Introduction
Thank you for choosing AAD loudspeakers.
Their refined and natural sound character will
greatly enhance your listening pleasure. Great
attention to detail has gone into the design and
manufacturing of AAD loudspeakers, which
are built with only the finest materials. They
will provide many years of excellent
performance.
By using many proprietary components, The
C-Series is the result of concentrated efforts
to combine superior sonic performance with
exceptional aesthetic design to suit the
modern living environment. Some of the
features of C-Series include:
Smooth and extended frequency response.
The AAD speakers are able to produce
wide musical range from bass through
mid-range frequencies and up to the
highest frequency beyond human limits.
1.
High acoustic output. This means that
modest amplifiers will be able to produce
acoustical levels normally associated with
amplifiers with substantially more rated
2.
power.
Superior transient performance. The
speakers are able to give definition to
percussion sound such as piano, drums and
triangles, all of which will be reproduced
3.
with startling clarity.
Precise stereo imaging. Close tolerance
pair matching of drivers ensure a stable
stereo image. Minimal phase crossovers
ensure great depth and width of the sound
4.
stage.
Compatibility and flexibility. The C-Series
includes many models of bookshelf, centre
channel, floor standing, rear surround
speakers and subwoofers in various sizes
to provide maximum flexibility for
different home theater and stereo
application. No matter what your
requirements are and type of room you
have, a custom designed system by using
speakers from the C-Series will meet your
5.
personal needs.
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Placement
For stereo listening, you may choose any one
pair of bookshelf or floor standing model. The
size of speakers should be determined by the
size of your living space so that they can
provide sufficient volume. The two
loudspeakers should be placed an equal
Two Channel Stereo Application
distance from your listening position.
Bookshelf systems will also benefit from
placement on stands or shelves. The C-Series
stands are designed to match the bookshelf
speakers functionally and aesthetically.
Placing the loudspeakers in corners or against
a wall will result in the strongest ( but not
necessarily the most accurate ) bass. For the
best stereo imaging, we recommend that the
systems be placed so that the high frequency
transducers are as close as possible to the ear
level of a seated listener.
Every room has different acoustic
characteristics and people have different tastes
in sound. You should experiment to find out
the placement position that satisfy your
personal tastes.
Please refer to Table 2 for different system
configuration depending on room sizes.
Multi - Channel Application
To get the best surround sound from your
C-Series speakers, we recommend to position
the speakers at the same distance from the
listening position.
The center speaker, however, may be moved
closer, but not beyond the straight line
connecting the two front speakers. The rear
speakers may also be closer to listening
position than the front speakers to suit the
configuration of your room.
Notes:
Do not place the center or rear speakers
farther away from the listening position
When mounting the rear speakers on side
walls perpendicular to the listening position
they should be placed 60~90 cm above the
listener's ear level at sitting down position.
than the front speakers.
Depending on the shape of your room,
you may wish to place the rear speakers
behind you instead of on the side walls. In
this case, you can use a pair of large floor
standing speakers matching your front
speakers.
Main Speaker
Absorption Panel
Diffusion Panel
1/5 1/5 1/5
1/5 1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Connections
Make sure your amplifier is off and
disconnected from power while you are
connecting speakers to amplifier. Turn your
amplifier on only after you check and make
Two Channel Stereo Application
Connections are made at the terminals located
on the back of the loudspeaker system. The
terminals accept spade plugs, bare wire or
banana plugs. For best results, use high quality
All C-Series loudspeakers have 4 gold plated
binding post for single or bi-wring options.
speaker cables.
Single Wiring
This method uses only one pair of cables to
connect each speaker to the amplifier. ( as
shown in Figure 1).
For each channel, the red terminal on the
loudspeaker should be connected to the red or
(+) loudspeaker connection terminal on the
receiver or amplifier. The black terminal on
the loudspeaker should be connected to the
black or (-) loudspeaker connection terminal
on the receiver or amplifier. Connecting the
loudspeakers in this manner ensures that they
will be in phase; that is, work together rather
than in opposition. Connecting the
loudspeakers out of phase will not damage
them, but will result in less bass and poor
imaging.
Note: make sure the metal links are in place
Note:
sure speakers are properly connected.
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Connections
Single Wiring
Bi-wiring increases the flow of current and will
usually improve the sound quality. This method
uses two pair of cables: one pair for the upper
two terminals and one pair for the bottom two
terminals ( as shown in Figure 2 ).
Connect the speakers to amplifier the same
manner as you do single wiring.
Note: remove the metal links.
Adding center and rear speakers to the left and
right channels will enhance the surround
effects of motion pictures. If you choose
smaller models, an active sub-woofer is
Single Wiring
You will need one pair of cable for each speaker
in the system.
On the back panel of your AV amplifier, locate
the Front Speaker, Center Speaker, and Rear
Using the same method as connecting two
channel stereo speakers, connect left and
right, center, and rear speakers to the
corresponding terminals on the AV
amplifier. Again, be sure to match the
speaker cables to the appropriate terminals
on the components: (+) to (+) and (-) to (-)
to ensure sufficient bass and clear imaging.
