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operation manual
S-100B S-1C
S-90 S-80
SX-7
Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation
10391 Jefferson Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232 USA
(310) 204-2854 FAX (310) 202-8782
© 1995 MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORP.
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satellite speakers page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................3 2. PLACEMENT OF YOUR SATELLITE SPEAKERS.............................................................3 3. S-100B SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE.............................................................................3 HOOK-UP...............................................................................................................
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page 3 satellite speakers 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations! Your new M&K Satellite speaker system will give you years of unmatched enjoyment and excitement while listening to your favorite musical and audio/video sources. We encourage you to read this owner’s manual, as there is a great deal of information provided here to help you achieve the best possible performance. If you have any questions about your speaker system, please contact your M&K dealer or call the M&K factory directly at (310) 20
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satellite speakers page 4 There are a very wide variety of premium speaker cables available from a number of specialist manufacturers. We do not endorse any specific brand of premium cable, but we do recommend using as high quality a cable as fits your budget. Using better quality cables will improve the sound of your Satellites. M&K Satellites are not designed for bi-wiring. Do not use the four input terminals to bi-wire your Satellites, as this may damage your amplifier and speakers. If you
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page 5 satellite speakers FIGURE 1 WIRING WITH THE S-100B S-100B S-100B SATELLITE SPEAKER SATELLITE SPEAKER NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL LOW LOW LOW LOW TWEETER EFFICIENCY TWEETER EFFICIENCY MID MID MID MID TWEETER EFFICIENCY TWEETER EFFICIENCY TREBLE MIDRANGE TREBLE MIDRANGE CONTOUR CONTOUR CONTOUR CONTOUR CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED AND ONLY ONE BLACK TERMINAL AND ONLY ONE BLACK TERMINAL SPECIAL INPUT SPECIAL INPUT (see instructions) (see instructions) IN
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satellite speakers page 6 4. S-90 SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE The sound quality that you get from your Satellites can be affected by the type of speaker wire that you use to connect them. While it is possible to use speaker wire as thin as 22 gauge to hook your Satellites up, we recommend using the largest diameter wire that you can. This means a minimum of 18 gauge wire. Over 10 feet, you should use 16 gauge, and for more than 30 feet, we recommend using 14 gauge or heavier. The smaller the num
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page 7 satellite speakers FIGURE 2 WIRING WITH THE S-90 S-90 S-90 SATELLITE SPEAKER SATELLITE SPEAKER NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL LOW LOW LOW LOW TWEETER EFFICIENCY TWEETER EFFICIENCY MID SPECIAL MID SPECIAL (see instructions) TWEETER TWEETER (see instructions) TREBLE MIDRANGE TREBLE MIDRANGE CONTOUR CONTOUR CONTOUR CONTOUR INPUT INPUT 4 ohms 4 ohms MADE IN USA MADE IN USA MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORPORATION MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORPORATION 10391 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 310/204-2
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satellite speakers page 8 actually "flat", due to equalization in the recording process, and artificial alteration of high frequencies is common. 5. S-80 SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE The back panel of your S-80 speakers contains two pairs of speaker terminals (instead of the usual single pair). Therefore it is extremely important that you follow these instructions carefully, to avoid any possible damage to the speakers or your amplifier, and to get the best possible sound. The sound quality that you
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page 9 satellite speakers FIGURE 3 WIRING WITH THE S-80 HIGH EFFICIENCY / HIGH TWEETER HIGH EFFICIENCY/LOW TWEETER SATELLITE SPEAKER SATELLITE SPEAKER CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED AND ONE BLACK TERMINAL AND ONE BLACK TERMINAL (see instructions) (see instructions) TWEETER LEVEL TWEETER LEVEL EFFICIENCY EFFICIENCY HIGH HIGH LOW LOW HIGH HIGH LOW LOW MADE IN USA MADE IN USA _ _ _ _ + + +
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satellite speakers page 10 The HIGH EFFICIENCY input gives a bright, forward sound with great efficiency and a wider dynamic range. Particularly useful for producing maximum sound power levels, especially with low-powered amplifiers. Sometimes referred to as the "German Sound." S-80 HIGH TWEETER / LOW TWEETER INPUTS The LOW TWEETER input provides a rolloff of the upper midrange and treble frequencies in a carefully shaped contour, in order to minimize brightness due to room conditions, other el
