HiVi Home Theater - Manual (Page 2)

Welcome to the World of Swans
Swans Speaker Systems, Inc. has been founded with the goal of researching,
designing, and manufacturing high quality drivers and loudspeakers using original
products and technologies. Hi-Vi RESEARCH - a company with an international
reputation and over ten years of success in the loudspeaker industry has become a
manufacturing base for Swans operations.
With more than ten years of profound experience, our engineers know what it takes
to create a serious product. In order to realize our ambitious goals, we started by
installing the latest high-tech equipment in spacious, modern buildings in California,
USA, creating model facilities for loudspeaker design.
In order to maintain and advance our position, we do not accept compromises.
From the design stage through the manufacturing process, and finally, the all -impor-
tant quality control procedures, every step we take is with one goal in mind - Quality.
Quality in the broadest sense of the term. We use state-of-the-art R & D tools and
software for designing and testing. We have installed sophisticated assembling
equipment in our factories from several well known US and European companies.
All components are carefully specified and checked before being put into production,
no matter where they come from - North America, Europe or Eastern Asia. All sys-
tems undergo multiple Quality Control inspections and tests before being shipped.
Swans have a broad product range to satisfy every customer s demands in virtually
every application category. We are positive that you can find a system that provides
the exact combination of qualities and price for your special requirements.
All drive units designed by Swans are manufactured under the name of Hi-Vi
RESEARCH. Some of these drivers were incorporated into two lines of home the-
ater and stereo loudspeakers marketed under the name Swans and Diva. They have
already received very positive reviews in the international audio press.
With our successful growth we have taken steps to advance our position in the glob-
al loudspeaker market. The F-Series has become the name of our high perform-
ance loudspeaker systems that incorporate our newly developed isodynamic ribbon
tweeters for the ultimate in transparency and resolution, while the Diva Series offers
exceptional value and beauty and the Swans line has become our most internation-
ally successful.
In the design stage of our home theater systems, we carefully match the spectral balance of all of the front loudspeakers in both anechoic and real room acoustic envi-
ronments. This provides for a smooth, seamless integration across the entire front of the sound field, contributing to a more convincing aural and visual experience.
These systems deliver the high dynamic range, good speech intelligibility, and realistic sound images necessary for a completely involving home theater experience.
The stereo loudspeaker lines include models of a variety of sizes and configurations. Our goal with these loudspeakers is to not only create very accurate loudspeak-
ers, but also to create an emotionally involving experience for the listener.
Since we manufacture all drive units used in our systems, we have absolute control over all parameters and customize each driver for the system it is used in. Drivers
are carefully matched before being used in production and all systems are extensively tested after completion for several performance parameters and matched to tight
tolerances before leaving the factory.
Initially, all crossovers are computer-optimized and based on second-order Linkwitz-Riley or third-order Butterworth networks. Then the networks are further refined
through extensive testing and, more importantly, listening sessions.
The use of polypropylene capacitors that have been screened carefully through listening insures maximum transparency in the midrange and tweeter filters. Each filter
rests on its own dedicated board and is isolated from vibration by a rubber interface to eliminate microphonics. Additionally, the boards are separated as far as possible
to prevent interaction.
The cabinets are heavily internally braced to reduce vibrations and provide cleaner sound. CNC machines are used to provide the most exacting tolerances possible
and all wood is treated to reduce moisture content and insure long-term stability. All cabinets and finishes are inspected one at a time to insure perfection in construc-
tion and appearance. The floor-standing loudspeakers are supported by massive brass spikes to provide tighter bass as well as level or tilt the system. After initial
computer design, we fine-tune the complete system through a series of critical listening sessions and in-room measurements.
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