Klipsch Dedicated Surround Speakers
Klipsch’s dedicated surrounds are designed for use as surround sound speakers in home theater or
multi-channel audio/video applications. They are NOT intended for use as main or front speakers
(left, center or right).
Surround speakers work in combination with other speakers adding dynamic realism and special
effects impact by virtue of their high efficiency and wide dispersion pattern. The surrounds’ high
sensitivity facilitates realistic sound levels (loudness) for surround-channel applications. A 3 dB
increase in sensitivity is equivalent to doubling the wattage of your power amplifier.
Klipsch surround speakers feature the exclusive Wide-Dispersion Surround Technology
™
. This tech-
nology utilizes two horn tweeters aligned at 90° to one another to create an optimal 180° soundfield.
The resulting wide and evenly dispersed soundfield delivers both the direct, localized sounds and the
ambient effects that make it perfectly suited for rear channel surround applications. This unique
Klipsch approach is ideal for the latest multi-channel 5.1 (Dolby Digital
®
and DTS
®
) soundtracks on
DVD and laser disc formats, making Klipsch truly “Digital Ready.”
PLACEMENT OF THE KLIPSCH SURROUND SPEAKERS
One of the principal advantages of Klipsch’s unique Wide-Dispersion Surround Technology is greater
placement flexibility. Due to the full 180° coverage pattern, you can place these speakers on the rear
wall, side walls or even on the ceiling. The most common placement is on the side walls, adjacent to
the listening/viewing area, or on the rear wall facing the front of the room. A height of approximate-
ly five to seven feet from the floor to the base of the cabinet is recommended.
An alternative placement would be on the ceiling either directly above or several feet behind the lis-
tening area. In a ceiling installation, the speaker can be oriented with drivers facing either the front
and rear of the room or the side walls to compensate for room shape and layout. Optimal surround
speaker placement is highly dependent upon individual room layout and the resulting acoustics.
Experiment with speaker placement until you achieve a desirable balance of envelopment and directional
cues. Consult your Klipsch dealer for more specific guidance on placement to suit your particular home
theater room.
About Speaker Wire Connections
When making any type of speaker wire connection, be sure to observe the proper polarity. Most
speaker wire is color-coded or has some distinguishing feature differentiating the two conductors.
Speaker wire connectors on most loudspeakers and amplifiers are also color-coded. Typically, Red is
positive (+) and Black is negative (-), or ground. It does not matter which wire conductor is connect-
ed to the positive or negative connection of your equipment as long as you are consistent. Be sure
that the connections from the amp to the speaker on all of the various channels of your system are
connected in a like manner. Be careful not to have excess bare wire or loose strands of wire that
could short from positive to negative as this could damage the speaker and amplifier.
If one speaker in a stereo pair is out of phase relative to the other (one speaker has the positive and
negative terminals reversed), you will hear no center stereo image and a reduction in the amount of
bass. To remedy this, check all the connections to make sure both speakers are connected to the
amplifier in the same fashion, with positive to positive and negative to negative. High quality speaker
cable can make an audible improvement in the sound of your speakers. Your Klipsch dealer can assist
you with selecting the proper cable to ensure optimal performance from your loudspeakers.
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