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Congratulation and thank you for purchasing of the Sub
Utopia Be self-powered sealed subwoofer. We are pleased
to share with you our philosophy: "the spirit of sound".
This high performance subwoofer features the latest tech-
nical development from Focal-JMlab in terms of speaker
conception and amplifi cation, whether it is for hi-fi delity
or home theatre systems. In order to make the most of
this subwoofer, we advise you to keep carefully this user's
manual so that you can consult it later.
Specifications
" W " ® Subwoofer 40cm (16")
The exclusive " W " cone sandwich technology (glass/foam/
glass) allows an unmatched ratio lightness/stiffness for deep
and strong bass, with no distortion.
Multiferrite magnet
Provides a high level of magnetic energy and the vented
structure improves the cooling of the voice coil.
TFP (Turbulence Free Port)
Reduces dramatically air noises.
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Amplifier BASH 1000 Watts
The BASH ® technology (Bridge amplifier/Switch Hybrid)
combines very high efficiency and low distortion and a high
quality sound.
Variable active crossover
Allows a precise adjustment of the reproduced bass
bandwidth.
Variable phase
Optimisation of the coupling subwoofer/speakers.
Automatic temporised of the switch on/off
Automatic standby & switch on of the amplifier.
Balanced inputs XLR
Professional-like connections on big lengths possible thanks
to a total immunity towards electromagnetic interference.
Direct input LFE and stereo dissociated
Possible optimisation of 2 adjustments for listening on 2
channels or multi-channels.
Solid MDF panels
5cm-thick panels guarantee an optimum stiffness to
eliminate vibrations and guarantee strong bass.
An example of this equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the following European directives and
inter-national standards:
Electromagnetic compatibility
EN 55103
Electrical safety
EN 60065
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The Focal-JMlab guarantee only applies if the
enclosed guarantee card is returned to us
within 10 days of purchase.
Utopia Beryllium line
User manual Sub Utopia Be line
• Specifications
• Introduction
• Connections
• Installation
• The "W ® " cone
• TFP port (Turbulence Free Port)
• BASH ® amplifier
• International guarantee
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"W" Subwoofer
Bash TM
TFP Port