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BASIC SPECIFICATIONS------------..1 \
FEATURES--..-.----------..--\
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PACKAGING---------..-.-----\
--..3 QUICK SETUP/CONNECTIONS------- ---.4
OPERATION-..--------...------\
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EXPLODED VIEW (MASTER, RIGHT)-..-.-.. --..6
MATCHING PARTS LIST (MASTER, RIGHT) --.-....7 EXPLODED VIEW (SLAVE, LEFT)---- ----..9
MATCHING PARTS LIST (SLAVE, LEFT) ---- ......10
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS---..---.-.-11
DISASSEMBLY IMAGE AIDS------.--.-.-14
NOTE ON ELECTRONICS---------.-..-16 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST--.--------.-17 PCB DRAWINGS-----------..---.-\
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SCHEMATICS--------------..-\
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GLA-55 SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output 56 Watts RMS per channel
Frequency Response (-10dB) 35Hz - 20kHz (- 10dB)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 5 x 10.5 (127mm x 267mm)
Weight per Speaker 2.5lb (1.2kg)
Input Impedance 5k ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 85dB A-weighted
Input Requirement Main connection - 1/8" (3.5mm) mini stereo jack
Input Sensitivity 250mV for rated power
Maximum Power Consumption 60 Watts
Driver Complement Atlas- AL Woofer; CMMD® Lite Tweeter
Voltage Input 120V AC (US), 100V AC (Japanese), 230V AC (Europe)
harman/kardon, Inc. continually strives to update and improve existing products, as we ll as create new ones. The specifications and
construction details in this and re lated publications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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Feature s
Compatibility
- The GLA-55 speaker system is compa tible with virtuall y an y audio device with an analog output. A stereo mini jack connection allows
you to enjoy high-quality audio from a variety of devices such as MP3 an\
d CD pla yers, desktop computers (all pla tforms), sa tellite radio
and la ptops.
Easy-to-use music contr ols
- Just a touch increases or decrease the volume. Touch both volume controls simultaneousl y to mute the audio output. Touch a gain to
unmute. An LED on the front of both sa tellites lets you know whether the system is on, on standb y, or muted.
Beauty and sound
- The GLA-55 is a stylized multimedia f ocal point. Not just an exceptionall y high-quality audio system, its also - from its chrome base to
its full y visible audio eng ine and port - a piece of art. No detail is left unrefined. The faceted cut-glass enclosures are a first in desktop
audio systems, and will integ rate beautifull y with home and office décor .
Digital power and DSP
- The GLA-55 system delivers with a powerfull y tuned dig ital audio pa th. The clean and compact dig ital amplifica tion, coupled with
DSP (dig ital signal processing) equaliza tion, efficientl y provides GLA-55 transducers with cool-running power .
Subwoofer output
- The GLA-55 systems packs a powerful punch on its own but, for added bass response, the subwoofer output allows connection to most
stand-alone subwoofer systems.
Advanced technology
- GLA-55 speakers fea ture man y proprietar y technolog ies to provide the highest quality sound, including astonishing bass and clear ,
accura te sound in an y loca tion.
- Atlas TM AL and CMMD ® Transducers - The CMMD drivers provide accura te high frequencies but are also ca pable of low-frequency
extension to f our octa ves; the Atlas AL drivers are ca pable of nearl y 1" peak-to-peak tra vel f or tight, accura te bass reproduction. Their
pairing provides a full, rich frequency response from the lowest bass to the highest highs.
- Slipstream P ort Design - The GLA-55 port minimizes boundar y la yer separa tion, providing high-output bass with low distortion.
- COE (Computer -Optimized Equaliza tion) - The GLA-55 system equaliza tion is computer -optimized to provide a rich, complete sound-
sta ge over a wide range of listening positions.
- OCT (Optimized Compression Topolog y) - GLA-55 speakers utilize a proprietar y compression technolog y, which ensures clean,
accura te sound a t high output levels.
D etailed t echnical s peci cations
/ GL A -55
Two-piece speak er syst em
Part No. GLA-55PIS8/08
Manufa cturer: Harman K ardon, Inc.
Model N ame: GLA-55
Available In: Clear w ith c hrome a ccents
Input R equirement: Main c onnection - 1 /8" (3.5mm)
mini stereo jack
Drivers: 1 x C MMD, 1 x A tlas A L d river
per satellite
Power: 56 W atts p er satellite
Frequency R esponse: 60Hz - 2 0kHz
Dimensions ( W x H ): 5.5" x 1 0.5" (140mm x 27 0mm)
Weight: Approx 2 .5 lb (1.2kg)
Input Impedance: 5k o hms
Voltage input: 120V A C ( US), 100V A C (Japanese),
230V A C ( Europe)
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