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Pequod Acoustics Srl.

Via del Madonnone 25, Florence, Italy
www.pequodacoustics.com
info@pequodacoustics.com

1 Technical Specifications

EF5 Twister 3.1 is a passive 3-way horn-loa-
ded  system  with  an  extended  low-  frequen-
cy  direct  emission  component.  Professional 
HI-PRO two-way audio system with horn-lo-
aded speaker technology, designed to seam-
lessly  integrate  with  dedicated  transducers, 
built  from  high  resistance  composite  mate-
rials  for  elevated  sensitivity,  dynamics,  and 

definition.  Wide-angle  coverage  of  a  highly 
controlled  sound  field,  and  the  ability  to  re

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ach  high  sound  levels  without  perceptible 
distortion.  The  system  is  characterized  by 
excellent sound quality the ability to reach hi-
gh-pressure ranges. A pair of large full-frontal 
horns  manage  the  high-mid  frequency  ran-
ge through a dedicated passive crossover(or 

using a 2 ch amDSP). The high-range 

horn  is  characterized  by  a  special  high-end 
derivation design. The long and complex de-
velopment  with  variable  sections  allows  a 
wide  dispersion  with  powerful  loading.  The 
Shockwave  2.1  mid-range  horn  has  a  uni-
que  design  that  creates  an  extraordinary  le-

vel of efficiency and sensitivity. This allows for 

excellent dynamics that distinguish the entire 

system from the very first listen. The extended 

low-frequency direct emission component is 
characterized by a light structure with a highly 
resistant  ovoid  shell,  containing  a  15  “woo-
fer with a 30-400 Hz range and high sensiti-
vity. This component can alone cover the mid 
and  low  frequencies  or  can  be  assisted  by 
additional subwoofers to cover the lower fre-
quencies with additional power. The LF driver 
features a water-resistant cone. Components 
such as the speakers, woofers, and compres-
sion drivers all represent world-class quality, 
without commercial or technological compro-
mises.  Thanks  to  its  elevated  sensitivity,  the 

system  requires  limited  amplification  power. 

The EF5 Twister system is manageable throu-

gh  bi-  amplification  with  DSP  for  managing 

cuts  between  the  high-mid  and  low  routes. 
The two high-mid horn components are ma-

naged passively by a specific crossover filter. 

A Full-Fat audio FFA 8004 is the recommen-

ded 4 channel amplifier partnered in this sy

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stem  (stereo  configuration)  with  a  dedicated 

DSP.  Otherwise,  it  can  be  managed  actively 

by three amplifiers and by traditional DSP. Any 

additional subwoofers are sold separately.

USER GUIDE

TYPE

FREQUENCY

 RESPONSE

TOTAL 

SENSITIVITY

LOW 

FREQUENCY

MEDIUM 

FREQUENCY

HIGH 

FREQUENCY

NOMINAL

 IMPEDANCE

CONTINUOUS 

POWER HADLING

MANAGE

RECOMMENDED

 AMPLIFIER

DISPERSION

CONSTRUCTION 

MATERIALS

FINISH

PROTECTIVE 

GRILLES 

CONNECTORS 

DIMENSIONS 

WEIGHT

Two ways passive full-horn loaded with exten-
ded low frequencies direct emission component

40 Hz - 18 KHz

109 dB 1W/m with passive crossover for mid-hi-
gh component 97 dB 1W/m for low component

15” Low woofer 8 Ohm 1000 W nominal 2000 W 
peak

2” (50 mm) MF compression driver 8 Ohm 80 W 

nominal 160 W peak

1” (25 mm) HF compression driver 8 Ohm 60 W 

nominal 120 W peak

4 Ohm with two way passive crossover for 
mid-high component 8 Ohm for low component

400 W 4 Ohm for mid high frequencies
2000 W 8 Ohm for low frequencies

4 Ch amplifier to a couple of Twister loudspea

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kers (outer passive crossover provided, for each 

Twister horn loaded mid+hf)+DSP .
Horn loaded mid+hf :High-pass filter @400Hz, 

24 dB/oct. LR;Relative Gain -12dB,Delay 0 ms 

15”: High-pass filter @40Hz, 24 dB/oct.But; Low 
pass filter @400Hz, 24 dB/oct. LR
If subwoofer is needed: Horn loaded mid+hf : as 
above. 15”: High-pass filter @100Hz, 24 dB/oct. 
LR, Low pass filter @400Hz, 24 dB/oct. LR

Full Fatt Audio FFA 8004 with crossover with 
DSP

60° horizontal, 40° vertical

Fiber-reinforced composite, stainless steel

all ral color and texture on order

Twister is usually sold with this grid made of 
stainless steel
                          
3x Neutrik NL4 or custom preference

(W) 1100 mm (H) 950 mm (D) 700 mm 
(W) 43 inch (H) 37 inch (D) 28 inch

14 Kg (31 lb) mid-high component, 22 Kg (48 lb) 

low component

Summary of Contents for TWISTER 3.1

Page 1: ...Pequod Acoustics Srl Via del Madonnone 25 Florence Italy www pequodacoustics com info pequodacoustics com TWISTER 3 1 Two way horn loaded passive system User guide...

Page 2: ...ustics com info pequodacoustics com Index 1 Technical Specifications 2 Unpacking and Checking 3 Cables and Set up 4 Installation and System Design 5 Accessories 6 Maintenance and Surface Protection 7...

Page 3: ...limited amplification power The EF5 Twister system is manageable throu gh bi amplification with DSP for managing cuts between the high mid and low routes The two high mid horn components are ma naged...

Page 4: ...rdboard boxes with internal foam padding before shipping Extraction from box The Twister weighs 14 Kg 31 lb mid high compo nent 22 Kg 48 lb low component each and it s being shipped contained inside s...

Page 5: ...box cod WPBOXTWI by Y cable if purchased from Pequod it is the code CAB03TWI thus made two 2 pole cables minimum section 2 5 sq mm per pole for cable lengths up to 15m terminated with 2 male connecto...

Page 6: ...d use Oxygen Free Copper OFC of grade C11000 or above For distances of more than 15 meters between xover and amplifiers we recommend increasing the section of the cable poles to 4 sq mm to avoid exces...

Page 7: ...lity system for listening areas like a dance floor or for a medium sized audience of a live concert In some cases it is necessary to use suitable subwoo fers Ovoid or Hydra available from the Pequod c...

Page 8: ...towards the audience so that the ideal outgoing axis between the HF and MF horns is oriented in an area placed between 1 2 and 2 3 of the depth of the area to be soundtracked dance floor or audience...

Page 9: ...t needed Cod BSSTTWI stand with Concrete Base with logo and stainless steel diameter 35mm tube for supporting a freestanding Twister system without Ovoid sub Cod TBBOV18TWI Ovoid Connection Pipe in st...

Page 10: ...ctice in long term care of the com posite components and to obtain or restore a truly professional level of surface finish we recommend using the 3M Perfect ItTM line of Gelcoat cleaners and protectiv...

Page 11: ...able time after receipt of the defective product at a Pequod Acoustics Autho rised Service Centre How to obtain service under warranty If a Pequod Acoustics product requires service the original owner...

Page 12: ...our products using special marks on the inside and outside which are unique and serve to authenticate original Pequod products Thus each individual product has a special mark placed in a unique positi...

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