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page 11 satellite speakers FIGURE 4 WIRING WITH THE S-1C S-1C S-1C SATELLITE SPEAKER SATELLITE SPEAKER NORMAL NARROW NORMAL NORMAL NARROW NORMAL LOW LOW LOW LOW WIDE WIDE TWEETER EFFICIENCY TWEETER EFFICIENCY HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM TWEETER TWEETER EFFICIENCY EFFICIENCY TREBLE DIRECTIVITY MIDRANGE TREBLE DIRECTIVITY MIDRANGE CONTOUR CONTROL CONTOUR CONTOUR CONTROL CONTOUR NORMAL INPUT NORMAL INPUT BI-WIRE WOOFER INPUT BI-WIRE WOOFER INPUT For normal (single-wire) For normal (single-wir
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satellite speakers page 12 to the LOW EFFICIENCY position. Relative to NORMAL, the LOW EFFICIENCY position has an warmer, mellower mid-bass sound with a more distant perspective. When you are locating the speaker directly on a surface such as a wall, floor or ceiling, you may find that HIGH EFFICIENCY position gives the best response. This is because this position best matches the increase in midbass response that occurs when a speaker is directly against a room surface. (This is referred to
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page 13 satellite speakers FIGURE 5 BI - WIRING WITH THE S-1C S-1C SATELLITE SPEAKER NORMAL NARROW NORMAL LOW LOW WIDE TWEETER EFFICIENCY HIGH ONE CHANNEL ONLY IS SHOWN HIGH MEDIUM TWEETER EFFICIENCY TREBLE DIRECTIVITY MIDRANGE CONTOUR CONTROL CONTOUR NORMAL INPUT BI-WIRE WOOFER INPUT AMPLIFIER For normal (single-wire) amplifier connections, use NORMAL the NORMAL input terminals (top set) and set the toggle switch to NORMAL. For BI - WIRE bi-wiring connections, please _ _ consult your owner's m
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satellite speakers page 14 A. HEIGHT (OR ANGLE) Your M&K Satellites will always deliver sound superior to conventional speakers, regardless of where you locate them. However, because they are designed for very fast and accurate transient response, they achieve even better sound quality, and the flattest frequency response when properly oriented relative to your ear. Ideally, your Satellite speakers' tweeters should be at the same height from the floor as your ears, when you are sitting in your
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page 15 satellite speakers in this diagram due to an optical illusion). Try to follow the formula as close as you can. You can fine tune the placement by listening to a source with an image (such as a vocalist) centered between the speakers. When listening in stereo (no Center Channel speaker), move the speakers closer together or farther apart in small increments until you hear the sharpest and most cohesive image, especially in the phantom center. You may also want to angle (or "toe-in") th
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satellite speakers page 16 Meter (available for less than about $40) and use it to measure the output of the speakers when playing the test tones generated by your processor or receiver. See your processor or receiver's instruction manual for how to perform the calibration. NEVER CALIBRATE LEVELS BY EAR! This meter is a small investment relative to the price of your system, and it is the only way that you can make sure you get the maximum benefit from your investment. SPEAKER PLACEMENT If you
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page 17 satellite speakers to five feet or more from the back wall. An alternate location in this room might be on the back wall of the room, at the same height, a few feet from the corners. Symmetrical arrangements work best. It is best to locate them at least a few feet away from the nearest listener's head. If the speaker is located too close to a listener, its sound will become too directional and may distract that listener. Ideally, the surround speakers should not call attention to the
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satellite speakers page 18 10. SPEAKER DAMAGE & HOW TO AVOID IT An important factor to consider with any loudspeaker system is the potential for speaker damage. Even though your M&K Satellites have extremely high power handling ability (especially for Satellite speakers), they still can be damaged by relatively low powered amplifiers. While very few M&K Satellites are actually returned for service, the vast majority of those returned are not for manufacturing defects. Instead, they are returne
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page 19 satellite speakers All M&K Satellite speakers carry a five year limited parts and labor warranty. This warranty is transferable to new owners up to five years from the date of original purchase. It does not cover abuse, misuse, repairs by unauthorized service stations, speakers without M&K serial numbers, speakers not sold by authorized M&K dealers, and those damaged in shipping or by accident. If you have any questions about the warranty, please contact M&K. 13. CABINET MAINTENANCE T
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satellite speakers page 20 FIGURE 7 ® SELECTING THE RIGHT OMNIMOUNT BRACKET S-100B S-90 (when threaded inserts are on the back of the S-90) ® USE OMNIMOUNT 75-WA Four threaded inserts are located on the back baffle of the cabinet. Mount the bracket to the speaker using 5/8" long 1/4" x 20 pan head or round head machine ® screws. Use only an OmniMount Series 75 mounting bracket. S-90 (when threaded inserts are on the bottom of the S-90) ® USES OMNIMOUNT 75-WB Four threaded inserts are locat
