Genesis G6.1 - User Manual

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Owners Manual and Set-up Guide:
Genesis 6.1 Loudspeaker
Contents
1 A QUICK START SET-UP GUIDE 4
1.1 UNPACKING 4
1.2 ROOM PLACEMENT 4
1.3 POWER REQUIREMENTS 5
1.4 CONNECTIONS 6
1.5 ADJUSTMENTS 6
2 COMPLETE SET-UP GUIDE 7
2.1 POSITIONING 7
2.2 POWER CONNECTIONS 7
2.3 SOURCE INPUT CONNECTIONS 8
2.3.1 RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS 8
2.3.2 ALTERNATIVE INPUT CONNECTION 8
2.4 LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLS 9
2.4.1 TWEETER AND MIDRANGE CONTROLS 9
2.4.2 BASS CONTROL 10
3 TUNING THE SYSTEM 11
3.1 ADJUSTING BASS GAIN 11
3.2 L
OW PASS FILTER 11
3.3 IMAGING AND SOUNDSTAGE 12
3.4 FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS 13
4 THE REFINEMENT STAGE 14
4.1 ONE CHANGE AT A TIME 14
4.2 DEFINING THE SOUNDSTAGE 14
4.3 APPROPRIATE MID-BASS BALANCE 14
4.4 ROOM TREATMENT 15

Genesis G6.1 Specifications

Frequency and Sensitivity

frequency response	55Hz to 36kHz, ± 3dB
sensitivity	89 dB, 1 watt 1 meter

Power

min/max power (tube)	75/500 watts per side
min/max power (solid state)	100/1000 watts per side

Transducers

hf transducers	One 1” Circular Ribbon Tweeter
midrange transducers	One Genesis 5” titanium cone midrange
lf transducers	Two Genesis 6.5” aluminium cone

Impedance and Inputs

input impedance	4 ohms (Nominal)
inputs	High-level with 5-way binding posts
throughputs	High-level with 5-way binding posts

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	H 14½ “ x W 20½” x D 12”
weight	38.5 lbs (17.5kg) per side

Summary

A Quick Start Set-up Guide

Unpacking

Step-by-step instructions for removing speakers from their packaging.

Room Placement

Guidance on initial placement of speakers within the listening room for optimal sound.

Power Requirements

Details on the power needs of the Genesis 6.1 speakers and recommended power connections.

Connections

Instructions on how to connect the speakers to amplifiers and other audio sources.

Adjustments

Initial recommended knob settings for the speaker's onboard controls.

Complete Set-up Guide

Positioning

Detailed guidance on speaker placement, including distance from walls and toe-in angle.

Power Connections

Specific instructions on connecting power, including voltage selection and extension cord usage.

Source Input Connections

Instructions for connecting audio sources to the speaker's inputs.

Recommended Connections

Explains connecting via high-level inputs from power amplifier outputs.

Alternative Input Connection

Loudspeaker Controls

Overview of the speaker's onboard controls for fine-tuning sound.

Tweeter and Midrange Controls

Bass Control

Tuning the system

Adjusting Bass Gain

Low Pass filter

Imaging and Soundstage

Further adjustments

The Refinement stage

One Change at a Time

Defining the Soundstage

Appropriate Mid-bass Balance

Room Treatment

Mastering the Refinements of the system

Specifications