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THIEL

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CS6

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loudspeaker system

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CONTRIBUTOR

HARDWOOD

 

FORESTRY FUND

Summary of Contents for CS6

Page 1: ...Model CS6 Coherent Source loudspeaker system OWNER INFORMATION 1 9 9 6 D E S I G N E N G I N E E R I N G H O N O R S INNOV ATIONS C O N S U M E R E L E C T R O N I C S S HOW CONTRIBUTOR HARDWOOD FORESTRY FUND ...

Page 2: ...have used only the highest quality components and taken great care in the CS6 s construction Properly set up and used with good associated equipment the CS6 will provide a great deal of musical enjoyment for many years CONTENTS Design philosophy 1 Positioning the speakers 2 Connecting the speakers 5 Leveling feet 5 Break in 6 Associated equipment 6 Power requirements 6 Care 7 Service 7 Warranty 9 ...

Page 3: ...ely faithful translation of all tonal spatial and dynamic information supplied by the amplifier The CS6 is not intended to mask or mitigate shortcomings of the recording or other components in the music playback system We believe this approach is the only way to provide the potential of experiencing all the subtle aspects that help make reproduced music a most enjoyable human experience Jim Thiel ...

Page 4: ...haracteristics to be confused Figure 1 illustrates the problems caused by early side wall reflections Sound waves from the loudspeakers radiate both forward toward the listener and laterally reflecting off side walls When the speaker is placed too close to side walls the difference in arrival times of the primary sound waves and the reflected sound waves is too short for the brain to discriminate ...

Page 5: ...aker is from the listener although this will depend on the width of the room narrow rooms require more narrow placement If the speakers are too far apart for the room there will tend to be a hole in the middle of the soundstage if they are too close together the image will be compressed and will not achieve optimum width Aiming Depending on the room in which they are used the CS6s can be aimed any...

Page 6: ...provides an ample amount of space around the speakers to reduce unwanted reflections and should give excellent spatial performance and a very open sound Other placement options in this room include wider spacing between the speakers adding toe in as the spacing increases increased space between the speaker and the back wall to improve imaging depth Various listening position distances can also be ...

Page 7: ... move the driver diaphragms Every action has an equal and opposite reaction This motion slightly reduces the music s clarity To eliminate this effect the CS6s can be used with four metal stabilizer pins on uneven surfaces or on carpeted floors to provide a more solid footing The points penetrate the carpet allowing the speaker to couple more firmly to the floor If the use of pointed pins is not de...

Page 8: ...er with a 50 watt amplifier of high sonic quality than with a 200 watt amplifier of mediocre sonic quality For this reason we feel there is no substitute for listening to make your amplifier decision There are three almost equally important factors that determine how much power is needed for a given situation In order of importance they are 1 The volume level desired 2 The speaker s efficiency 3 T...

Page 9: ...he speaker is least able to handle it the tweeter s voice coil can be burned in extreme cases Driver damage in general is usually the result of having inadequate power rather than having too much If your system does not play as loudly as you would like without becoming distorted you need a more powerful amplifier Remember that how loud your system plays has nothing to do with the position of your ...

Page 10: ...rage city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late THIEL and the Electronics Industries Manufacturers Association recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise Depending on room size and a...

Page 11: ...e defective unit is returned to us postpaid This warranty does not cover damage due to accident or abuse and is void if the unit has been tampered with This warranty is automatic and no registration is required This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which are particular to your state The following information is for your records Serial Numbers_________________...

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