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Genesis 1.1 User Manual

Genesis 1.1
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Owners Manual and Set-up Guide:
Genesis 1.1 Loudspeaker System
Contents
1 SET-UP GUIDE 5
1.1 UNPACKING 5
1.2 PLACEMENT OF THE GENESIS 1.1 LOUDSPEAKER 8
1.3 WOOFER CONNECTIONS 9
1.4 SERVO-CONTROLLED BASS AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS 10
1.5 CROSSOVER CONNECTIONS 11
1.6 REMOTE CONTROL 12
1.7 CROSSOVER CONTROLS 13
2 TUNING THE SYSTEM 13
2.1 BEGIN WITH THE BASS LEVEL 14
2.2 IMAGING AND SOUNDSTAGE 15
2.3 PHASE CONTROL 16
2.4 FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS 17
3 THE REFINEMENT STAGE 17
3.1 RUNNING-IN THE SYSTEM 17
3.2 M
AKE ONE CHANGE AT A TIME 17
3.3 D
EFINING THE SOUNDSTAGE 18
3.4 APPROPRIATE MID-BASS BALANCE 18
3.5 ROOM TREATMENT 19
3.6 M
ASTERING THE REFINEMENTS OF THE SYSTEM 20
4 THE TECHNOLOGY 21
4.1 DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: DIPOLAR LINE SOURCE 21
4.2 T
HE GENESIS RIBBON TWEETER 22
4.3 75-INCH MIDRANGE RIBBON 23
4.4 THE SERVO-BASS ADVANTAGE 23
4.5 T
HE WOOFER TOWER 24
4.6 S
ERVO-CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER/CROSSOVER 25
4.7 THE CROSSOVER 25
4.8 C
ORIAN™ BAFFLE, WINGS AND BASES 26
4.9 S
UMMARY 26
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Genesis 1.1 Specifications

Frequency and Sensitivity IconFrequency and Sensitivity
frequency response16Hz to 36kHz, +/- 1dB
sensitivity91 dB 1 watt 1 meter
Transducers IconTransducers
HF transducers per side26 Genesis 1” Circular Ribbon Tweeters (20 front, 6 rear)
midrange transducer per sideSingle 75” Ribbon
LF transducers per sideSix Genesis 12” woofers with ribbed aluminum cones
Power and Impedance IconPower and Impedance
input impedance4 ohms (nominal), 33K ohms (amplifier)
amplifier power ratingSix channels per side @400 watts each
amplifier inputs1 pair XLR (balanced), 1 pair RCA (single ended)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
weight per side1, 250 lbs (568kg)
weight amplifier per side70 lbs (32kg)
mid/tweeter wing dimensionsH 90” x W 41.5” x D 5” each
woofer tower dimensionsH 90” x W 15.5” x D 19” each
amplifier dimensionsH 10” x W 12” x D19” each
crossover dimensionsH 3” x W 6” x D 8” each

Summary

Set-up Guide

Unpacking

Detailed instructions for safely unpacking the large loudspeaker system components.

Placement of the Genesis 1.1 Loudspeaker

Guidelines for optimal room placement and listener positioning for best sound.

Woofer Connections

How to connect the woofer towers to the bass amplifiers using provided cables.

Servo-controlled Bass Amplifier Connections

Explains different methods to connect the servo-controlled bass amplifiers to the system.

Crossover Connections

Instructions for connecting the crossover boxes to the speaker wings and amplifiers.

Remote Control

How to operate the woofer amplifier's functions using the remote control.

Crossover Controls

Details the knobs on the crossover box for adjusting rear tweeter level and soundstage height.

Tuning the System

Begin with the Bass Level

Step-by-step guide to setting the woofer volume and low-pass filter for optimal bass.

Imaging and Soundstage

How to adjust speaker placement for precise imaging and a wide soundstage.

Phase Control

Adjusting the woofer phase angle to improve imaging and soundstage coherence.

Further Adjustments

Fine-tuning bass response, resonance, and overall speaker placement.

The Refinement Stage

Running-in the System

Recommends a disc to accelerate the speaker's break-in period.

Make One Change at a Time

Essential advice to make adjustments sequentially for effective tuning.

Defining the Soundstage

Tips for achieving a spacious and deep soundstage by adjusting speaker spacing.

Appropriate Mid-bass Balance

Achieving proper coupling and balance between midrange and woofer frequencies.

Room Treatment

Guidelines for treating front walls, sidewalls, and rear walls for optimal acoustics.

Mastering the Refinements of the system

Advice on the art of fine-tuning and achieving sonic perfection.

The Technology

Design Philosophy: Dipolar Line Source

Explains the core acoustic principles behind the Genesis 1.1 design.

The Genesis Ribbon Tweeter

Details the advanced ribbon tweeter technology used in the system.

75-inch Midrange Ribbon

Describes the large midrange ribbon driver and its sonic benefits.

The Servo-bass Advantage

Explains the unique servo-bass system and its distortion reduction benefits.

The Woofer Tower

Information about the woofer tower design, drivers, and servo integration.

Servo-controlled Amplifier/Crossover

The integration of the amplifier and crossover circuitry for low frequencies.

The Crossover

Details on the design and components of the system's crossover network.

Corian™ Baffle, Wings and Bases

Discusses the use of rigid Corian material for baffles and structural integrity.

Summary

A concise overview of the Genesis 1.1 system's capabilities and philosophy.

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