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If you intend to bi-wire, you must remove the pair of metal jumpers connecting the left and right high 
frequency inputs to the low frequency inputs.  For standard speaker wire connection, the pair of metal 
jumpers must remain connected or the speaker will not function properly.  Please note, improper 
speaker wire connections can damage both the speaker and your receiver or amplifier.  If you are 
unsure of a particular connection scheme, please contact us. 
 

 

TWEAKING 

By adjusting speaker location, you may fine-tune the sound of your system to your personal taste. 

 

Locating your loudspeakers closer to walls and room corners can enhance bass response.  For rear-
ported speakers, air will flow freely in and out of this port at high velocity.  This airflow should not be 
inhibited; therefore the rear baffle of this loudspeaker should be located at least 3-4” away from a wall 
or any other obstacle.  Bass response can be further enhanced by the addition of a powered 
subwoofer. 
 
High frequency and midrange response (vocals) can be improved by minimizing any obstructions that 
are in the direct path of the output of the loudspeaker to the listener.  Further improvement can be 
realized by the use of speaker stands, which will also enhance stereo imaging. 

 

USE WITH A SUBWOOFER 

Ascend Acoustics encourages the use of a powered subwoofer to enhance bass reproduction.  All of 
our bookshelf and home theater speakers are designed to blend seamlessly with today’s subwoofers.  
If you own a subwoofer and are having difficulty achieving a natural sounding transition between 
speaker and subwoofer or if the system sounds “boomy,” we recommend you try the following. 

 

1.  If you are using a surround sound processor or receiver, be sure the hi-pass filter is enabled.  

For most receivers, this is enabled by setting the speakers to the “small” setting in the speaker 
configuration setup.  This filter limits low frequencies from reaching the speakers yet allows 
them to pass thru to the subwoofer, thereby enhancing overall sound quality and improving the 
blend between subwoofer and speaker.  For further details, please consult the manufacturer of 
your processor/receiver or browse through its documentation. 

 

2.  Check the subwoofer and speaker phasing.  If your subwoofer has a phase switch, simply 

reverse the phase and listen once again.  If you detect an improvement, leave the subwoofer 
phase in that position.  If your subwoofer does not have a phase switch, turn off the power on all 
of your audio equipment and disconnect all speakers except the subwoofer and the front left 
and right channels.  Reverse the positive and negative speaker wires at the input terminals of 
both left and right speakers.  Power on the system and listen.  Repeat this procedure once 
again, reversing the speaker wires back to their original configuration.  If you cannot hear any 
improvement with the speaker leads in the reverse configuration, then leave in the original 
configuration.  If you do hear an improvement in the reverse wiring, then leave in this position.  It 
is critical that all speakers be wired in the same phase as the front left and rights. 

 

Summary of Contents for HTM-200 SE

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Page 2: ...f the speaker All Ascend Acoustics loudspeakers are designed to perform in real world listening environments but very few rooms share the same acoustic properties due to variances in size reflections wall thickness and material even carpeting Due to all of these variables you can follow a few basic rules of thumb and achieve excellent results in your unique environment The below recommendations ar...

Page 3: ...ENING POSITION This is the most common location you will be relaxing in while enjoying your speakers Generally it is the center of a couch or your easy chair STEP 2 SELECT CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER LOCATION Locate the center channel speaker directly on top or below your television set Do not be concerned about distortion to your TV picture due to the magnetic field generated by the speaker Every Asce...

Page 4: ...iate output channel on the back of your amplifier or receiver Ascend Acoustics recommends the use of quality 14 gauge or larger diameter copper stranded speaker wire All of our loudspeakers are equipped with high quality gold plated 5 way binding posts that allow for an easy and secure connection with the majority of cables and terminations available We don t believe any particular kind of speaker...

Page 5: ... subwoofers If you own a subwoofer and are having difficulty achieving a natural sounding transition between speaker and subwoofer or if the system sounds boomy we recommend you try the following 1 If you are using a surround sound processor or receiver be sure the hi pass filter is enabled For most receivers this is enabled by setting the speakers to the small setting in the speaker configuration...

Page 6: ...y of the speaker components including woofers tweeters and crossovers Please avoid removing any of these components as this will immediately void your warranty SERVICE RETURNS All Ascend Acoustics products are designed using only the highest quality components and will provide many years of trouble free operation If you should ever suspect a problem please do not hesitate to contact us A qualified...

Page 7: ...arising out of the use of or inability to use this product even if Ascend has been advised of the possibility of such damage Ascend and its suppliers entire liability under any provision of their warranty shall be limited to the amount actually paid for the product This warranty does not cover damage due to acts of God fire accident abuse misuse cosmetic damage or modification of or to any part of...

Page 8: ...late shielded 1 26mm high definition soft dome tweeter w integrated elastomer wave guide wide surround low viscosity magnetic fluid cooling pole piece damping chamber Woofer s 2 proprietary 4 long throw polygel cone cast chassis rubber surround vented pole piece high compiance magnetically shielded 1 proprietary 6 5 long throw polygel cone woofer w phasing plug non resonant polymer chassis rubber ...

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