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MK Sound S-1C manual

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    Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation 10391 Jef ferson Boule v ard Culv er Cit y , CA 90232 USA (310) 204-2854 F AX (310) 202-8782 © 1995 MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORP. S-100B S-1C S-90 S-80 SX-7 operation manual satellite speakers satellite speakers satellite speakers satellite speakers satellite speakers[...]

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    satellite speakers page 2 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................3 2. PLACEMENT OF YOUR SATELLITE SPEAKERS.............................................................3 3. S-100B SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE.............................................................[...]

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    satellite speakers page 3 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[...]

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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[...]

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    satellite speakers page 5 FIGURE 1 WIRING WITH THE S-100B AMPLIFIER LEFT RIGHT + _ + _ MADE IN USA INPUT 4 ohms MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORPORATION MIDRANGE CONTOUR 10391 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 310/204-2854 MID EFFICIENCY NORMAL S-100B SATELLITE SPEAKER TREBLE CONTOUR MID TWEETER NORMAL LOW TWEETER LOW EFFICIENCY SPECIAL INPUT (s[...]

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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 m[...]

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    satellite speakers page 7 FIGURE 2 WIRING WITH THE S-90 to a higher efficiency, it requires a higher setting of the subwoofer level. Conversely, when you switch to a lower efficiency, the subwoofer level should be set lower. S-90 TREBLE CONTOUR SWITCH The TREBLE CONTOUR switch gives you control of the upper midrange and treble frequencies when set [...]

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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 [...]

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    satellite speakers page 9 FIGURE 3 WIRING WITH THE S-80 SATELLITE S PEAKER CONNECT AM PLIFI E R TO ONL Y ONE RED AND ONE BLACK TERM INAL (see inst ructions) H IGH H IGH LOW LOW MADE I N USA TWEE TER LEVE L EFF ICI ENCY AM PLIFIER _ + _ + ( one c han nel onl y is show n) SATELLITE S PEAKER CONNECT AM PLIFI E R TO ONL Y ONE RED AND ONE BLACK TERM INA[...]

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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 [...]

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    satellite speakers page 11 listening environment. However, getting the best tonal balance in any given room involves many variables. Therefore, your S-1C Satellites allow you to alter their tonal balance in order to get the ideal sound quality at your favorite listening location (where it counts!), through the use of two three-position switches. Th[...]

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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 becau[...]

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    satellite speakers page 13 AMPLIFIER + _ + _ ONE CHANNEL ONLY IS SHOWN HIGH TWEETER MADE IN USA MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORPORATION MIDRANGE CONTOUR 10391 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 204-2854 HIGH EFFICIENCY NORMAL S-1C SATELLITE SPEAKER TREBLE CONTOUR NORMAL LOW TWEETER LOW EFFICIENCY BI-WIRE TWEETER INPUT NORMAL BI - WIRE NARR[...]

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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[...]

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    satellite speakers page 15 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 [...]

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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 relati[...]

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    satellite speakers page 17 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 clo[...]

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    satellite speakers page 18 10. SPEAKER D A MA GE & HO W T O A V OID 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[...]

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    satellite speakers page 19 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 author[...]

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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 [...]