Yamaha Soavo-1 Speaker System Owner's Manual

This document is about precautions to be taken before using the speakers. It includes information on installation location, not placing objects on the speakers, and avoiding placing the speakers where they may be knocked over or struck by falling objects.


Yamaha Soavo-1 Speaker System Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Yamaha
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
192 KB
Published
11 June, 2012
Updated
29 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The Yamaha Soavo-1 is a 3-way, 4-speaker bass-reflex floor-standing tower speaker designed for main channels. It features dual 16 cm A-PMD cone woofers, a 13 cm midrange driver, and a 3 cm aluminum dome tweeter. The unit includes an aluminum diecast stand with spikes to improve stability and sound quality on various surfaces.

The document details safety precautions regarding placement away from heat sources, moisture, and vibration, as well as warnings about the heavy weight of the speaker requiring two people for transport. It provides step-by-step instructions for attaching the front cover, connecting speakers using standard or bi-wired methods to amplifiers with single or dual output terminals, and adjusting spike lengths.

What's inside

  • Precautions
  • Features
  • Placing the Speakers
  • Connections to Your Amplifier
  • Bi-wired Connections
  • Attaching the Front Cover
  • Specifications

Specifications

Type3-way, 4-speaker bass-reflex floor standing tower speaker
WooferDual 16 cm A-PMD cone
Midrange13 cm A-PMD cone
Tweeter3 cm Aluminum dome
Frequency Response35 Hz to 50 kHz (-10 dB)
Sensitivity89 dB/2.83 V/m
Crossover Frequency500 Hz, 5 kHz
Dimensions (WxHxD)349 x 1051 x 487 mm
Weight27 kg (59 lbs. 8 oz.)

Frequently asked questions

How should the speakers be positioned for stereo use?

The speakers should be slightly angled in towards the listeners to obtain better stereo images.

Can these speakers be used with bi-wired connections?

Yes, they support standard and bi-wired connections. Bi-wiring requires removing jumper cables and connecting woofer and tweeter/mid-range terminals separately.

How many people are required to move the speaker?

Two people are required to transport it safely because the unit is heavy.

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