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Mythos Solo XL
“All-In-One” Front Stage Loudspeaker
Owner's Manual
Congratulations!
You are about to have a unique audio experience: the Mythos Solo XL “All-In-One”
Front Stage Loudspeaker. Never before has style and function combined on this
level to deliver the ultimate sound quality in the coolest looking speaker you could
ever match to your flat screen television. This state-of-the-art loudspeaker features:
• High Definition Drivers and Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeters on
unique canted baffles
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Unpacking Your Mythos Loudspeakers Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or con- cealed damage is most likely to occur in handling and should be reported at once to your Definitive Technology Dealer or to the delivery company that delivered your loudspeakers. Save all cartons and packing material when you have unpacked your loudspeakers. They will do the best job of protecting your speakers if they need to be shipped or transported. Record the serial numbers found on
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Installation, Setup and Placement Tips (continued) • Mythos Loudspeakers are engineered to excel when used with Definitive Technology SuperCube Subwoofers. SuperCubes deliver radical bass in compact stylish enclosures. Using a SuperCube will give you complete signal control and will result in greater dynamic range in stereo and home theater applications. See your authorized Definitive Technology Dealer to hear a SuperCube for yourself. • Before performing any wire hookups, be sure to turn y
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Speaker Wire Connections When making Speaker Wire connections, use high quality, large gauge speaker wire to ensure the best performance. Note that one of the input terminals on the rear of your loudspeakers is red (+) and the other is black (-). To ensure correct polarity, make certain that you connect wire from the red (+) terminal of your receiver to the red (+) terminal of your loudspeakers, and the wire from the black (-) terminal of your receiver to the black (-) terminal of your loudspeak
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Preinstallation Notes • We recommend that wall mounting of speakers be performed by professional installers or by those appropriately skilled in the use of power tools and the knowledge of building codes and structural issues. • We recommend that you determine a suitable location for your speaker installation, and that you complete all wiring (especially “hidden” in-wall wiring) before mounting brackets to your walls. • Mythos Brackets are not suitable for ceiling mounting. 5
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Wall Mounting Speakers Using The Mythos Bracket The Mythos Solo XL Loudspeaker comes with dual custom designed wall mounting brackets and a wall template that makes secure mounting a breeze. The rear panel of the speaker features threaded inserts for the adjustable Mounting Screws (included). These Mounting Screws then fit easily into the Keyhole Slots on the Wall Mounting Brackets, also included. Follow these directions for installing the Wall Mounting Brackets. • Use the Mounting Template (incl
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Troubleshooting Don’t panic! If you experience difficulties with your speakers, try the suggestions below. If you still have problems, contact your Authorized Definitive Technology Dealer for assistance. • Make certain that all system connections and power cords are undamaged, and solidly and snugly in their places. • Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the speaker enclosure. • If you hear nothing and you’re sure the system is set up properly, you must contact your Authorized
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Mythos Loudspeakers Specifications Mythos Solo XL Dimensions: 5.4" H x 4.25" D x 46.22" W Driver Complement: Three 1" Aluminum Dome Tweeters Six 4.5" Bass/Midrange Drivers Two 4.5" Bass Radiators Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 30 kHz Efficiency: 91 db Nominal Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Recommended Amplification: 20 – 250 Watts/channel 8
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Limited Warranty: 5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer. However, this warranty
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