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Risk of electrical shock. Do not open.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do
not attempt to open or disassemble. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
all servicing to qualifi ed personnel.
Thank you
...and congratulations.
The KOI Tiger is a limited-production professional-quality mini-monitor
that represents the
state-of-the-art in
com pact speaker sys-
tem design. It is the
product of many years
of advanced ampli-
fi er, transducer, and
enclosure develop-
ment plus extensive
research into psycho-
acoustics.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual. With proper use and
care, your KOI Tiger will provide you with many years of reliable service
and superior musical enjoyment.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Safety Instructions
1. Follow all instructions and observe all warnings.
2. To avoid shock or fi re hazard, do not expose the product to rain or
moisture.
3. Do not install the product in an unventilated enclosure.
4. Do not install the product near sources of excessive heat, such as
radiators and other heat-producing equipment.
5. Do not connect to any power source other than that specifi ed on
the product.
6. Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs and convenience receptacles.
7. Care should be taken to avoid the spilling of liquids or the entry of
foreign objects into this product.
8. Do not attempt to operate this product if it has been dropped,
damaged, exposed to liquids, or otherwise exhibits a distinct
change in performance indicating the need for service.
Components
After you have unpacked the carton, check to make sure It contains
the following items:
• Tiger subwoofer unit
• Tiger left and right satellite speakers
• AC power cord
• 3 ft. input adapter cable (dual female phono to single male stereo
miniplug, stereo shielded)
• 9 ft. stereo input interconnect cable (dual male phono to dual male
phono, stereo shielded)
• Two fl at speaker cables, 10 ft. and 14 ft., for satellite to subwoofer
connection (male phono to male phono, unshielded)
Please contact KOI immediately if any of the above items were not
found in the carton.
Features
The Tiger Mini-Satellite…
• employs KOI’s unique HQ driver—the world’s smallest transducer
capable of full-range reproduction.
• delivers high power handling, high SPL capability, and high reliabil-
ity thanks to patented KOI technologies.
• features a compact, lightweight, elegantly styled enclosure with
unique physical characteristics that further promote uniform re-
sponse and freedom from standing waves.
• avoids localization in the room and delivers wider energy dispersion
for better stereo in all listening locations.
• is magnetically shielded for use near computer and TV CRT’s.
• can be easily mounted on any wall or ceiling.
• features sophisticated, modern styling that complements virtually
any household décor.
The Tiger Subwoofer…
• uses advanced KOI technology to produce smooth, natural-sound-
ing bass from a surprisingly compact cabinet that can be placed
just about anywhere in the room.
• features a high-reliability IC amplifi er module that utilizes the high air
movement velocity generated by KOI’s patented Synchro-Balance-
Bass “V-port” for effi cient cooling without a bulky heat sink.
• delivers deep, tight bass, fully capable of meeting the demands of a
wide range of music spectra.
• features an elegant, small-footprint design to minimize living/
working space intrusion.
