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QBx

Owner’s Manual

15 Mini
20 Monitor
Center

Summary of Contents for QBx 15 Mini

Page 1: ...QBx Owner s Manual 15 Mini 20 Monitor Center ...

Page 2: ...8dB SPL Tweeter video shielded 1 inch 25mm black anodized aluminum dome with neodymium magnet structure and multi finned aluminum heatsink Bass Unit video shielded 61 2 inch 165mm polymer chassis HDA cone and rubber surround Cabinet Construction 3 4 inch MDF walls Composite Baffle Construction 5 8 inch high density fiberboard specialty adhesive and 5 8 inch high density fibreboard Grille Black clo...

Page 3: ...2 x 8 inches 14 6 x 39 4 x 20 cm 14 5 lbs 6 58 kg each Black Painted Oak Cherry others to special order QBx Mini 80 Hz 20kHz 6dB 60Hz 15 150 watts above 80Hz 6 ohms 89dB SPL 1 inch 25mm black anodized aluminum dome with neodymium magnet structure and multi finned aluminum heatsink 51 4 inch 130mm polymer chassis HDA cone and rubber surround 3 4 inch MDF walls 5 8 inch high density fiberboard speci...

Page 4: ...aker the speaker cabinet is inert and resonance free It should have smooth contours without projections that cause reflections which degrade high frequency response In short the cabinet should not negatively affect the sound of the loudspeaker QBx Quiet box refers to a number of techniques that reduce the detrimental effects that typically come from the resonances and reflections of ordinary cabin...

Page 5: ...equivalent to a separation between the speaker systems that is about 85 of the distance from the speakers to the listener location Note When the front speakers are part of a home theater system that also has a center channel speaker the distance between the front speakers can be somewhat greater than what is recommended here Speaker Distance Creation of sound between the speakers requires precise ...

Page 6: ...tion Repeat this process until you are content with the bass response you are getting Moving your listening position will affect the sound as much as moving the speakers Try different listener locations as well as speaker locations Surround Speaker Placement When the QBx 20 Monitor or QBx 15 Mini is used as rear channel surround speakers they should be placed where they will produce a diffuse soun...

Page 7: ...rmal switch setting If it is placed next to a large object try the Boundary switch position to see if it results in smoother response Boundary Free Standing 12 30cm or more Boundary Free Standing 12 30cm or more QBx Center Placement As its name implies the QBx Center is designed to keep dialogue or soundtrack information centered Therefore its placement relative to the left and right speakers is c...

Page 8: ...amplifier or receiver Basic Connections QBx 20 Monitor QBx 15 Mini and QBx Center The QBx 20 Monitor is shown in the connection illustration The QBx 20 Monitor has dual conection terminals that allow bi wiring and bi amplifying The QBx 15 Mini and QBx Center each have a single pair of terminals but are connected in the same way Ignore references to terminal jumper straps Keep the speaker terminal ...

Page 9: ... Do not use an external crossover It will interact with the phase and frequency response of the QBx Left QBx 20 Right QBx 20 right channel amplifier left channel amplifier Left QBx 20 Right QBx 20 low frequency amplifier high frequency amplifier Using One Amplifier for Each Speaker Use two identical amplifiers Unscrew both sets of terminals and remove the jumper straps Connect the cables from the ...

Page 10: ...diluted mild detergent The towel should be just damp enough to wipe the surface clean without leaving a trail of moisture Do not use abrasive cleaners or any cleaner containing chemicals harsher than those found in glass cleaner LISTENING LEVELS AND POWER HANDLING The power recommendation for the system assumes you will operate the amplifier in a way that will not produce distortion All speakers c...

Page 11: ...fications by anyone other than an authorized Snell Acoustics service representa tive This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state If Service Seems Necessary Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the speaker system If that is not possible call us at 978 538 6...

Page 12: ...961 3717 phone 978 538 6262 fax 978 538 6266 email info snellacoustics com www snellacoustics com 2000 Snell Acoustics All Rights Reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice Covered by patents issued and or pending Part 542 1013 ...

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