Diamond S400 - Manual

Product Owners Manual
COMPONENTS
Serial Number____________________________________________________
Date Of Purchase__________________________________________________
Diamond Audio Technologies, LLC.
6965 S. Priest Drive, Suite 5
Tempe, Arizona 85283 USA
PHONE:
(480) 813-6200
FAX:
(480) 813-6210
SERVICE/TECH SUPPORT:
480-813-6200
TECH SUPPORT EMAIL:
[email protected]
WEB:
www.diamondaudio.com
SPECIAL THANKS
Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a Diamond Audio Technologies HEX Series speaker system.
Your new HEX series system is comprised of loudspeakers and crossovers that have been precision
engineered to produce the highest sound quality possible.
For more than a decade, Diamond Audio has been dedicated to excellence in sound reproduction
technology. Our products represent the latest advances in loudspeaker technology. Only the very
best materials find their way into Diamond products.
Because of their flexible installation possibilities, please consider having your new speakers
professionally installed by an authorized Diamond Audio dealer. This will assure a clean and
efficient installation, and extend your one year warranty to three years.
Please keep in mind that prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels in excess of 100 dB can
cause permanent hearing loss. This high performance speaker system can exceed that level.
Please exercise restraint in its operation in order to preserve your ability to enjoy its fidelity for
years to come.
Sincerely,
The Diamond Audio Team
FEATURES
Proprietary Composite HEX Cone Technology
Butyl Rubber Surrounds
Die-Cast Aluminum Frames
Flat Progressive Spider
Integrated Lead Wires
Ferro Fluid Cooled Neodymium Tweeters
Model Specific, Competition Grade Crossovers w/ RAF Output
Parts List - S400, S500, & S600
(2) Hex Mid-Bass Speakers
(2) Hex Grills w/ Mounting Ring
(2) Mounting Gaskets
(2) Hex Crossovers
(2) Hex Tweeters in Flush Mount Cups
(2) Hex Tweeter Surface Mounting Cups
(1) Mid-Bass Mounting Hardware Kit
(1) Tweeter Mounting Hardware Kit
MID-BASS SPEAKER CONNECTION
The terminals on the HEX component mid-bass drivers
feature a recessed mechanism to allow direct
connection of speaker wire up to 12 gauge. This
allows for a very clean and secure connection without
exposed terminals. Strip the end of the wire and
insert into the terminal and gently tighten down the
terminal screws with a small manual Philips
screwdriver. Power screw guns are not recommended
as they can cause the terminals screws to strip. Do
not solder or tin the wire before connection, it can lead
to failure if terminal screws are tightened too much.
Turn Counterclockwise
to loosen setscrew. Turn Clockwise
to tighten setscrew.
Warranty
Diamond Audio warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase. Should service be necessary under this warranty
for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period, Diamond Audio will
replace or repair (at our discretion) the defective merchandise at no charge.
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent
to the original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express
warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties,
whether expressed or implied, shall apply to this product there after. Some states do not allow limitations on
implied warranties; therefore these exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If your Diamond Audio speakers need service, defective merchandise must be returned to your local
Authorized Diamond Audio dealer for warranty. Return only the defective component. Non-defective items
received will be returned freight collect. Freight damage and return shipping is not covered under warranty.
Include proof-of-purchase with the returned items. Warranty expiration on items returned without
proof-of-purchase will be determined from the manufacturing date code. You can confirm that a dealer is
authorized for service by the display of a current authorized dealer window decal. Any questions can be
directed to the Warranty Department at (480) 813-6200. This warranty is valid only if the product is used for
the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover:
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MOUNTING
Mid-Bass Mounting
The illustration above shows the parts included and correct mounting assembly of the HEX
component mid-bass drivers. Grill is optional. Be sure to check the available mounting depth
before installation begins. Use of the foam gasket is recommended to ensure a proper seal
between the speaker and mounting surface.
CROSSOVERS
Tweeter
Each HEX component system comes with a pair of model specific adjustable crossovers. Under
the cover there are a pair of jumpers that control tweeter and RAF levels. These jumpers are
designated “TWEETER” and “REAR”. The tweeter adjustment has settings for -2dB of
attenuation, +2dB of gain or 0dB which is flat.
RAF
Each HEX component crossover has a third set of outputs marked “RAF”. This stands for Rear
Acoustic Fill. This output can be used to power and additional speaker off the same channel
without effecting the impedance load on the source unit. The level of this output is determined by
the jumpers in the crossover marked “REAR”. The jumper has settings for -10dB of attenuation,
-5dB of attenuation or off. When off, the RAF outputs are flat, or have no attenuation.
Tweeter Mounting
When flush or surface mounting tweeters, make sure
desired location can accommodate the hole sizes
and depth required. Mount cup using provided
hardware, flush mount illustration shown on right.
Mount surface cup with provided screws in tweeter
mounting kit. Snake speaker wires through tweeter
cup, connect tweeter to wires, and snap tweeter into
cup by pushing down gently. Be careful not push on
the center of the tweeter grill.
Tweeter
Optional RAF
Bi-amp
Mounting Cup
Clamp
Ring
Screw Clips
Mounting Ring
Gasket
Mounting Screws
Mid-bass Driver
Grill
COMPONENT SYSTEM CONNECTION
The following illustration shows how to connect one channel of the Hex component system.
Crossover
Tweeter
Mid-bass Driver
Amplifier
Optional RAF
3-WAY SYSTEM CONNECTION
THIELE/SMALL PARAMETERS
HEX speaker systems offer the ability to run a true 3-way component system by just using a
special add-on kit, model number S6.0mx3. This add-on kit is compatible with all HEX component
systems and is fully programmable for high pass frequency and attenuation. The add-on
crossover also is bi-amp ready (be sure to flip the bi-amp switches). See illustration below for
wiring instructions.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
Parameter (unit)
Sensitivity - 2.83V@1m (dB)
Qts
Fs (Hz)
Vas (L)
Re (ohm)
Xmax (mm/N)
Impedance (ohm)
RMS Power (watts)
S.0ts
91
0.65
1520
n/a
6.5
n/a
8
90
S.0ta
92
0.54
1650
n/a
7
n/a
8
100
S600/6.0mx3
91
0.49
51
25.3
3.4
3.5
4
170
S500
91
0.37
60
8.5
3.2
3.5
4
150
S400
90
0.35
70
8
3.3
3.5
4
100
Model (inches)
Total Diameter (A)
Mounting Diameter (B)
Screw Hole Diameter (C)
Mounting Depth (D)
Magnet Diameter (E) S6.0mx3
6.3
5.4
5.9
2.4
3.8
S600
6.3
5.4
5.9
2.4
3.8
S500
5.5
5
5.2
2.1
3.5
S400
5
4.2
4.5
1.8
3
Component
Crossover
Tweeter
Mid-bass Woofer
Amplifier
Sx3
Crossover
Mid-range Driver
(A)
(B) (C)
(D)
(E)
S.0ta/s
2.3
2
n/a
0.8
n/a