taste and budget.
Conditions of guarantee
All Focal loudspeakers are covered by guarantee drawn up by the official Focal distributor in your country.
Your distributor can provide all details concerning the conditions of guarantee. Guarantee cover extends at least to
that granted by the legal guarantee in force in the country where the original purchase invoice was issued.