User manual INFINITY CASCADE BROCHURE

[. . . ] 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 516. 674. 4INF (4463) Fax 516. 682. 3523 www. infinitysystems. com © 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. CASCADELIT5/06 Designed, edited and digitally produced by Harman Consumer Group Marketing & Design Center, Woodbury, NY. Infinity, Harman International, CMMD (patent nos. [. . . ] With patent-pending Maximum Radiating SurfaceTM (MRSTM) flat-panel transducers, Cascade delivers uncompromised Infinity sonic performance from strikingly beautiful speakers. High-definition flat-panel video, meet high-performance flat-panel audio. TM 05 2005 Cascade WITH INNOVATIVE FLAT-PANEL TRANSDUCERS, CASCADE IS MINIMALIST IN LOOK ONLY. Imagine you're an audio engineer in search of a something new ­ a dramatically less-intrusive loudspeaker design. The problem is that conventional transducer cones, when coupled with their motor assemblies, are nearly as deep as they are wide. And placing a circular cone in a rectangular enclosure results in rather a lot of wasted space in all directions. Now imagine you're an audio engineer at Infinity, a company with 30 years of experience in electromagnetic induction (EMI) transducers to guide your work. If you could combine the flat, rectangular diaphragm of an EMI device with the motor technology of a conventional loudspeaker cone, you just might have something. MAXIMUM RADIATING SURFACE TM TRANSDUCERS. MRSTM flat-panel transducers in Infinity's Cascade Series permit unobtrusive speaker enclosures that are nearly as thin as they are narrow. And because the MRS diaphragm functions much like a flat piston, Cascade speakers achieve flat broadband frequency response and uniform on- and off-axis dispersion with minimal breakup, even at high listening levels. That's performance that not even the boxiest of conventional loudspeakers can surpass. High-Gloss Silver IT'S NOT EASY BEING FLAT. The appeal of flat-panel transducers has never been more obvious, and the basic technology behind them is straightforward enough. But earlier flat panels had performance limitations in the low frequencies, and were prone to thermal compression. They were also expensive, with several transducers needed for use in high-performance systems. In developing Cascade's MRS transducers, Infinity's engineers incorporated new materials and technologies that have overcome the drawbacks and deliver significant performance benefits. Infinity's patented Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD ) ­ a uniquely rigid lightweight material ­ with strategic ribs and gussets, Infinity engineers were able to strike the perfect balance between electroacoustic efficiency and reliability. ® an ideal piston, for crystal-clear, resonance-free operation throughout the driver's entire dynamic range. INFINITY MRS FLAT-PANEL TRANSDUCER CONVENTIONAL CONE A transducer diaphragm where all points move together and in phase results in less time domain smear, when compared to conventional cone transducers. MORE UNIFORM RADIATION. The flat pistonic response of Cascade's MRS drivers sends a cleaner, more uniform sound to listeners' ears than conventional cones. The geometry of a cone inherently creates signals of unequal length with different arrival times, causing what engineers call "time domain smear. " Cascade's signals arrive together, for exceptional detail and resolution. GREATER DYNAMIC RANGE. In addition to driving the flat diaphragm more uniformly, the dual elliptical voice coils offer another benefit. The greatly increased surface area of the coils allows them to dissipate heat more efficiently, reducing thermal compression and dramatically increasing the speaker's dynamic range. The result is increased sonic clarity with reduced distortion. DUAL ELLIPTICAL VOICE COILS. Another flat-panel challenge was finding a way to uniformly drive as much of the diaphragm's radiating surface as possible. A traditional cone is only driven by a small voice coil at its apex, but flat panels require a completely different approach. Infinity engineers developed dual elliptical