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Model 3.3 Technical Specifications

• System Type:

4-way acoustic suspension design, Focused Image Geometry

• In-Room Response at 1M:

23Hz - 26KHz, +/- 2dB, typical

• In-Room Response at 2M:

23Hz - 26KHz, +/- 4.5dB typical

• In-Room Low Frequency Cutoff:

22Hz at 3dB

In-Room Low Frequency Useful Limit:

19Hz at 6db

• Distortion at 87dB SPL:

<0.4%, 35Hz to 20KHz; <2.5%, 20Hz to 35Hz

• Distortion at 97dB SPL:

<1.1%, 45Hz to 20KHz; <6%, 20Hz to 45Hz

• Sensitivity:

87dB (2.83V at 1M)

• Impedance:

6 ohms nominal, 4.3 ohms minimum, 10.5 ohms maximum, no phase angle over +30°

• Recommended Amplifier Power:

30 Watts to 300 Watts per channel, 1000W peak input

• Inputs:

1 pair of gold-plated 5-way binding posts for woofer input 1 pair of gold-plated 5-way binding posts for mid / high

input

• Weight:

123 Ibs. each

• Dimensions:

42"H x 7"W x 31 "D, not including grille or stabilizer kit

• Finish:

Italian black satin laminate, high-gloss mahogany or sycamore laminate

• Driver Information:

Subwoofer:

12" polymer cone in 70-liter acoustic suspension enclosure

Ultra-long throw 2-layer voice coil

59 oz. magnet in die-cast frame

19Hz free-air resonance

Fc = 35Hz, Q[C = 0.65

12dB/octave low-pass at 100Hz

Lower Midrange:

6.5" polymer cone in 10-liter anti-modal enclosure

Long-throw 2-layer voice coil

42hfz free-air resonance

Fc = 67Hz, OK; = 0.66

12dB/octave high-pass at 100Hz; 12dB/octave low-pass at 320Hz

Upper Midrange:

4 polymer cone in 3-liter anti-modal enclosure
Fiber-composite molded frame
110Hz free-air resonance
12dB/octave high-pass at 320Hz; 18dB/octave low-pass at 3.5KHz
Impedance compensation

Tweeter:

1" fluid-cooled aluminum dome 1.4KHz resonance 18dB/octave high-pass at 3.5KHz Impedance compensation

• Crossover Information:

Top quality, low distortion components, minimal topology
14 AWG soldered internal wiring
2-terminal biamplifiable, with passive network remaining in-circuit

Specifications are subject to change without notice, in accordance with our policy of continuously upgrading the performance of our products.

Summary of Contents for 3.3

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Now Hear This 527 Stone Road Benicia CA 94510 800 NHT 9993 Reference Loudspeaker Model 3 3 ...

Page 2: ...to record the following infor mation in this owner s manual In the event that you misplace your sales receipt this information will help us to provide prompt and accurate service The Model 3 3 Reference Loudspeaker NHT loudspeakers are designed to deliver refined musical sound from attractive and affordable packages Our efforts are guided by the study of human hearing and are optimized for real wo...

Page 3: ...tabilized for a wider range of listening positions The cabinet shape also reduces the formation of internal standing waves resulting in smoother midrange response The thick walled and heavily braced cabinet not only provides a solid foundation for the sound producing elements it is also specially designed to provide each driver with the optimal radiating environment for its frequency range creatin...

Page 4: ...ze the maximum performance of the Model 3 3 you should be willing to invest some time for fine tuning adjust ments Follow steps 1 6 referring to the diagram in fig 2 Prior to beginning this process we suggest you select two or three of your favorite recordings to use while you optimize the speaker placement Each time you move the speakers to a new position take note of the changes you are hearing ...

Page 5: ...r level to be sure Experiment with vertical axis by raising or lowering your ear level in the listening position At one particular vertical position you may notice more ambience and depth in the soundstage If the improvement occurs when your ears are at a lower position raise the height at the front of the speakers by slowly unscrewing the two metal cones on the front stabiliz er bar Likewise if t...

Page 6: ... posts fig 3 with a metal jumper strap connecting the top and bottom pairs There are three different ways to connect the 3 3 s to your system full range with a single amplifier biampli fied with two amplifiers and two sets of speaker cable or biwired with one amplifier and two sets of speaker cable Full Range To run the 3 3 s full range with one amplifier receiver simply connect the speaker cables...

Page 7: ... perform better after they have had a chance to break in Several factors determine how long this process takes and it depends on such variables as room temperature type of music played and volume level You may be aware of subtle changes in sound quality during the first few days of listening as the mechanical parts of the drivers begin to loosen up Operation The Model 3 3 was designed to handle a ...

Page 8: ... sycamore laminate Driver Information Subwoofer 12 polymer cone in 70 liter acoustic suspension enclosure Ultra long throw 2 layer voice coil 59 oz magnet in die cast frame 19Hz free air resonance Fc 35Hz Q C 0 65 12dB octave low pass at 100Hz Lower Midrange 6 5 polymer cone in 10 liter anti modal enclosure Long throw 2 layer voice coil 42hfz free air resonance Fc 67Hz OK 0 66 12dB octave high pas...

Page 9: ... THD N 2 83 volts Audio Precision NHT INC 30 JUN 93 16 03 39 60 110 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 d B r 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz Audio Precision NHT INC 02 MAR 93 22 42 51 0 01 100 0 02 0 05 0 1 0 2 0 5 1 2 5 10 20 50 20 20k 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k Hz ...

Page 10: ... obtained from any source other than an authorized NHT service location This warranty does not cover defects or damage caused by the use of unauthorized parts or labor or from improper maintenance Altered defaced or removed serial numbers void this warranty Your Rights The liability of NHT will be limited to the purchase price of the product and NHT will not be liable for incidental or consequenti...

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