When operating two subwoofers, do all setups and operations on one handset When allocating presets make sure that the same preset e. Home Cinema on preset 1 is allocated to each subwoofer. Each loudspeaker is provided with four spikes. Prepare the spikes as shown and screw the spikes into the threads on the plinth. Return the loudspeaker to its normal position taking care not to cause damage with the spikes.
Home Cinema:! Set up the position of each subwoofer separately with the other one switched off. After you have set both subwoofers up, reduce the front panel volume level of each subwoofer by 3 points.
Complete the final adjustment with both subwoofers switched on. You may need to make some small adjustments to the position of each sub for best results. We suggest you enter this final setting as a Home Cinema preset.
Retain the instructions. If you pass a product to a third party, please include the instructions. CC compact Centre Channel speaker and the D9. SR use essentially the same circular section crossover panel. These are illustrated below. This is illustrated on Page 4.
None of the abovementioned loudspeakers are bi-wireable. SR D9. Choosing and Preparing Cables Each subwoofer should be located as near as possible to its partnering loudspeaker. The smaller the main speakers, the more necessary this becomes. When moving speakers, be careful not to let the spikes pierce objects or cables which may be concealed under the carpet. Never drag loudspeakers. If you cannot lift them easily, get someone to assist you It is easier to set up each subwoofer with a mono source playing through one channel with the other channel turned off.
Adjusting the Spikes: Loosen the nut. Screw each spike in or out so that the speakers are stable. The top surfaces of each loudspeaker should be level and the speakers should be the same height above the floor. Complete the adjustment by ear using a mono source with both channels and subwoofers operational. We suggest you enter this setting as a Stereo preset. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of different colours, or often a raised rib or coloured tracer in the case of twin cable. Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm.
Carefully strip the insulation from each end, leaving about 10mm of bare wire. If the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands. When the speakers are in their final positions, tighten all the nuts. The 9. The quality of loudspeaker stands greatly influences the performance of your loudspeakers so do not use flimsy products.
The Diamond 9. The rear panel has a threaded insert for attaching a pair of suitable wall brackets. Centre Channel Loudspeakers Each centre channel loudspeaker is supplied with two sets of mounting feet. By using a combination of large and small feet the loudspeaker may be angled to point directly at the listening position. This will be found useful when the centre speaker is positioned under the TV screen. Surround Loudspeakers Connecting Terminals Unscrew the terminal. Thread the bared end of each cable through the hole in the bottom of the terminal post.
Ensure that there are no loose strands which may touch adjacent terminals. Re-tighten the terminal securely. The drawing on the right illustrates the method. NOTE: When connecting loudspeakers, the cables to left and right channels should ideally be of equal length, regardless of the distance of the speakers from the amplifier.
These speakers are designed primarily for wall mounting, though they may be stand or shelf mounted if required. Please see Page 5 Page 3 All control functions are carried out using the remote handset.
Unwrap the batteries and slide the cover off the handset. Place the batteries in the handset, the correct orientation is shown on the diagram. When the batteries are installed, replace the cover. Low Pass Filters: Pressing the appropriate filter key will select the frequency at which the subwoofer rolls off.
The filter has steps at Off and 35HzHz in 10 Hz increments. Pressing other keys lowers the maximum operating frequency. The Low Pass Filter value should be chosen having regard to the nature of the Front speakers and programme material. Follow the Setup Notes on Page 6 and the instruction manual of your AV processor if used for more guidance. To change from one preset to another, press a preset key on the remote for less than 3 seconds to recall the settings of that preset.
The display will show the preset number: If you select a preset and then alter any aspect of the setup, the preset light will extinguish as the setup no longer matches the preset. Check that all the connections to the subwoofer have been properly made and that the system volume control is at minimum.
Plug the supplied power cord into the mains socket on the rear panel. Plug the mains plug into the wall socket and switch the power on. Now switch the subwoofer on with the rest of your system. When switched on the light above the power switch will glow and the subwoofer will be operational. Operation - Controls and Functions Control functions are carried out using the remote handset.
To operate, the handset must be point at the subwoofer and be in direct line of sight. Note: When brought out of standby for the first time, the unit will display the factory presets. Thereafter, bringing the unit out of standby will revert it to the operational state last used. If you switch the power on and off at the rear panel while the unit is in standby, the unit will power up to a normal operating state i. To enter standby, again press the Standby key.
The setup for these two very different sources may be different if best results are to be achieved. Please read these setup notes in conjunction with your processor and speaker manuals.
Listening Rooms and Subwoofer Positioning: Listening rooms are not ideal. Most rooms are reverberant with some parallel walls. Because of room geometry and construction there will be areas with severe peaks at some frequencies and severe troughs at others. With subwoofers this situation is exacerbated by the fact that it is easier to treat high frequency irregularities by the use of drapes, soft furnishings etc.
Standby: The Standby key brings the subwoofer in and out of Standby. The drawing below shows a typical front panel display during operation. If the listening position is some distance from a rear wall, the speakers may be mounted on opposite side walls but always behind the listening position. Drill two 5mm holes in the wall mm apart. Fix a suitable No 8 round head screw firmly into each hole using appropriate wall plugs.
