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We Want Your Klipsch Product to Look and
Sound as Good as When it Left the Factory.
Please Check Promptly for Transit Damage.

Each Klipsch product is individually tested for sonic quality and inspected for superior appearance
before it leaves the Hope, Arkansas factory. Your loudspeaker left the factory in perfect condition in
packaging carefully engineered to protect both the working parts and finish. However, in certain
extreme circumstances, the products may be damaged in transit. 

To ensure that your loudspeaker is in its original condition, please inspect it immediately. If damage
is discovered, notify the authorized Klipsch dealer that the unit was purchased from or the trans-
portation company responsible for safe delivery. In the latter case, make a request for inspection from
the transportation company and hold the product in its original shipping carton for the inspector.
After a joint inspection report is made, file a claim with the transportation company.

Dear Klipsch Synergy Series Owner

Congratulations on your purchase of a Klipsch KSW Series powered subwoofer! Our fourth generation
KSW powered subwoofers will add an exciting new dimension to your home entertainment 
system, providing outstanding bass reproduction of your favorite music and movies. The KSW models
provide more powerful amplifiers, all-new driver designs and greater ease of use, making them an
incredible value.

A Klipsch KSW subwoofer brings that “I’m part of the action” feeling to your home entertainment
system in a way few other components can. If this is your first Klipsch purchase, welcome to the
fold; if this is an additional Klipsch purchase, we thank you for your loyalty. When it comes to the
best in home entertainment, Klipsch is a sound choice.

Please take the time to fill out the enclosed questionnaire and warranty registration card or if you
prefer, register online at www.klipsch.com. This information helps us serve you better and assists our
dealers in meeting your needs as a valued Klipsch customer. Should you have any questions or need
more information on Synergy or other Klipsch products, please contact us. We will be happy to
assist you, and welcome your feedback.

Thank you for choosing Klipsch loudspeakers.

Sincerely,

Fred S. Klipsch
Chairman & CEO

Summary of Contents for KSW-10

Page 1: ...h com Make sure you return your warranty card so that we may keep you up to date on new Klipsch products and promo tions As always if you have any questions contact your local authorized Klipsch dealer For your records Model Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Name 193098 Rev 1 20M0499 ...

Page 2: ...Owner s Manual Warranty KS W SERIE S PO WERED SUBWOOF ERS ...

Page 3: ...ll operating and safety instructions should be followed 5 Water and Moisture The device should never be used in on or near water due to risk of fatal shock 6 Carts and Stands The device should only be used on carts or stands recommended by the manufacturer 7 Wall and Ceiling Mounting The device should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The device ...

Page 4: ... Store Name State How did you hear about Klipsch q Audio Home Theater Magazine q Other Magazine q TV q Radio q Newspaper q Trade Show q Friend q Retail Dealer q Direct Mail Have you purchased Klipsch products before q Yes q No If yes what products Product Name s When do you hope to purchase additional loudspeakers q 6 mos 1 yr q 1 2 yrs q 2 4 yrs How likely are you to consider Klipsch products for...

Page 5: ...uct was not purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer You may call 1 800 KLIPSCH to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a KLIPSCH authorized dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the product This Warranty does not cover damage due t...

Page 6: ... operating properly or exhibits a marked change in performance The device has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged 17 Service The user should not attempt to service the device beyond what is described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified personnel If dealer service is not available contact Klipsch customer service for a return authorization RA n...

Page 7: ...our purchase of a Klipsch KSW Series powered subwoofer Our fourth generation KSW powered subwoofers will add an exciting new dimension to your home entertainment system providing outstanding bass reproduction of your favorite music and movies The KSW models provide more powerful amplifiers all new driver designs and greater ease of use making them an incredible value A Klipsch KSW subwoofer brings...

Page 8: ... second ON delay 15 minute OFF delay Frequency Response 26 120Hz 3dB Maximum Acoustic Output 113dB 1 8 space 1 meter Low Pass Crossover Continuously variable from 40 120Hz 24dB octave slope above 120Hz Inputs 2 Line level RCA phono jacks 2 High level speaker terminals Outputs 2 High level speaker terminals High pass filtered at 100Hz 6dB octave slope Phase Switchable 0 180 degrees Drive Component ...

Page 9: ...ers and amplifiers are also color coded Typically RED is positive and BLACK is negative or ground It does not matter which wire conductor is connected to the positive or negative connection of your equipment as long as you are consistent Be sure that the connections from the amp to all of the speakers in your system are connected in a like manner If this is not done the quantity of bass will be re...

Page 10: ...aker Level Connections at Right Main Speakers Limited Range Line Level Connections at Left Main Speakers Full Range Optional LFE Connection Compatible with Speaker and Line Level Hookups One Channel Shown Repeat for Opposite Channel ...

Page 11: ...Figure C KSW 15 INPUT PANEL Line Level Connections Main Speakers Bass Filtered Optional LFE Connection Compatible with Speaker and Line Level Hookups One Channel Shown Repeat for Opposite Channel ...

Page 12: ... carpeted surface attach the enclosed rubber pads to the subwoofer s feet to prevent vibration and marring How to Connect Your KSW Series Subwoofer AC Power Since your KSW subwoofer has an internal power amplifier it must be plugged into a nearby AC wall outlet The subwoofer should be unplugged from the AC power with the power switch in the OFF posi tion during hookup and installation To eliminate...

Page 13: ...Figure A KSW 10 INPUT PANEL Speaker Level Connections Main Speakers Full Range Optional LFE Connection Compatible with Speaker and Line Level Hookups One Channel Shown Repeat for Opposite Channel ...

Page 14: ...s LEVEL ALL MODELS The LEVEL control adjusts the volume of the subwoofer relative to your main speakers Use this control to compensate for room acoustics subwoofer placement and the sensitivity of your main speakers This control effects the signals that are connected to any of the subwoofers inputs It does not effect the volume level of your main speakers Suggested control position for initial set...

Page 15: ...reatest quantity of bass 0 or 180 The proper setting of this control is affected by room acoustics and the placement of the subwoofer in the room You may need to repeat this procedure if the subwoofer is repositioned Troubleshooting If your subwoofer has little or no output Double check your power AC and system connections Make sure that the LEVEL control is turned up Make sure that the POWER swit...

Page 16: ...terminals as your main speakers on your amplifier Alternately you can hook your main speakers to the SPEAKER IN terminals on the subwoofer along with the subwoofer s input cables or switch to a line level connection if your electronics permit If you are still experiencing difficulties con sult your authorized Klipsch dealer Regardless of your amplifier s rated capacity do not operate the system at...

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