Sigberg Audio SBS.1 User manual
S I G B E R G
A U D I O
SBS.1
Active
Speakers
USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Sigberg Audio product. We
have done our best to provide a high quality product
that will be yours to enjoy for many years to come.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure that you get
the most out of your investment! It includes
information about how to install, set up and care for
your loudspeakers.
SBS.1 USER MANUAL © 2021-2023 Sigberg Audio 3
INSTALLATION &
SETUP
AVAILABLE
CONNECTIONS
Balanced (XLR) connection
Balanced analogue input and through output.
Digital (AES & S/PDIF coaxial and optical)
AES and coaxial input and through output, optical input
Unbalanced (RCA) connection
A stereo input signal is internally mixed to mono. For mono
use, simply connect only one of the channels (left or right) or
use an Y-split.
USB input
Connect your laptop to access the parametric EQ and
additional settings. Otherwise for maintenance / service only.
USB audio not supported
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INITIAL
CONNECTIONS
The easiest way to think of the SBS.1 is as speakers with built-in
mono power amplifiers. This means you need to connect them to a
pre-amplifier or processor with either RCA or XLR stereo outputs,
the same way you would with a power amplifier.
If you only have one source (with volume control), you can also
connect the SBS.1 directly to a source like for instance a network
streamer.
Your pre-amp / source also need an additional pre-out or subwoofer
output to enable you to connect your subwoofer(s). Using a y-split is
also possible if you only have one pre-out.
If you use XLR connections and have dual subwoofers, you can also
connect the subwoofers directly via the speakers using the XLR
Through connection.
If you need assistance with setting up your system –feel free to
contact us, we will be happy to help!
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SBS.1
L
SBS.1
R
Pre-amp
XLR / RCA
SW
DIGITAL CONNECTION
If you connect digitally, both speakers will receive a stereo signal.
Your SBS.1 speakers are preconfigured as a L+R pair that will pick up
the individual left or right channel. Inspect the serial number label on
the rear of the speaker. The identical serial numbers will end with
“L” and “R” respectively.
Place the speaker labeled “R” as the right speaker, and the speaker
labeled “L” as the left speaker.
You can double check the configuration by pressing the select button
on the speaker and holding it for 3 seconds. Either “Left”, “Right” or
“Left+Right” will light up to indicate the current configuration.
If you wish to change the configuration or accidently did so: Press
the button for three seconds and keep pressing. The configuration
will change and cycle through “L”, “R” and “L+R” every 1.5 seconds.
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SBS.1
L
SBS.1
R
Pre-amp
AES / TOSLINK
SPEAKER
PLACEMENT:
INTRODUCTION
With its neutral response, even dispersion and
low distortion, the SBS.1 speakers are suitable
both for traditional hifi listening at home, as
well as nearfield / midfield studio use.
On the following pages we will share some
advice for how to get the most out of your
SBS.1 speaker system.
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SPEAKER
PLACEMENT:
TOE-IN
The SBS.1 is designed to play well with no (zero)
toe-in, so placing the speakers parallel to the
wall.
This will give the largest soundstage, and due to the
point source nature of the coax driver, it will still give
you accurate stereo perspective. In short, the best of
both worlds.
If you would like a more direct sound and slightly
elevated highs, you can experiment with slight toe-in
towards the listening position. This may also give a wider
sweet spot.
Our recommendation is up to 10 degrees.
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No
toe-in
SPEAKER
PLACEMENT:
DISTANCE
FROM WALL
The SBS.1 is designed to blend in with a modern living
space. Unlike many speakers, it is designed to be placed
close to the rear wall.
This will give the speakers a slight boost in the bass
region, and it will also give a more even response in the
lower frequencies due to a reduction of the so called
SBIR effect.
Recommended distance from the wall:
~10cm (4 inches)
As always, you are encouraged to experiment. 10-50cm
may work well depending on your room and listening
position.
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