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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual 15 Mini 20 Monitor Center...
- Page 2 SPECIFICATIONS QBx 20 Monitor Frequency Response (±3dB) 65Hz–20kHz, -6dB @ 55Hz Recommended Amplifier Power 15–150 watts (above 80Hz) Nominal Impedance 6 ohms Sensitivity (2.83v at 1m) 88dB SPL Tweeter (video-shielded) 1-inch (25mm) black-anodized aluminum dome with neodymium magnet structure and multi-...
- Page 3 QBx Center QBx Mini 100 Hz–20kHz, -6dB @ 90Hz 80 Hz–20kHz, -6dB @ 60Hz 15–150 watts (above 80Hz) 15–150 watts (above 80Hz) 4 ohms 6 ohms 88dB SPL 89dB SPL 1-inch (25mm) black-anodized aluminum 1-inch (25mm) black-anodized aluminum dome dome with neodymium magnet structure with neodymium magnet structure and multi- and multi-finned aluminum heatsink finned aluminum heatsink...
- Page 4 The QBx Center is tuned to match the tonal balance of the other QBx speakers — the QBx 25 Tower, the QBx 20 Monitor and the QBx 15 Mini. Seamless transitions between the QBx Center and any combination of the other QBx speakers are guaranteed. Although the QBx Center is primarily used as the center channel speaker in home theater applications, it also solidifies the center sound image when used in audio-only reproduction.
- Page 5 -inch bass unit made with the same cone material. The QBx Center uses the same tweeter as the QBx 20 Monitor and QBx 15 Mini. Bass is provided by dual 4-inch bass units that have HDA cones and rubber surrounds.
- Page 6 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 sound field. Your attention should not be drawn to the speakers, nor should you be able to audibly locate the speakers.
- Page 7 The QBx 20 Monitor Placement Switch In some situations it may be best to position the QBx 20 Monitor in a location that does not produce the best overall sound balance. A common example is in audio/video installations where, in order get the best sound image, the speakers must be placed next to a large cabinet or big screen television.
- Page 8 Connecting with banana plugs, pins or spade lugs: The gold-plated binding posts accept standard banana plugs and pins, and can accommodate spade lugs to 5/16-inch. Basic Connections — QBx 20 Monitor, QBx 15 Mini QBx 20 Monitor and QBx Center The QBx 20 Monitor is shown in the connection illustration.
- Page 9 Bi-Amplifying — QBx 20 Right QBx 20 Left QBx 20 Monitor only Using One Amplifier for the Bass and One for the High End Unscrew both sets of terminals and remove the jumper straps. Connect the cables from the bottom set of terminals to the amplifier driving the bass unit.
- Page 10 Using With a Multichannel Surround Processor When using a subwoofer: Select the SMALL setting on your receiver or processor for your main and center channels. This routes all bass information (typically below 100Hz) to your subwoofer. When not using a subwoofer: Select the LARGE setting on your receiver or processor for your main speakers.
- Page 11 LIMITED WARRANTY For five years from the date of purchase, Snell Acoustics will repair for the original owner any defect in materials or workmanship that occurs in normal use of the speaker system, without charge for parts and labor. Your responsibilities are to use the product according to the instructions supplied, to provide...
- Page 12 300 Jubilee Drive, PO Box 3717 Peabody, MA 01961-3717 phone: 978-538-6262 ©2000 Snell Acoustics. All Rights Reserved. fax: 978-538-6266 Specifications are subject to change without notice. email: info@snellacoustics.com Covered by patents issued and/or pending. www.snellacoustics.com Part #542-1013...
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