Amplifiers and Speakers: Notes
The speaker systems on the F01/F02 are available in two versions:
- HiFi system (Standard)
- Top-HiFi system. (Option)
The HiFi system is the standard audio equipment for the F01/F02. The HiFi system is equipped with a 8-channel amplifier with digital equalizer. However only 7 of the 8 channels are used in the HiFi system.
The central bass speakers are located under the front seats. They are coupled to the side sills (rocker panels). That increases the resonance volume necessary for bass reproduction.
The head unit CIC can be combined with any of the two amplifier/speaker systems.
The HiFi and Top-HiFi systems feature separate speakers for the treble and midrange frequencies.
Even though the diameters of the speakers in the HiFi and Top-HiFi systems are the same, there are differences in the power output of the speakers. This is achieved by the use of different materials for the diaphragms, coils and magnets. The designations HiFi and Top-HiFi are used in the table in the next page to distinguish the systems.
The Top-HiFi system achieves double the sound level of the HiFi system.
A digital 10-channel amplifier is used in the Top-HiFi system. However only 9 of the 10 channels are used in the Top-HiFi system.
The Top-HiFi system supports playback of multichannel formats. Multichannel audio formats can be played back with the player in the CIC or with the 6 DVD changer.
Optimum audio reproduction in the vehicle is achieved by way of complex digital signal processing.
The HiFi system has 12 speakers while the Top-HiFi system has 16 speakers each with different auxiliary amplifiers.
The following chart explains the two available sound systems for the F01/F02:
| HiFi system | Top-HiFi system | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of speakers | 12 2 - woofers (2 Ohm) 5 - mid-range speakers (4) 5 - tweeters (4 Ohm) |
16 2 - woofers (2) 7 - mid-range speakers (4) 7 - tweeters (4) |
| Output of 7-channel HiFi amplifier: |
205W 2 - 40 W (2.) Bass 5 - 25 W (4.) Mid-range/treble |
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| Output of 9-channel Top-HiFi amplifier: |
600W 2 - 125 W (8.) Bass 7 - 50 W (4.) Mid-range/treble |
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| Sound pressure | >104 dB as from 50 Hz | >110 dB as from 40 Hz |
| Bandwidth | 30 Hz up to 20 kHz | 20 Hz up to 20 kHz |
| Linearity | +/-4.5 dB | +/-3 dB |
| Tweeter Manufacturer |
26 mm (Medium) Denon&Marantz PSS |
26 mm (High) Denon&Marantz PSS |
| Mid-range speaker Manufacturer |
100 mm (Medium) Denon&Marantz PSS |
100 mm (High) Denon&Marantz PSS |
| Woofer Manufacturer |
217 mm Denon&Marantz PSS |
217 mm Denon&Marantz PSS |