For sub-woofer connection and operation,
please refer to Sub-woofer Owner's Manual.
Amplifier with only one set
speaker output
Note:
Care & Service
General Care
The loudspeaker cabinet may be cleaned
with a slightly damp cloth. Grilles should be
kept on the speakers to protect the drive
units when the speakers are not being played.
Never use any solvents to clean any part of
The grille is held in place by pins near the
edges. To remove the grille, grasp it by both
the system.
top and bottom edges and pull gently. To
replace the grille, reposition it carefully and
press gently at the corners. Do not push on the
center area of the grille. Keep the grille free
of dust and dirt. To clean, remove the grille
from the cabinet and vacuum lightly.
Warranty & Service
essential for adequate bass reproduction.
The C-Series speakers come with warranty
period of 3 years, starting from the date of
purchase. This warranty is provided to
original owner, and covers defect in
materials or workmanship that occurs in
If this is not possible, call or write to:
Should you need service on your speakers,
please bring it to the dealer whom you
purchased from along with sales slip.
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Speaker terminals.
Damage in shipment.
Damage caused by accidental or intentional
misuse or abuse.
Units not registered with American Acoustic
Development Int'l Ltd.
Damage resulting from unauthorized
modifications or repairs.
The warranty is void if serial number on the
product has been removed.
normal use.
Liability is limited to the repair or replacement,
at our option, of any defective component and
shall not include property or consequential
damages which may result from the failure of
this product. You will void warranty if the
cabinet is opened without factory authorization.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
This warranty does not include:
C - Series Family Products C - Series Specifications
Standard Cabinet Finish: Cherry / Classic black leather ( vinyl )
For reference only. You may choose your own system to suit your demand for volume.
C-44 C-44W C-45
C-150
SD-10 SUB C-550 C-660 C-880
C-204
C-305
C-44
C-44 W
C-45
C-204
C-305
C-150
C-550
C-660
C-880
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155 x 150 x 260
260 x 90 x 260
287 x 143 x 260
191 x 253 x 375
158 x 198 x 495
191 x 251 x 530
SD-10
191 x 251 x 940
228 x 295 x 1055
270 x 350 x 1260
320 x 365 x 430
3.5
3.5
5.5
7.3
6.8
11
15.5
19.5
27.5
18.5
8 Ohm
8 Ohm
4 Ohm
6 Ohm
4 Ohm
6 Ohm
6 Ohm
4 Ohm
4 Ohm
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Bookshelf
Center Channel
Center Channel
Floor Standing
Floor Standing
Floor Standing
Sub-Woofer
1x4" 1
1x4"
1
2x4"
2
1
1x5 "
1
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5
2x4"
1
1
2x5 "
1
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5
1
2x5 "
1
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5
1
2x6 "
1
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5
2x8"
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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1x10"
87
87
89
89
89
89
89
91
91
90 -22
90 -22
38 -22
45 -22
85 -22
80 -22
45 -22
35 -22
30 -22
25 -200
20 -200
20 -150
20 -120
20 -100
20 -75
20 -100
20 -80
20 -75
20 -75
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C-Series Home Theatre System Recomendation
C-44
C-44 W
C-45
C-204
C-305
C-150
C-550
C-660
C-880
Stand
Wall Bracket
C-350
SD-10
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Room Size ( m )
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15 - 20 20 - 30 25 - 35 28 - 40 30 - 40 30- 45 30 - 50
Terms Reference
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American Acoustic Development Int'l, Ltd.
Instead of a normal suspension construction, the
AAD Fixed Suspension Midrange ( FSM ) uses
an innovative design. The small movements of
the cone lightly compress and stretch the ring.
Because the ring's surface area is small, it
radiates relatively little sound, and what little
movement it does have always follows the cone
Firstly, the whole cone begins to respond much
quicker in a given time. In the time domain this
equates to a better transient response. In the
frequency domain it indicates a more extended
high-frequency response, and indeed the
response of this driver is smoother to higher
frequencies and allows a better-integrated
edge because it is so tightly coupled.
increase in clarity for the listener.
Fixed Suspension Midrange ( FSM )
crossover to the tweeter. Secondly, the final
pattern of cone movement is even more random
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than for the regular driver, with a resultant
Phase Alignment Device ( PAD )
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear
of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them when calling upon
your dealer regarding this product.
If this is not possible, call or write to:
Should you need service on your speakers, please
bring it to the dealer whom you purchased from
along with sales slip.
Owners Record
Foster controlled, uniform dispersion and
accurate phase response throughout a large
What emerges is a detailed, incredibly true
and transparent high-frequency presentation.
Power response is immediate, with lightning
speed and instantaneous reproduction of
transient information. Integrity of the upper
harmonics is completely intact and the
tweeter's uncanny accuracy and high-fre
quency articulation is a decided advantage
in an era of extended bandwidth formats.
listening window.
Fixed Suspension Midrange ( FSM )
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of purchase:
Dealer shop:
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