Page 3 - Introduction
Page 3 Introduction For over 60 years, our engineers have sought the ultimate: a loudspeaker that could reproduce recorded music with all the passion of a live performance. The Palladium™ Series approaches aural perfection, while making a visual statement that is every bit as elegant and passionate ...
Page 4 - Getting Started; Unpacking
Page 4 Getting Started Unpacking (P-38F / P-37F) Please follow the unpacking instructions fully and in the order shown below. These loudspeakers are heavy! Do not lift or move these speakers by yourself. Always have someone help you. 1 3 5 4 2 Open the carton flapsLightly tape each flap to the box w...
Page 5 - Preparing the Loudspeaker; Connection Procedure:; Fitting and Removing the Grilles
Page 5 Preparing the Loudspeaker Connection Procedure: There is a specific procedure to be followed: • Switch off and unplug the amplifier/s and all source electronics from the mains power.• Place both loudspeakers in the general area where you want them.• Connect each loudspeaker following the inst...
Page 6 - Positioning Loudspeakers - Stereo; Stereo Positioning
Page 6 Positioning Loudspeakers - Stereo Never allow objects of furniture to impede the loudspeaker or place objects between the loudspeakers and the listening position. Stereo Positioning (P-38F / P-37F / P-17B) The generally accepted norm is that the loudspeakers should be as far away from each ot...
Page 7 - Positioning Loudspeakers - Home Theater
Page 7 Positioning Loudspeakers - Home Theater 6’ - 16’ LFE 2 LFE 1 CENTER The same general positioning rules as for stereo apply but these are some variations. • The loudspeakers can be placed closer together. Remember that the closer the speakers are to one another, the less spacious the sound wil...
Page 8 - Positioning Center and Surrounds
Page 8 Positioning Center and Surrounds Center Channel Positioning The P-27C is a dedicated center channel speaker that should be placed as close as possible to the center of your video display. In installations with large projection or display screens, the speaker is traditionally placed immediatel...
Page 9 - Cables, Crossovers and Connections
Page 9 Cables, Crossovers and Connections For best results, connect your loudspeakers with purpose-designed loudspeaker cable. The cables to both loudspeakers should be of equal lengths and be of a gauge sufficient to drive the speakers comfortably without any loss of power in the bass at high volum...
Page 10 - Connecting the Loudspeakers - 2
Page 10 Connecting the Loudspeakers - 2 The Terminal Panel As supplied, positive and negative terminals of the high and low frequency terminal pairs are strapped to-gether with a two-way strap. This is how you should prepare the terminal panel for each wiring option. Standard (Single) Wiring The str...
Page 11 - Connecting the Loudspeakers - 3
Page 11 Connecting the Loudspeakers - 3 Bi-amping Connecting each loudspeaker drive element to separate amplification offers the highest possible performance level. It is not necessary for the amplifiers in the treble and bass sections to be identical. In fact for tube ampli-fier enthusiasts, there ...
Page 12 - Finalising the Assembly
Page 12 Finalising the Assembly Fittting Spikes (P-38F and P-37F only) The loudspeakers are supplied with a set of long spikes and a set of short spikes. All are adjustable and fit in the same way. Spike seats with felt bases are supplied for use where spikes are inappropriate; e.g., on stone, hardw...
Page 13 - Final Adjustments
Page 13 Final Adjustments The Palladium Series loudspeakers have a phenomenal frequency response and superb dynamics, so playing large orchestral or rock music will be an awesome experience, but may not necessarily be the best guide in setting up the speakers. Your listening tests should be performe...
Page 14 - About Your Loudspeaker
Page 14 About Your Loudspeaker An International Project The Klipsch Palladium series has drawn on engineering, design and manufacturing resources from all aver the world. In addition to our formidable team in the USA, we have used European industrial designers, British theoreti-cal physicists and ma...
Page 15 - Loudspeaker Components -1
Page 15 Loudspeaker Components -1 Bass Drivers The woofer utilizes a low mass hybrid Aluminum/Rohacell®/Kevlar® cone with an over hung voice coil. Even under massive dynamic demand, the driver retains linearity and low distortion. A three-part high intensity neodymium magnet is used with a main magn...
Page 16 - Loudspeaker Components -2
Page 16 Loudspeaker Components -2 Treble Compression Driver Low distortion, high sensitivity, wide bandwidth and neutral tonality have been, in this ground-breaking design, pushed beyond the standards for any previous Klipsch driver. Built around a .75-inch titanium dome, the tweeter makes use of tw...
Page 17 - Loudspeaker Components -3
Page 17 Loudspeaker Components -3 Cabinet Functionally, any loudspeaker enclosure provides a mechanical placement of each transducer, a method for suppressing acoustical radiations and a reso-nant chamber to extend low frequency performance. The Palladium series is an artistic blend of beauty and fu...
Page 18 - Conclusion
Page 18 Conclusion Care and Maintenance Very little maintenance is required. To maintain the finish of the loudspeakers, wipe them carefully with a soft lint free polishing cloth. Occasionally, and to remove fingermarks etc., wipe the cabinets with a barely damp clean soft cloth and finish with a li...
Page 19 - Notes