voice coils for Cascade's MRS drivers. With more than six times the voice-coil contact of a typical cone transducer, they move the diaphragm much like CMMD cones consist of a stiff aluminum core, deep-anodized on both sides (alumina) for increased strength and rigidity. CMMD DIAPHRAGM. Optimizing the parameters of Cascade's flat-panel diaphragms presented a serious engineering challenge. But by reinforcing ® 8-1/4" 3-15/16" 1-1/4" BEYOND THE BOX. The first Infinity speaker system was also the first in the industry to include a powered subwoofer. This innovation led directly to the heightened realism of the home theater systems enjoyed by movie lovers all over the world. Now, Infinity's Cascade Model Fifteen and Model Twelve make the ubiquitous black-cube subwoofer a thing of the past. Deep, realistic bass is an essential element of the cinematic experience. [. . . ] (With wall-mounted models, the footprint disappears entirely. ) Even the powered subwoofer ­ that most essential of Infinity innovations ­ has an unexpected new look. Narrow, elegant and (above all) thin, Cascade will surround you with brilliant, captivating sound, without intruding on your space. Has there ever been a more beautiful way to experience the full excitement of your favorite movies and music? MODEL NINE FLOORSTANDING Recommended Amplifier Power Range Frequency Response Sensitivity (2. 83V @ 1m) Nominal Impedance Crossover Frequency Mid-Bass Driver(s) 10 ­ 150 Watts 80Hz ­ 20kHz (±3dB) 40kHz (­6dB) 87dB 8 Ohms 1, 500Hz; 24dB/Octave Dual 7-3/4" x 3-3/8" (197mm x 85mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded 1" (25mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded 47" x 10-1/2" x 11-1/2" (1194mm x 267mm x 292mm) ® ® MODEL SEVEN FLOORSTANDING 10 ­ 100 Watts 100Hz ­ 20kHz (±3dB) 40kHz (­6dB) 85dB 8 Ohms 1, 800Hz; 24dB/Octave 7-3/4"x 3-3/8" (197mm x 85mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded 1" (25mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded 47" x 10-1/2" x 11-1/2" (1194mm x 267mm x 292mm) ® ® MODEL FIVE BOOKSHELF/ON-WALL 10 ­ 100 Watts 100Hz ­ 20kHz (±3dB) 40kHz (­6dB) 85dB 8 Ohms 1, 800Hz; 24dB/Octave 7-3/4" x 3-3/8" (197mm x 85mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded 1" (25mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded Wall-mounted 22-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" (572mm x 140mm x 140mm) On included base 30-1/4" x 7-3/4" x 8-1/2" (768mm x 197mm x 216mm) Wall-mounted ­ 13. 5 lb/6. 1kg On included base ­ 20. 5 lb/9. 3kg ® ® MODEL THREE V BOOKSHELF/ON-WALL 10 ­ 150 Watts 80Hz ­ 20kHz (±3dB) 40kHz (­6dB) 87dB 8 Ohms 1, 500Hz; 24dB/Octave Dual 7-3/4" x 3-3/8" (197mm x 85mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded 1" (25mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded Wall-mounted 30" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" (762mm x 140mm x 140mm) On included base 36-5/8" x 7-3/4" x 8-1/2" (930mm x 197mm x 216mm) Wall-mounted ­ 18 lb/8. 2kg On included base ­ 26 lb/11. 8kg ® ® MODEL THREE C CENTER CHANNEL/ON-WALL 10 ­ 150 Watts 80Hz ­ 20kHz (±3dB) 40kHz (­6dB) 87dB 8 Ohms 1, 500Hz; 24dB/Octave Dual 7-3/4" x 3-3/8" (197mm x 85mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded 1" (25mm) CMMD, magnetically shielded 5-1/2" x 30-3/4" x 6" (140mm x 781mm x 152mm) Wall-mount included ® ® High-Frequency Driver Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight 28. 2 lb/12. 8kg 24. 7 lb/11. 2kg 18 lb/8. 2kg MODEL FIFTEEN POWERED SUBWOOFER MODEL TWELVE POWERED SUBWOOFER REAL-WOOD CHERRY VENEER Amplifier Output Frequency Response Low-Frequency Driver(s) Crossover Frequency R. A. B. O. S. TM (Accessory kit included) Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight 800 Watts RMS 32Hz ­ 150Hz (­3dB) 29Hz (­6dB) Four 6" x 6" (150mm x 150mm) Adjustable 50Hz ­ 150Hz or LFE Yes 13" x 37" x 8-1/2" (330mm x 940mm x 216mm) 98 lb/44. 5kg 300 Watts RMS 32Hz ­ 150Hz (­3dB) 28Hz (­6dB) 10" (250mm) CMMD Dual 10" passive radiators Adjustable 50Hz ­ 150Hz or LFE Yes 20" x 15" x 13-7/8" (508mm x 381mm x 352mm) 42 lb/19kg ® HIGH-GLOSS BLACK HIGH-GLOSS SILVER [. . . ]