CABASSE ARCHIPEL 17 Series Loud Speakers Instruction Manual

CABASSE ARCHIPEL 17 Series Loud Speakers

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Instructions – Carefully read through all the safety and operating instructions before switching on any device for the first time.
• Cleaning – Always take off the power cord before cleaning the device. Do not use cleaning solvent, whether liquid or air spray. Using a soft, damp cloth is recommended.
• Accessories – To avoid incidents, only use accessories expressly recommended by Cabasse.
• Installation on a piece of furniture and stands – Do not place this device on an unsteady surface, i.e., a stand, tripod, table, shelf, etc. It may fall and cause serious injury to a nearby child or adult.
• Power cords – The power cords must be laid out in such a way that they cannot be walked on, pinched, or bent under other devices. Also, pay special attention to the matching of the plugs and the connection of the cord to the device.
• Lightning – For better protection against lightning or if the device must remain unused for long stretches of time, unplug the power cord and antenna jack. This minimizes potential damage due to lightning or line surges.
• Overloads – Avoid overloading the power plugs, extension cords, or power relays. This could result in fire or electric shocks.
• Checks – After any servicing of the device, ask the technician to perform appropriate testing to make sure that the device works safely.
• Exposure to high temperatures – The device should be kept away from heating sources, such as radiators, heaters, amplifiers, or any other similar item likely to make the operating temperature rise excessively.
• Plastic bags – Keep them away from children to prevent any risk of suffocation.

UNPACKING

After opening the top carton flaps, fold the carton flaps right back and invert the carton contents. Remove the cutting template and the upper foam form, then the grill, followed by the speakers. Keep the grilles away from the work area until you are ready to fit them. We suggest that you retain the packing for future use.

Check the contents of Archipel 17ICP and 17ICD:

• 2 speakers with 1 round and 1 square grille each
• 1 alignment template

Check the contents of Archipel 17ICPS:

• 1 speaker with 1 round grille and 1 square grille
• 1 alignment template

SET-UP AND POSITIONING

Check that there is no conflict with other installations (pipe work, air conditioning, powercabling, etc.). In existing construction, use a stud-finding tool to map the construction accurately and a pipe detector to scan the proposed installation position. Avoid installing the speakers in the same cavity as flimsy ducting, which may be induced to rattle.

The speakers are designed to operate satisfactorily in a wide range of cavity volumes, ideally above 15 litres (0.53 cu ft). Placement near a wall/ceiling junction or in a corner is to be avoided as it may give rise to too much bass and a boomy quality to the sound. If possible, keep the speakers more than 0.5 m (20 in) from the ceiling edges.

Damping the wall cavity

In addition, loosely fill the whole section of the cavity with wadding. Fibreglass and mineral wool matting supplied for heat insulation are suitable, but not closed-cell foam or expanded polystyrene. Check that no debris may fall into the speaker (especially in ceiling mount situations). To get the best possible results, we advise you to use the appropriate optional item, either the Cabasse backbox for Archipel 17 or the kit for drywall mounting.g

Set-up

• Position the template on the surface as required. Mark around the outside of the template and cut the aperture neatly
• Connect the speaker cable to the terminals and to the amplifier. Respect the phase.
• Position the frame in the wall or ceiling and screw in the 4 screws visible from the front of the frame. These screws swing out clamping dogs that locate behind the drywall.
• Archipel 17ICP and 17ICD: if necessary, swivels the tweeter towards the listening area with a gentle pressure on its perimeter. Do not touch the dome diaphragm of the tweeter.
• The rotation is possible in every direction within an angle of up to 20° for the 17ICP and 30° for the 17ICD.
• Archipel 17ICPS: if necessary, rotates the group of 2 tweeters to optimize the stereophonic soundstage.
• Position the grille of your choice in front of the speaker. It will automatically be fitted thanks to the magnetic link. It is possible to rotate the grille once fitted.

Customising

The grille has a paintable white semi-matte finish, ready, if necessary, to be re-finished to match your own decor.

CONNECTION

Cable section

To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspeakers and avoid power losses, the cables connecting the speakers to the power amplifier must have the lowest possible electrical resistance. To help you in choosing the correct cable gauge, follow the diagram.

