Dayton Audio T652 2-Way Tower Speaker
Dayton Audio T652 2-Way Tower Speaker
SPECIFICATIONS
- MODEL NUMBER T652
- DESCRIPTION 2-Way Tower Speaker Pair (Floorstanding)
- WOOFER Dual 6-1/2″ polypropylene cone with 4-layer coil
- TWEETER 5/8″ polycarbonate dome with ferrofluid cooling
- ENCLOSURE TYPE Bass reflex
- FINISH Black ebony pica vinyl on particle board
- POWER HANDLING 90W RMS/150W max
- IMPEDANCE 6 ohms
- RESPONSE 45 Hz to 20,000 Hz
- SENSITIVITY 88 dB 1W/1m
- CROSSOVER First order high-pass, 4500 Hz
- TERMINALS Quick-connect spring-loaded terminals
- DIMENSIONS 30″ H x 7.1″ W x 9.5″ D Depth includes grill
The grill is removable, acoustically-transparent cloth
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Dayton Audio T652 speakers. These affordable tower speakers feature dual 6-1/2” woofers in a custom-tuned bass reflex enclosure for huge dynamic impact and bass performance from a compact, floorstanding design. Please read on to discover how to get the most from your new speakers.
PARTS INVENTORY
The T652 speaker package includes the following items:
- 1 pair of Dayton Audio T652 speakers
- 1 pair of 2-conductor red/black speaker cables
INSTALLATION TOOLS
No tools are required for installation of the T652 speakers. The T652 speakers should be placed on the floor.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Because of their well-behaved off-axis response and excellent dispersion, your new Dayton Audio speakers are less critical to position than most loud-speakers. Often, simply placing them where they best fit into the decorating scheme is all that is necessary for exceptional performance.
CAUTION
Wall-mounting of the T652 speakers is not recommended. Use extreme caution whenever suspending a hanging load overhead, or serious injury may result.
If you are inclined to go through a more rigorous positioning exercise, the following paragraphs will help you achieve all the performance that your system is capable of.
Carefully select a few recordings. Choose recordings made with simple arrangements and strong vocals by a single performer. Physically small sound sources localize much more precisely. Placement of horns, strings, vocals, and drums will snap into focus when the loudspeakers are optimally positioned.
Start with the speakers directly in front of your primary listening position. Avoid hard vertical edges within 3 or 4 feet of either side of the cabinet. Position the cabinets about 1-2 feet out from the wall. Listen to one of the selected recordings paying close attention to the positions of the instruments and vocalist. Move the speakers 6-12 inches at a time, returning to the listening position to evaluate the results. Once the placement is optimized, the vocalist will be firmly positioned in front of the instruments and the instruments will seem to be between or behind the loudspeakers. If possible, position your speakers to that when you are seated in the primary listening position your ears are 10-12 feet from the tweeter. Viewed from your seat, the angle be-tween the speakers should be 30 to 60 degrees.
Pay special attention to the bass. The relation between bass response and room position is critical. Adjust the position of the speakers closer to or further away from nearby walls so that the bass levels are in proportion with the rest of the musical spectrum. The T652 speakers may be placed directly against walls, but if there is too much bass, move the speaker away from the rear wall.
Loudspeaker positioning can be time-consuming, but the rewards justify the effort.
SPEAKER CONNECTION
Use the supplied speaker wire or other good-quality wire for the connection between your Dayton Audio loudspeakers and the amplifier. For longer runs, heavier wire should be used. For proper performance the speakers must be “phased” correctly. To insure proper phasing, connect the red speaker terminals to the red amplifier terminals and the black speaker terminals to the black amplifier terminals. All two-conductor wire is marked in some way to help you do this. One side will be marked with a colored stripe, a raised rib, or a different colored conductor. Use the marked side for the “red” con-nections, if a color code is not provided.
CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKERS
Clean your speakers by wiping with a damp, lint-free cloth. The finish of your speakers can be maintained and enhanced by periodic use of a surface protection such as “ArmorAll”. The grilles may be vacuumed (with brush attachment) or gently tapped or brushed to remove dust and debris. It is recommended to leave the removable grills in place during use.
POWER RATING
NOTE: Almost any speaker can be used successfully with almost any amplifier. Conversely, almost any speaker can be damaged by almost any amplifier-despite either units power rating. The published power rating is accurate only if the volume level is never set above the point of audible distortion. Distortion is an indication that the amplifier or loudspeaker is operating beyond its design limits, and damage may occur “ often within seconds. If you hear distortion, immediately reduce the volume. The T652 is designed to be used with stereo equipment rated from 5 to 150 watts and from 4 to 8 ohms impedance.
