Page 2 - PROJECT; TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PREFACE 4 CHAPTER 1 – LEGACY: THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE JBL PROJECT LOUDSPEAKERS 7 CHAPTER 2 – THE PROJECT K2 S5800 LOUDSPEAKER: A TRIUMPH IN ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY 10 CHAPTER 3 – UNPACKING THE PROJECT K2 S5800 SYSTEM 10 CHAPTER 4 – SELECTING CABLE 11 CHAPTER 5 – AMPLIFIER RECOMMENDATION...
Page 3 - PREFACE; Thank you for selecting a
PREFACE Thank you for selecting a Project K2 S5800 loudspeaker system. It represents the sum total of ourresearch and developmentalefforts in sound reproduction overthe last half century. We havelabored to create a loudspeakersystem with no acoustical or elec-trical limitations whatsoever. Whilethe ...
Page 4 - LOUDSPEAKERS; DEFINING THE; CONCEPT
CHAPTER 1 – LEGACY: THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OFTHE JBL PROJECT LOUDSPEAKERS Of those few who seek perfection insound reproduction, only a handfulhave actually achieved it. The priceis always high. It is a rare occur-rence indeed when an individual orgroup is able to triumph over theconstraints of ...
Page 5 - Figure 1. Cutaway view of
After Project Everest was intro- duced, sound recording and play-back technology underwent a revolution of its own. With theadvent of CD, extremely demandingrecorded signals had become therule rather than the exception – the average source material usedby the typical audio enthusiast had become supe...
Page 7 - The enclosure of the; speaker system in relation to listener.
CHAPTER 2 – THE PROJECT K2 S5800 LOUDSPEAKER: A TRIUMPH IN ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY The following sections describethe primary features and compo-nents of the Project K2 S5800 loudspeaker system. The enclosure of the K2 S5800 is specially designed to transferunwanted mechanical energyaway from any a...
Page 9 - ENCLOSURES; The enclosure design of the; Phase Plug; Figure 5. Cutaway view of 045Ti ultrahigh-frequency transducer.
045TI PURE-TITANIUMDIAPHRAGM/NEODYMIUM MAGNETULTRAHIGH-FREQUENCYCOMPRESSION DRIVER See Figure 5. The 045Ti utilizes the same princi-ples as the 435Al, in a smaller foot-print so that a frequency responseup to 40kHz can be achieved. INTERNAL CROSSOVERNETWORK Each loudspeaker unit has twointernal divi...
Page 10 - CHAPTER 4 – SELECTING CABLE; Project; mum; Project K2
CHAPTER 3 – UNPACKING THE PROJECT K2 S5800 SYSTEM All components of the Project K2 system have been very carefullypacked for maximum protectionagainst damage. As with any superior audio product,it is advisable to keep the originalpacking materials in case it is necessary to transport the Project K2 ...
Page 11 - CHAPTER 5 – AMPLIFIER RECOMMENDATIONS
CHAPTER 5 – AMPLIFIER RECOMMENDATIONS No single type of amplifier is specified for use with the Project K2 S5800 system. The speakers are highly efficient and will operateadequately with an amplifier orreceiver of 70–100 watts. However, the transient responseand audio definition of a high-endsystem ...
Page 12 - CHAPTER 6 – PLACEMENT AND SETUP CONSIDERATIONS; Floor; The; FLOOR REQUIREMENTS; Figure 7. Room placement of
CHAPTER 6 – PLACEMENT AND SETUP CONSIDERATIONS The Project K2 S5800 loudspeaker system is designed to be lessaffected by room acoustics thanconventional imaging systems.However, it is very sensitive tooverall symmetry, and proximity to walls, ceilings and corners. Ideally, any listening room shouldc...
Page 13 - Switch; are; HF Trim Switch; be tested in its various
CHAPTER 7 – PROJECT K2 S5800 SWITCH OPERATIONS The K2 S5800 has two switches mounted on the network panel on the rear of the enclosure. The switches are covered by an access plate which is easilyremoved by unscrewing the twomounting screws. See Figure 8. The Network Mode (Bi-Amp) Switch ™ (center) s...
Page 14 - High Frequency; controls and connections.; CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
¡ Bias Battery: The bias battery supplies constant DC bias to thecrossover capacitors, eliminatingcrossover distortion at zero electricpotential. Replace the test batterysupplied with your system with a 9-volt, 006P rectangular battery assoon as possible. Thereafter,although the speaker will functio...
Page 15 - SHORTING BARS
15 SHORTING BARS The K2 S5800 is shipped with short- ing bars installed between its low-frequency and high-frequency terminals. Please see Figure 10. To prepare the K2 S5800 for bi-wire or bi-amp operation, these barsmust be removed by completelyunscrewing each binding post,removing the bars, and re...
Page 16 - PROJECT K2; FINAL; speaker
16 BI-WIRE CONNECTIONMETHOD The bi-wire connection method requires one amplifier and twosets of speaker wires. By removingthe shorting bars, connections maybe made to the individual networksections using four conductors,one for each of the four terminals(see Figures 10, 12 and 13). BI-AMP CONNECTION...
Page 18 - CHAPTER 9 – TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE GUIDE; loudspeakers
CHAPTER 9 – TROUBLESHOOTING AND SERVICE GUIDE Project K2 S5800 loudspeakers are designed to provide years oftrouble-free service. If you are experiencing difficul-ties, we suggest you check thesepossibilities before contactingyour Project K2 specialist dealer for assistance. IF THERE IS NO SOUNDFROM...
Page 19 - SPECIFICATIONS; ULTRAHIGH-FREQUENCY DRIVER; JBL AND HARMAN INTERNATIONAL
19 K2 S5800 SPECIFICATIONS POWER HANDLING: 300W (RMS)** FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 50Hz – 40kHz (– 6dB) LOW-FREQUENCY EXTENSION: 28Hz (–10dB) SENSITIVITY: 95dB (2.83V/1m) NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohms CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 800Hz, 10kHz LOW-FREQUENCY DRIVERS: Dual 12-inch (300mm) Kevlar-composite cone woofers (1...
Page 20 - A Harman International Company
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