Definitive Technology Mythos Eight & Mythos Ten manual

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    Congratulations! Mythos Loudspeakers with Mythos Two, Mythos Three, Mythos Eight and Mythos Ten High Performance Loudspeakers are the perfect complement to your hi-tech video display. These state-of-the-art loudspeakers feature: • The groundbreaking Mythos look: hand-polished, aircraft grade aluminum enclosure: non-resonant and internally braced [...]

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    Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed damage is most likely to occur in handling and should be reported at once to your Definitive T echnology 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 th[...]

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    3 • Mythos Loudspeakers are engineered to excel when used with Definitive T echnology 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 T echn[...]

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    • Multichannel (Dolby Digital & DTS) receivers and processors have a critical Channel Balancing Procedure for each speaker and the subwoofer (connected via LFE or “Sub Out” low-level). This balancing procedure must be followed in order to ensure proper performance from your speak- ers. See your receiver/processor user ’ s manual for thi[...]

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    Mythos T wo features a solid T empered Glass Base for stable table-top positioning. Follow these directions for securely mounting the T empered Glass Base. Attach Speaker to Glass Base: 1. For easy installation, turn speaker upside down. 2. Place the silver bottom pad (A) over the screw holes on the bottom of the speaker , and place the glass base [...]

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    Mythos T wo, Mythos Three, Mythos Eight and Mythos T en Loudspeakers each come with a custom designed wall mounting bracket and wall template that makes secure mounting a breeze. It is recommended that Mythos Three be installed horizontally and Mythos T wo be installed vertically , while Mythos Eight and T en can be used either vertically (as mains[...]

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    7 • Mark the location of pilot holes noted on the Mounting T emplate, and pre-drill for mounting screws (not included). Use screws rated to hold securely in the wall material (we recommend #10 screws). • If there is no stud behind the chosen location, be certain to use wall anchors (not included) to secure the bracket screws. Follow the wall an[...]

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    Mythos Eight and T en can be mounted either vertically as main or surround speakers, or horizontally for use as a high performance center channel speaker . The Logo Badge for the Mythos Eight and T en is packaged separately , and should be affixed in the correct place on the grille once the speaker alignment has been determined. T o affix the Logo [...]

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    9 Mythos T wo Dimensions: 5 7 / 16 "Wx4 1 / 4 "Dx2 5 1 / 4 " H (26 1 / 4 " H w/Base) Base: 8" W x 6 1 / 2 "Dx 1 / 2 " H Driver Complement: One 1" Dome Tweeter Two 4 1 / 2 " Bass/Midrange Drivers Two 4 1 / 2 " Sub Radiators Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 30 kHz Efficiency: 91 db Nominal Impedance: 4 ?[...]

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    10 This product complies with the essential requirements of EMC directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC (inclusive of 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE mark accordingly . CKAT012609 Limited W arranty: 5-Y ears for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Y ears for Electr onic Components Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Defin[...]

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    V isit us at www .definitivetech.com 1 1433 Cronridge Drive • Owings Mills, Maryland 21 1 17 410-363-7148[...]