Definitive Technology Mythos SoloXL Owner's Manual

Definitive Technology Mythos SoloXL Owner's Manual

“all-in-one” front stage loudspeaker

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You are about to have a unique audio experience: the Mythos Solo XL "All-In-One"
Front Stage Loudspeaker. Never before has style and function combined on this
level to deliver the ultimate sound quality in the coolest looking speaker you could
ever match to your flat screen television. This state-of-the-art loudspeaker features:
High Definition Drivers and Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeters on
unique canted baffles in completely separate enclosure segments,
for more realistic imaging and superb front stage performance
from a single, thin wall-mounted speaker.
The groundbreaking Mythos look: hand-polished, aircraft grade
aluminum enclosure: non-resonant and internally braced for
lifelike sound quality.
Heavy duty, easy to install Wall Mounting Brackets.
Magnetic Shielding for safe placement near video monitors and TVs.
Voice matched with the complete Mythos Series. Use Mythos Solo XL
as the main front stage speaker in a system built with any other Mythos
speakers used as rear surround elements (or use it with any brand of
loudspeakers for that matter!).
Combine Mythos Loudspeakers with Definitive TechnologySuperCube
Subwoofers to build super high performance Mythos sound systems
for music or movies.
To ensure that you only experience the finest performance possible from your new speakers,
we encourage you to take a moment (or a few) to read through this manual and familiarize
yourself with the recommended hookup methods for these Mythos Loudspeakers.
"All-In-One" Front Stage Loudspeaker
Owner's Manual
Congratulations!
Solo XL

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  • Page 1 You are about to have a unique audio experience: the Mythos Solo XL “All-In-One” Front Stage Loudspeaker. Never before has style and function combined on this level to deliver the ultimate sound quality in the coolest looking speaker you could ever match to your flat screen television. This state-of-the-art loudspeaker features: •...
  • Page 2 Definitive Technology speakers. While they sound great right out of the box, the sound quality of the speaker will change noticeably after the speaker has been played for a length of time (about 20 hours). There’s no special procedure, just play ‘em. Loud dynamic music with lots of highs...
  • Page 3 Channel Balance & Bass Management • Multichannel (Dolby Digital & DTS) receivers and processors have a critical Channel Balancing Procedure for each speaker and the subwoofer (connected via LFE or “Sub Out” low-level). This balancing procedure must be followed in order to ensure proper performance from your speakers.
  • Page 4: Speaker Wire Connections

    Speaker Wire Connections When making Speaker Wire connections, use high quality, large gauge speaker wire to ensure the best performance. Note that one of the input terminals on the rear of your loudspeakers is red (+) and the other is black (-).
  • Page 5: Preinstallation Notes

    • We recommend that you determine a suitable location for your speaker installation, and that you complete all wiring (especially “hidden” in-wall wiring) before mounting brackets to your walls.
  • Page 6 Brackets as shown, insert the Mounting Screws into the rear panel of the speaker by removing the plastic plugs on the Mounting Screw Holes. • Line up the speaker’s protruding Mounting Screws with the keyhole slots on the Wall Mounting Brackets, and let the speaker slide straight down, allowing the screw heads to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slots for a secure mount.
  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    • Make certain that all system connections and power cords are undamaged, and solidly and snugly in their places. • Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the speaker enclosure. • If you hear nothing and you’re sure the system is set up properly, you must contact your Authorized Definitive Technology Dealer for assistance.
  • Page 8 Mythos Loudspeakers Specifications Mythos Solo XL Dimensions: Driver Complement: Frequency Response: Efficiency: Nominal Impedance: Recommended Amplification: 5.4" H x 4.25" D x 46.22" W Three 1" Aluminum Dome Tweeters Six 4.5" Bass/Midrange Drivers Two 4.5" Bass Radiators 50 Hz – 30 kHz 91 db 4 –...
  • Page 9: Limited Warranty

    5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer.
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