Additionally, the SuperOne is easily mounted to a wall, using the two pre-drilled threaded inserts centered on the back
panel of the SuperOne, just above the terminal cup. These 1/4” x 20 inserts are designed to accommodate the OmniMount
STMP-50 series mounting bracket (OmniMount: 602-829-8000). Before attempting this installation, carefully evaluate the
mounting surface, making sure that its composition and construction are strong enough to support the load safely. If you
are unsure about the type or use of mounting hardware for your installation, consult a professional contractor or a knowl-
edgeable hardware store.
The SuperOnes may also be placed on a shelf or in a cabinet, however this placement may not yield the best sound. For
best results, place the speakers flush with the front, and not pushed back on the shelf.
When using the SuperOnes in a five-channel home theater configuration, it is ideal for all five speakers to be placed
equidistant from the listening position. When using a SuperOne as a center channel speaker, it should be placed directly
above or below the television, as close to the screen as possible. It may be placed either in the vertical or horizontal
orientation. The SuperOne is magnetically shielded and will not distort the picture’s color. If possible, all three front
speakers in a home theater system should be placed at equal height and at ear level from the listening position. We rec-
ommend using the NHT SuperCenter as a center channel speaker, which is timbre-matched to the SuperOne.
Experimentation is the key to finding the best arrangement in your particular listening environment. Be patient, have fun,
and remember that small changes in speaker position can sometimes have a significant effect on the sound. For
example, moving the speakers nearer to a room boundary (walls, corners) will tend to increase their bass output, but may
result in “boomy” or “muddy” sound. Conversely, situating the speakers farther away from room boundaries will tend to
decrease their bass output, but may result in greater articulation and better imaging.
In addition, room furnishings play an important role in absorbing and reflecting soundwaves. Midrange and high
frequencies in particular will be absorbed by soft furnishings such as sofas, carpets and curtains. A large number of these
soft furnishings will dull the sound, while a “live” room with few furnishings will brighten the sound. If you are willing to
spend some time fine-tuning the performance of your system, you will enjoy the benefits for years to come.
Connections
Before connecting speakers to your system, it is important that you turn off the power to your amplifier / receiv-
er to avoid damage to the equipment.
The NHT SuperOne is compatible with virtually all quality amplifiers. Proper wiring of the speakers is essential to good
sound. At a minimum, 16AWG wire is recommended for runs of 10 feet or less, with heavier special purpose speaker wire
used for longer runs. For specialty wire considerations, consult your local authorized NHT retailer. For best results, use
equal length runs of wire for the left and right speakers. Prepare your speaker wire by stripping 1/4” to 3/8” of insulation
from the ends and twisting the exposed wire strands tightly. The five-way binding posts on the back of the speaker will
accept raw wire, banana plugs or spade plugs. Tighten the binding posts by hand, as pliers can strip or break them.
Be sure to wire both the left and right speakers "in-phase." That is, the Positive (red) terminal on the amplifier
output must be connected to the corresponding Positive (red) terminal on the speaker. Likewise with the Negative
(black) terminals.
All speaker wires have some sort of marking along one or both conductors to help you make the
correct connections. Incorrect speaker phase is indicated by weak bass and the lack of a well-defined stereo image.
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