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E.5

mk2

K.5

mk2

CR.5

mk2

E.5mk2 Tower, K.5mk2 Monitor, CR.5mk2 Center Channel

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for CR.5mk2

Page 1: ...E 5mk2 K 5mk2 CR 5mk2 E 5mk2 Tower K 5mk2 Monitor CR 5mk2 Center Channel Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...0 250 watts 8 ohms 86dB 1 inch 25mm black anodized aluminum dome with neodymium magnet structure and multi finned aluminum heatsink 61 2 inch 165mm bass unit Variably progressive spider and aluminum shorting cylinder permit high output without increased distortion Copolymer cone and butyl rubber surround resist environmental extremes Normal and Boundary 3 4 inch MDF walls I beam internal bracing E...

Page 3: ...sponse ensure a natural sonic presentation when placed on stands brackets or in a cabinet This two way moni tor uses a 1 inch 25mm black anodized aluminum dome tweeter and a 61 2 inch 165mm bass unit Both are video shielded for placement near a TV CR 5mk2 Center Channel Full range music and movie quality center channel The CR 5mk2 Center Channel is tuned to match the tonal balance of the E 5 Tower...

Page 4: ...4 S E R I E S F E AT U R E S 1 3 9 5 6 2 ...

Page 5: ...posts for bi wiring or bi amplifying Rear Firing Tweeter The rear firing tweeter on the E 5mk2 Tower adds necessary high end fill to the sound stage creating a broader deeper stereo image when the speaker is placed away from a back wall An on off switch allows you to defeat the rear tweeter when the E 5mk2 is placed up against a back wall Platform Baffle This three layer sandwich isolates the baff...

Page 6: ... left switch Freestanding placement Set the Placement Switch to NORMAL Boundary placement Set the Placement Switch to BOUNDARY Asymmetrical placement Based on your room layout you might find that one speaker performs best in the BOUNDARY setting and the other in the NORMAL setting Setting the Treble Level mid switch The Treble Level Control contours the bright ness of the E 5mk2 Tower Turn the Tre...

Page 7: ...ed for either TV top or cabinet placement TV top placement refers to a situation in which the CR 5mk2 is On top of a 30 inch 76cm or smaller TV and the TV is freestanding in your room Cabinet placement refers to a situation in which the CR 5mk2 is On top of a TV larger than 30 inches 76cm On top of a TV that is placed in an audio video cabinet Below a TV on a shelf Setting the Placement Switch TV ...

Page 8: ...w too far apart and the blend will suffer creating a hole in the middle When properly placed your speakers will create a continuum of Virtual Images from left to right with an illusion of sound outside in front and behind the speaker systems H O W TO P L A C E YO U R S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S General Guidelines We recommend an angular separation between 45º and 60º when viewed from above This is...

Page 9: ...f moisture Do not use abrasive cleaners or any cleaner containing chemicals harsher than those found in glass cleaner For Oiled Natural Wood Finishes To remove dust and fingerprints use the same technique as above If your veneer begins to dry apply a light coat of rose or lemon wood oil This should return the wood to its original richness Do not use spray waxes These will create a buildup and even...

Page 10: ... to connect to red and to black Connecting the E 5mk2 and K 5mk2 K 5mk2 or E 5mk2 amplifier or receiver speaker terminal jumper straps left speaker right speaker low frequency amplifier high frequency amplifier Bi Amplifying Using one amplifier for the bass and one for the high end 1 Unscrew both sets of terminals and remove the jumper straps 2 Connect the cables from the bottom set of terminals t...

Page 11: ...e CR 5mk2 Connecting the CR 5mk2 to a Surround Processor Select the SMALL or NORMAL setting on your receiver or processor for the center channel This routes all bass information typically below 120Hz to your subwoofer When making connections be sure to connect to red and to black Match the sound levels of each speaker Your home theater system most likely includes a test signal that simplifies leve...

Page 12: ...requesting service Excluded from this warranty is damage that results from abuse misuse accidents shipping repairs or modifications by anyone other than an authorized Snell Acoustics service representative 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 S...

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