S-3EX

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S-3EX
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Istruzioni di utilizzo / Handleiding /
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
Contents
Before you start
What’s in the box
About the EX series
Technology behind the S-3EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ceramic Graphite Diaphragm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Magnesium Alloy Diaphragm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bass Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bass Enclosure Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Crossover Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Collaboration with Air Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation and Placement
How to install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mounting the Fall-Prevention Fastener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Choosing Where To Place The Speaker Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connections
Connecting to an amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Single-Wire Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bi-Wire Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bi-Amplification Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Other Information
Attaching/Removing the Grille Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cleaning the speaker cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used
electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.
Private households in the member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to
designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.
By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential
negative effects on the environment and human health. K058_A_En

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Before you start
• The nominal impedance of this speaker system is 6 Ω.
Connect the speaker system to an amplifier with a load
impedance ranging from 4 Ω to 16 Ω (a model with “4 Ω to 16
Ω” displayed on the speaker output terminals).
In order to prevent damage to the speaker system resulting
from input overload, please observe the following precautions:
Do not supply power to the speaker system in excess of the
maximum permissible input.
When using a graphic equalizer to emphasize loud sounds in
the high-frequency range, do not use excessive amplifier
volume.
Do not try to force a low-powered amplifier to produce loud
volumes of sound (the amplifier’s harmonic distortion will be
increased, and you may damage the speaker).
Caution: installation
When placing this unit, ensure that it is firmly secured and
avoid areas where it may be likely to fall and cause injury in the
event of a natural disaster (such as an earthquake).
Do not attach these speakers to the wall or ceiling. They may
fall off and cause injury.
Do not install your speakers overhead on the ceiling or wall. If
improperly attached, the speaker grille can fall and cause
damage or personal injury.
Switch off and unplug your AV equipment and consult the
instructions when connecting up components. Make sure you
use the correct connecting cables.
Caution: in use
Do not place the speaker on an unstable surface. It could
present a hazard if it falls, as well as damaging the equipment.
Do not use the speaker to output distorted sound for long
periods of times. This can result in a fire hazard.
Do not sit or stand on the speaker, or let children play on the
speaker.
Do not put large or heavy objects on top of the speaker.
Do not place magnetic objects such as screwdrivers or iron
parts near the tweeter or midrange. Since the speakers use
strong magnets, the objects may be attracted, causing injury
or damaging the diaphragm.
CAUTION
These speaker terminals carry HAZARDOUS LIVE
voltage. To prevent the risk of electric shock when
connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables,
disconnect the power cord before touching any
uninsulated parts. D3-4-2-2-3_A_En
What’s in the box
Spike bases x3
Mounting pads 3 types, 2 each
Metal catch x1
Screw (for metal catch) x1
Grille x1
Operating instructions
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About the EX series
The EX series, incorporating the abundant technological know-how behind Pioneer's flagship TAD speaker series, was developed
with the goal of creating the ultimate speaker possible in its price range.
The design and production of the EX series result from an international effort that represents the finest in Pioneer's speaker technology.
Technology behind the S-3EX
CST
The core driver of the system is the Coherent Source Transducer
(CST), which draws on the technology used in TAD. The tweeter
diaphragm is mounted concentrically within the apex of the
midrange cone and provides a point source of sound from 400 Hz
to 100 kHz. The CST ensures a perfect spectral balance between
the direct and reflected sounds that arrive at the listener's ears,
providing a more consistent sound throughout the listening room
and improved imaging capability.
Ceramic Graphite Diaphragm
The CST's tweeter features a ceramic graphite diaphragm that
provides top-level strength and dampening characteristics that
are practically unrivaled by any other available materials currently
used in high-end audio speaker systems. Ceramic graphite's
lightness and exceptional strength combine to create speakers
whose diaphragm resonance can be pushed far beyond their
audible range.
Velocity (m/s)
18 000
16 000
14 000
12 000
10 000
8 000
6 000
4 000
2 000
0
0.005 0.015
Inner Loss
0.025
Magnesium Alloy Diaphragm
The CST's midrange features a magnesium alloy diaphragm
whose characteristic lightness and high inner loss provide
excellent transience and minimal coloration of midrange sounds.

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Bass Drivers
The bass driver pictured below serves as the foundation of the S-
3EX speaker system. The driver's strength is the result of the
Aramid/Carbon composite material, originally created during the
development of the S-1EX, that is used in its diaphragm. Pioneer's
exclusive LDMC magnetic circuit technology has been
incorporated in order to preserve linearity from low to high output
levels and minimize distortion.
Bass Enclosure Construction
The unique form of the S-3EX is based upon logical necessity. In
order to synchronize the arrival time of sound from the CST and
the two bass drivers, each driver is mounted upon a baffle that
serves to create a highly delicate curve known as the "precision
curve" (see illustration below). Made of up to 100 mm thick MDF
(Medium Density Fiberboard), this baffle is, moreover, strong
enough to contain the force of the drivers. Additionally, the bass
port has been carved out of an extremely thick block of MDF,
resulting in the reduction of wind noise for clear, deep bass.
precision curve
3 m
1 m
Crossover Networks
The crossover networks use only the finest components. Air cored
coils, noninductive resistors, and film capacitors in the signal path
are all carefully chosen and optimized for the CST driver to provide
the greatest transparency to the signal. The bass drivers use
silicon steel plate core inductors that minimize distortion and loss
during energy transfer. All components are connected directly to
their respective wiring materials, instead of a printed circuitboard,
allowing for minimal loss and maximum performance.
Collaboration with Air Studios
Since its establishment by George Martin in 1969, London,
England's Air Studios has earned unequivocal respect from
scores of artists who recognize it as the world's premier recording
studio. The Air Studios seal that was awarded to the S-3EX
indicates that these speakers are capable of producing the highquality
sound demanded by the world's top-class sound creators.
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