Sony SS-NA2ES Manual

 Index to speaker parts

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 Do not touch the diaphragm of each speaker unit.

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 The color and appearance (grain patterns) may vary among the enclosures because 

natural wood is used. Depending on lighting conditions, the enclosures may look 

different, but this does not indicate damage.

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 Do not put any object or your hand into either of the ducts (upper or lower) located on 

the rear of the enclosure.

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 If there is a foreign object in the duct, do not attempt to take it out by yourself. Please 

consult your nearest dealer.

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 The spikes are made in screw form. Make sure that the spikes are not loose. If they are 

loose, tighten them up by turning each spike clockwise.

*1

  Before attaching the grille frame, confirm its correct mounting orientation. When 

attaching, press above the pin to firmly secure it. If the grille frame is protruding 

outward (it will not come off), push it all the way in. Attaching the grille frames is 

recommended even when not using the speakers in order to protect them from damage. 

The speakers can be enjoyed with the grille frames attached, but superior performance 

can be achieved by removing the grille frames. When removing the grille frame, take 

care not to bend or distort its shape excessively.

*2

  The lower duct on the rear is located slightly to the right of the center.

 Setting the speakers

A

Set the distance between the speakers to less than the distance between the listening 

position and each speaker.

B

Place the speakers an equal distance from the listening position.

C

Place the speakers more than 50 cm (20 in) from a wall.

Speaker placement is one of the most important factors in obtaining high-quality sound. 

Observe the following when placing your speakers to obtain full advantage of the speaker 

characteristics:

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 Set up the speakers on a hard, flat floor.

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 Make sure the spikes are not loose.

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 Place the speakers near a hard wall with their rears more than 50 cm (20 in) away from 

the wall.

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 Place the speakers in similar acoustic environments (i.e., in the same room).

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 Place the speakers so that the tweeters are at the same height as your ears when you are 

seated.

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 Place the speakers at an equal distance from the listening position.

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 If you cannot place the speakers wide enough apart, turn the speakers slightly outward. 

Likewise, if the speakers must be placed more than 2 meters (80 in) apart, turn them 

slightly inward for more effective stereo sound.

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 In places subject to high temperature or direct sunlight

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 In places subject to excessive dust and dirt

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 In places subject to high humidity

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 Near source components (CD players, record players, etc.)

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 Near magnetic cards (credit cards, commuter passes, etc.) 

Magnetic cards may fail due to the magnets in the speaker units.

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 Near televisions 

The speakers are not magnetically shielded. Therefore, if you use the speakers near CRT-

based televisions, color shading occurs on the television screen.

 Amplifier connections

Select an amplifier (not supplied) and speaker cords (not supplied) meeting the following 

requirements.

The speaker impedance is designed as 4 ohms. Excessive sound volume may damage the 

speakers, so be aware of the position of the volume level knob on the amplifier and avoid 

excessive input.

In order to output high-quality sound signals, use speaker cords of the minimum necessary 

length that are treated with either of the following two fittings at their ends:

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 With cable cores (less than 4.5 mm (

3

/

16 

in) in diameter) bared by stripping the jacket to 

10 mm (

13

/

32

 in) from each + and - end 

The bare cable core may become oxidized over time. In this case, reconnect the speaker 

cords after stripping the jacket to expose a fresh segment of cable core at each end. This 

will ensure that you can enjoy better sound.

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 With spade plugs (more than 8 mm (

11

/

32

 in) in inner diameter, and less than 12 mm 

(

1

/

2

 in) in outer diameter)

Connect the terminals of the right speaker to the right speaker terminals of the amplifier, 

and connect the terminals of the left speaker to the left speaker terminals of the amplifier.

Tighten each binding post securely. Periodically checking the tightness of the binding posts 

is recommended to prevent them from becoming loose as time passes.

The speakers take some time to provide their best performance. Play the speakers at 

normal volume for about 10 hours to break them in.

Speaker system 

3-way 6-driver speaker system, Bass reflex

Speaker unit 

Woofer: 165 mm (6.5 in), cone type (2) 

Midrange: 130 mm (5.25 in), cone type (1) 

Tweeter: Main tweeter, 25 mm (1 in), dome type (1) 

Assist tweeter, 19 mm (0.75 in), dome type (2)

Rated impedance 

4 ohms

Maximum input power 

100 watts

Sensitivity 

90 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)

Frequency response 

45 Hz - 45,000 Hz

Dimensions (w/h/d) 

Approx. 255 × 990 × 415 mm (10 

1

/

8

 × 39 × 16 

3

/

8

 in)

Mass 

Approx. 32 kg (70 lb 9 oz)

Supplied accessories 

Cleaning cloth (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Set the volume of the amplifier to minimum.

Make sure to connect the speaker cords by matching +/– to the appropriate speaker 

terminals.

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 Do not use any type of neutral detergent, benzene, or alcohol because they may damage 

the surface finish of the enclosure.

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 To maintain the fine gloss of the enclosure for a long time, gently wipe off dust using a 

soft brush or feather duster, and then wipe the enclosure with the supplied cleaning cloth. 

(Do not use any type of scrub brush or sponge.)

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 Wipe smudges such as fingerprints or oil spots with the supplied cleaning cloth carefully.

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 When the smudges are hard to remove, wipe them off with a soft cloth soaked in soapy 

water, and wrung dry.

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 Make sure not to damage the enclosure.

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 The supplied cleaning cloth is washable and can be used repeatedly.

Do not disassemble or modify the speaker units, network circuits, or the enclosure.

Do not input the following signals continuously:

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 FM inter-station noise

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 High-frequency signals of electronic instruments

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 High output and high-frequency signals in the fast-forward and rewind modes of a tape 

recorder