Phase

Amplifier and speaker manufacturers typically indicate CABASSE ARCHIPEL 17 Series Loud Speakers connection polarity in one of two ways: red and black or plus and minus. In either case, always connect red or plus to red or plus and black or minus to black or minus. Connections should be identical for all channels.

ARCHIPEL 17ICP SPECIFICATIONS

• Use: in ceiling / in wall
• Ways: 2
• Drivers:
  • 1 x DOM24 pivoting tweeter – soft dome membrane
  • 1 x 17T15 IC midrange-woofer – P2C diaphragm
• Cross-over point: 3,500 Hz
• Frequency response: 48 Hz – 21,500 Hz
• Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 87.5 dB
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Minimum Impedance: 8.3 ohms
• Power handling: 35 W
• Peak power: 280 W
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 24 x 24 x 9.7 cm – 9.4 x 9.4 x 3.8 in
• Weight: 1.3 kg – 3 lbs
• Standard finish: white (paintable grill)
• Use: in ceiling / in wall
• Ways: 2
• Drivers:
  • 2 x DOM24 tweeter on a rotating base – soft dome membrane
  • 1 x 17T15 IC midrange-woofer – P2C diaphragm
• Cross-over point: 3,200 Hz
• Frequency response: 40 Hz – 19,000 Hz
• Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 84 dB
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Minimum Impedance: 6.4 ohms
• Power handling: 2 x 20 W
• Peak power: 2 x 160 W
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 24 x 24 x 9.7 cm – 9.4 x 9.4 x 3.8 in
• Weight: 1.5 kg – 3.3 lbs
• Standard finish: white (paintable grill)
• Use: in ceiling / in wall
• Ways: 2
• Drivers:
  • 1 x DOM25 pivoting tweeter – Kaladex® dome
  • 1 x 17M20 IC midrange-woofer – Duocell diaphragm
• Cross-over point: 2,600 Hz
• Frequency response: 58 Hz – 22,000 Hz
• Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m: 87.5 dB
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Minimum Impedance: 7.2 ohms
• Power handling: 40 W
• Peak power: 320 W
• Dimensions (H x W x D) : 24 x 24 x 10.2 cm – 9.4 x 9.4 x 4 in
• Weight: 1.6 kg – 3.5 lbs
• Standard finish: white (paintable grill)

Maintenance

Users must never attempt to maintain the device on their CABASSE ARCHIPEL 17 Series Loud Speakers own, except for those maintenance operations described in this manual.

Troubleshooting

• You must unplug your device from the power supply and have it checked by a qualified technician if:
• Foreign bodies or liquids penetrated the device.
• The device does not seem to work correctly under normal operating conditions. Only operate the controls described in this manual. Any other operation could damage the device and require an on-site visit from a qualified technician.

AFTER-SALE SERVICE

Cabasse retailers’ network is at your disposal to ensure the after-sales service of your material. To get the list of Cabasse retailers, contact us or consult our website www.cabasse.com.

We receive letters every day from customers expressing the ever-growing satisfaction and musical emotion they have been getting with our speakers over the years. These letters are our first motivation.

Customer Support

• Website: https://www.cabasse.com/
• Ph: +6567380138

FAQs

Are these speakers active or passive?
The Archipel 17 Series’s speakers are all passive. This indicates that they need to be powered by an external amplifier or AV receiver.

What kind of amplifier do I need?
Depending on the size of the space and the arrangement of the speakers, use an amplifier or AV receiver that can output 20–100W RMS per channel at 8 ohms.

Can I paint the speaker grilles?
The magnetic grilles can really be painted. To prevent clogging the perforations, remove the speaker’s grille before painting and use spray paint rather than a brush.

Do these speakers support Dolby Atmos or DTS:X?
When connected to a suitable AV receiver, they can be utilised in ceiling placements as Atmos height channels even though they are not Atmos-certified.

Do I need to maintain the drivers?
The drivers don’t need any regular maintenance. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to dust sometimes and look for loose wires.

How can I reduce dust accumulation in ceiling installations?
Cleanliness can be preserved by using grille covers and periodically sweeping the area surrounding the speaker apertures.