Leave a stub of 5mm protruding from the wall. Presets: Four different settings of level, frequency and phase can be stored. Pressing and holding any of the preset keys on the remote for 3 seconds will cause the current settings to be stored in that preset.
The display will show the preset number then flash the preset number once to show it has stored the preset. Switching on the Subwoofer Positioning the Front Loudspeakers Press the Volume - key to decrease the volume level of the subwoofer. The volume range on the front panel display varies from 00 minimum to 99 maximum. The loudspeaker should be located on a stable flat surface to avoid any cabinet movement at high sound levels.
If you mount the unit on top of the television, move it forward so that the front grille sits slightly in front of the screen. This will reduce sound reflections from the screen and the top of the cabinet. The badge on the D9 DFS can be rotated to match the orientation of the loudspeaker. Ensure the wall is sound and can easily support the weight of the loudspeakers. Four extra feet are supplied to enable you to tilt the cabinet up or down so that the speaker points directly at the listening position.
This facility is particularly useful where the Centre speaker is mounted under the screen. The D9 SR is supplied with four mounting feet for shelf or stand mounting. In addition the terminal panel has a built in mounting slot for wall fixing. Drill and fix a No. The screw should protrude about 5mm from the wall. Connect the cable to the speaker. Align the keyhole slot over the screw.
Pull gently down to secure the speaker. Where the voice sounds most natural is a good place to start. The preset light will not light if no preset has been set up or if a preset has been over-ridden.
In Standby mode all the lights on the subwoofer front panel are extinguished. The rear panel light remains on to show the unit is powered. The low frequency response of the subwoofer and its blend with the main loudspeakers is greatly affected by positioning. Although bass is enhanced by walls or corners, so often is coloration. As the drive unit faces downward, the floor will influence the sound. The surface under the subwoofer should be stable and unobstructed.
If the carpet is thick, consider placing the subwoofer on a solid surface such as a marble slab. Page 12 Downloaded from www. Align the holes in the mounting brackets over the screw and carefully lower the unit onto the screws. The speaker should now be securely attached with the spacers resting against the wall. Now connect the speakers to the amplifier. If you decide not to keep the packing, please dispose of it having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
Retain the packing materials for future use or return them to your dealer. You will need to purchase a single screened RCA phono lead from your dealer.
Connect this lead to the Left line input of the Subwoofer as shown below. Please retain the user manual and the purchase receipt for future reference. If you transfer this equipment to a third party, please ensure all the instructions are passed on with the product. Before connecting check this voltage is correct for your mains supply. Carefully invert the subwoofer. Protect the top by placing it on a soft surface such as a towel.
Open the polythene bag and slide it part-way down the cabinet. Two sets of adjustable screw feet are provided regular and spiked. Choose one set only - do not use a mixture of spiked and regular feet. Screw the threaded washer over each foot as shown. Screw a foot part-way into the threaded hole at the bottom of each leg of the subwoofer and handtighten the washer.
When all four screw feet have been fitted, stand the subwoofer upright and remove the bag. Lift the subwoofer out taking care not to damage the cabinet. When lifting the unit from the carton support it from the bottom. Not the final frontier but the amount of room that all of us have to play with in our homes. Klipsch and Wharfedale customers know all about that issue. Not a single one was a completely dedicated listening room isolated from the rest of the house or apartment.
Most of the listening rooms were typical dens, living rooms, or home office set-ups. None of the rooms were especially cavernous or horrible acoustic spaces. They were the types of rooms that most people actually share with spouses, children, pets, and stacks of books, records, and furniture. Real life. For the most part, I listen in our den, living room, my home office, and dining room one of the best acoustic spaces in our home.
People enjoy listening to music while they eat. Or sitting at the dining room table late at night working. Most people have to work with what they have.
That reality heavily influences what they buy. Our Music Editor has put off improving her system for the past few years for that very reason. She recently purchased her first home and will be delving into this very topic later this month.
She is a vinyl-centric listener with a great ear and sizable collection. When we were discussing her first series of audio reviews , the issue of space and creating a great sounding system for smaller rooms became the topic of conversation. For those paying attention on social media platforms — it is a topic that comes up quite frequently. Your room has a huge impact on the sound quality of your system. Scroll to continue reading. A smaller room can work really well if you make intelligent choices in regard to equipment and set-up.
How you listen also matters. It can be very hard on your arteries if you eat it on a regular basis. Throw in some fresh biscuits and gravy, and a side of candied yams — and you might need to keep the defibrillator close at hand. The Klipsch Audio RPM loudspeakers are a fried chicken platter; once you hear them at their best, you may not be able to resist another piece…I mean listen. These boisterous two-way bookshelf loudspeakers benefit from some space behind them and solid stands.
They can work on a credenza, but I found them too large for any bookshelf. They are also somewhat restrained sounding by Klipsch standards. The horn-loaded tweeter can be too much if your amplifier or sources are too forward sounding but can also be quite civilized in a smaller listening space.
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