background image

I

NCLUDED

S4S

(1) Loudspeaker with grille 

(6) Small grille spacers (for applications requiring one layer of wallboard)

(6) Large grille spacers (for applications requiring two layers of wallboard)

(6) Grille cups

IMPORTANT NOTE:

A complete S4S loudspeaker system includes the S4S

in-wall subwoofer and the S4SBB back box, which must be purchased sepa-
rately. A high-quality, external two-channel power amplifier, such as the JBL
Synthesis S800, is also required, and must be purchased separately. The
amplifier should be capable of outputting up to 500 watts per channel with
flat frequency response from 20Hz – 500Hz. Although this manual describes
installation with reference to all three components, they must be purchased
separately.

Template and paint shield

For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from
live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home, car or office.

We’re confident that the JBL Synthesis loudspeaker you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you
expect – and that when you think about purchasing additional audio equipment for your home, car or office, you will
once again choose JBL. 

Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at www.jblsynthesis.com. This enables us to keep
you posted on our latest advancements, and helps us to better understand our customers and build products that
meet their needs and expectations.

JBL Synthesis

2

T

HANK

Y

OU FOR

C

HOOSING

JBL

®

S4S OM  10/18/05  12:02 PM  Page 3

Summary of Contents for Synthesis Four S4S

Page 1: ...JBLSYNTHESIS FOUR S4S FLUSH MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER OWNER S GUIDE Two units minimum ...

Page 2: ...n with reference to all three components they must be purchased separately Template and paint shield For more than 60 years JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction from live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home car or office We re confident that the JBL Synthesis loudspeaker you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment t...

Page 3: ...is also helps hide the speaker in a less visible place In special circumstances it is acceptable to install the speaker at any height on a wall Remember that these are just guidelines Since every listening room is different JBL strongly recommends experi menting with the positioning of your subwoofer prior to cutting the wall to obtain the most pleasing results in your room One technique that can ...

Page 4: ...the knob down until the connection is tight The hole in the center of each knob is intended for use with banana type connectors Since the S4S is a passive loudspeaker only speaker level connections are available Use the S4S with a high quality dedicated subwoofer amplifier as recommended by your JBL Synthesis custom installer such as the JBL Synthesis S800 The amplifier should be capable of output...

Page 5: ...tputs Subwoofer Out Line Level Input Using One S4S Loudspeaker in Mono Mode Amplifier Left S4S Back Box Right S4S Back Box Receiver Processor Speaker Level Outputs Subwoofer or Main Amp Out Line Level Inputs Left Left Right Right Left Right Using Two S4S Loudspeakers in Stereo Mode ...

Page 6: ... 4 10 32 x 1 1 2 flat head screws 2 Styrofoam blocks 0 Terminal Cup Connect the speaker wires from your subwoofer amplifier to these terminals 1 Mounting Holes for Bushings The S4S uses a system of bushings to act as springs that isolate the speaker from room and wall vibrations Mount the bushings in each of these holes as described in Step 5 on page 7 2 Damping Pads These pads are part of the iso...

Page 7: ... into the bushing 6 The enclosure is now installed and ready for the wallboard to be installed over it Remove the wood centering bars and use the wood screws to close up the holes in the S4SBB back box The drywall cutout dimensions are 24 55 H x 15 W 624mm x 381mm 7 Insert the six plastic grille spacers into the large holes in the S4S baffle Select either the small or large grille spacers dependin...

Page 8: ...S 2 00 5 13 CABINET 63 90 CABINET 14 00 POLYURETHANE RUBBER FINAL MOUNTING DECK SCREW WASHER STYROFOAM BLOCKS CENTERING BARS DAMPING PADS 15 00 CUTOUT DRYWALL 24 55 CUTOUT DRYWALL COVER TEMPLATE 16 25 BAFFLE 25 17 BAFFLE ...

Page 9: ...er coat Before painting install the plastic paint shield securely into the baffle This will protect the speaker components and baffle from paint residue Use a high quality spray paint and apply a thin coat of color Paint the grille separately from the baffle before installing it Be certain the grille perforations remain free of paint Filling them with paint will diminish the sound quality ...

Page 10: ...ers try inverting the polarity on one subwoofer as described on page 4 Consider adding a separate power amplifier to drive the S4S subwoofer In Dolby Digital or DTS modes make sure your receiver processor is correctly configured When using a power amplifier with your S4S subwoofer make sure the subwoofer output of the receiver processor has been enabled See your receiver processor s owner s manual...

Page 11: ...peaks We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels JBL Harman International JBL Synthesis and Synthesis are trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated registered in the United States and or other countries Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories DTS is a registered trademark of DTS Inc Styrofoam is a trademark of the Dow Chemical Company THX i...

Page 12: ...JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 818 830 8757 www jblsynthesis com Part No 361173 001 ...

Reviews: