Page 2 - VARIATIONS OF SOUND; DIAGRAMS
satellite speakers page 2 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................32. PLACEMENT OF YOUR SATELLITE SPEAKERS.............................................................33. S-100B SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE................
Page 3 - achieve the best possible performance.; PLACEMENT OF YOUR SATELLITE SPEAKERS; Systems brackets, without the use of wood screws,; SPECIAL NOTE - TV SHIELDED SATELLITE SPEAKERS
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 i...
Page 4 - S-100B VARIATIONS OF SOUND; space. The SPECIAL INPUT terminals
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 fitsyour budget. Using better quality cables will improve...
Page 5 - FIGURE 1; AMPLIFIER; LEFT RIGHT; S-100B TREBLE CONTOUR SWITCH
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 ...
Page 6 - S-90 VARIATIONS OF SOUND; as opposed to a speaker located out in a room, which is known as 4
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 recommendusing the l...
Page 7 - FIGURE 2; S-90 TREBLE CONTOUR SWITCH
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 lowerefficiency, the subwoofer level should be set lower. S-90 TREBLE CONTOUR SWITCH The TREBLE CONTOUR switch gives you control of th...
Page 8 - S-80 VARIATIONS OF SOUND
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...
Page 9 - FIGURE 3; AM PL IF I ER; AM PL IF I ER; AM PL IF I ER; HIGH EFFICIENCY / HIGH TWEETER
satellite speakers page 9 FIGURE 3 WIRING WITH THE S-80 S A T E L L I T E S P E A K E R C ON N E C T A MP LI FIE R T O ON LY ON E R E D A N D ON E B LA C K TE R MIN A L (see instr u ctions) H IGH H IGH L OW L OW MA D E I N U S A TWEETER LEVEL EFFICIENCY AM PL IF I ER _ + _ + ( one channel onl y is s...
Page 10 - SPECIAL NOTE; bi-amplify your Satellites in; S-1C VARIATIONS OF SOUND
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. Sometimesreferred to as the "German Sound." S-80 HIGH TWEE...
Page 11 - listening environment.; S-1C MIDRANGE CONTOUR SWITCH; FIGURE 4
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!), t...
Page 12 - to a speaker located out in a room, which is known as 4; S-1C TREBLE CONTOUR SWITCH
satellite speakers page 12 to the LOW EFFICIENCY position. Relative to NORMAL, the LOW EFFICIENCY position has an warmer, mellowermid-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 EFFICIENC...
Page 13 - ONE CHANNEL ONLY IS SHOWN; FIGURE 5; OPTIMIZING SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Four factors are important in getting the best sound. They are:
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 EFFI...
Page 14 - B. LOCATION AWAY FROM REFLECTING SURFACES; FIGURE 6; LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER
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 bettersound quality, and the f...
Page 15 - in this diagram due to an optical illusion).; HOME THEATRE USAGE; CHANNEL BALANCING
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 ...
Page 16 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT; channel produces more output than the left and right channels; FRONT CHANNELS
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 tonesgenerated by your processor or receiver. See your processor or receiver's instruction manual for how to perform thecalibration. NEVER CALIBRATE LEVELS BY E...
Page 17 - SUBWOOFER
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 thesame 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 listen...
Page 18 - WITH M&K HIGH PASS FILTERS
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 beda...
Page 19 - CABINET MAINTENANCE
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 unauthorizedservice stations, speakers without M&...
Page 20 - FIGURE 7; USE OMNIMOUNT; USES OMNIMOUNT; USES OMNIMOUNT
satellite speakers page 20 FIGURE 7 SELECTING THE RIGHT OMNIMOUNT ® BRACKET S-100BS-90 (when threaded inserts are on theback of the S-90) USE OMNIMOUNT ® 75-WA Four threaded inserts arelocated on the back baffle of thecabinet. Mount the bracket to thespeaker using 5/8" long 1/4" x 20pan head...