Dayton Audio T652 loudspeakers are designed to reproduce music and speech in a home environment at moderate volume levels. When used within their limits Dayton Audio T652 loudspeakers will provide many years of trouble free performance.
WARNING: This product may contain a chemical or chemical[s] known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Dayton Audio products are constructed by industry experts and thoroughly tested before shipment. Dayton Audio products are warranted for the period of one year. This warranty is limited to manufacturer defects, either in materials or workmanship. Dayton Audio is not responsible for any consequential or inconsequential damage to any other unit or component, or the cost for installation or extraction of any component of the audio system. In the rare case of a product failure, please contact your place of purchase or call our Customer Support Department at (937) 743-8248.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
There are no other warranties, either expressed or implied, that extend the foregoing, and there are no warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The warranty will not cover incidental or consequential damage due to defective or improper use of products. This includes but is not limited to burnt voice coils, overheating, bent frames, holes in the cone, or broken lead wires.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Non-Warranty Service
If non-warranty service is required, the product may be sent to the Company for repair/replacement, transportation prepaid, by calling (937) 743-8248 for details, complete instructions, and service fee charges.
SUPPORT
705 Pleasant Valley Dr. Springboro, OH 45066 USA daytonaudio.com tel + 937.743.8248 [email protected]
FAQs
Can you lay Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers on their sides?
For two reasons, tower speakers shouldn’t be set up on their sides. First off, if the tower speaker is tilted sideways and the tweeter is positioned above the woofer, a lobing effect is produced that degrades the audio quality. The positioning is then frequently dropped from ear level to the ground.
Where are Dayton speakers made?
Dayton Audio products are made in North America, Europe, and Asia, even though the majority of the engineering and development work is done there. The benefits of quality, logistics, and performance are offered without compromise by this synchronicity.
Should Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers be on the floor?
Floor standing speakers are nearly usually the best option in terms of bass response, loudness, and frequency response.
Where should Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers be placed?
The rear wall should be at least two feet away from the tower speakers. Cut corners. Subwoofers and speakers made specifically for corners are the only exceptions. For placement advice, see our course How to Get the Most From Your Sub.
What are Dayton Audio T652 2-way speakers good for?
The fundamental advantage of a 2-way speaker is that it has a passive crossover built into the speaker box, which enables the speaker to work as efficiently as possible. The sound quality is frequently better if a signal is solely separated into high frequencies and low frequencies.
Why do Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers have two inputs?
Dual-input terminals are provided by manufacturers so that customers can bi-wire their home theatre systems to increase audio fidelity and produce a more expansive aural environment. One dedicated cable should be run from the amplifier to each speaker by default in many home theatre configurations.
How far should Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers be apart?
For bookshelf speakers, aim for a distance of 4 feet, while for floor-standing speakers, aim for 8 feet. Too close speakers will cause sounds to muddle and merge together.
Can you use Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers for rear speakers?
Yes. Floor standing speakers are effective surround sound speakers because they can manipulate a wide range of frequencies and can be placed in the front or the back. Their ability to connect with additional speakers and their natural ear-level height are also advantageous for surround sound.
Do Dayton Audio T652 2 way speakers have bass?
A driver that is in charge of simultaneously producing midrange and bass is what defines a two-way speaker. The benefits include low cost and a straightforward crossover, as well as a small size and minimal power amplifier requirements.
Why do my Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers have 4 terminals?
Four terminals on speakers enable bi-wiring connections. Four-terminal speakers allow for split connections, which divides the speaker into two pieces. First, one set of terminals is used for the mid and high-frequency drivers, while the other set is used for the low-frequency drivers.
What are Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers used for?
Tower speakers are often able to produce deeper, more dramatic bass than isolated bookshelf speakers because of their larger size, which allows them to flow more air through the drivers than desktop or bookshelf speakers. Additionally, towers typically have additional woofer drivers, which produces even more bass.
Can you mount Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers?
Theoretically, a surround sound system’s speakers may all be positioned on walls. Even hanging some subwoofers on a wall is an option. Normally, a subwoofer’s sheer size would make this alternative unworkable. Similarly, tower speakers are meant to be placed on the floor rather than against a wall.
Should Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers be front or surround?
Tower speakers should be positioned directly on the ground. Their tweeters are now at or very close to seated ear height. For front speakers, this is fantastic. Not really for the surroundings.
Do Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers need more power?
Compared to their floorstanding counterparts, bookshelf speakers are more compact, lighter, and power-efficient. As a result, they are often only capable of two-way configurations and don’t offer the same volumes (see above for more info on what this is). This does not imply that they are worse; on the contrary.
Do Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers need subwoofer?
There is still nothing like the dramatic range a larger speaker offers, even when high-tech bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer can duplicate a larger tower speaker’s frequency range. Without a subwoofer, a good tower speaker will provide all the bass you require.
