Step 5: Connect The Speakers; Speaker Setup Considerations - Klipsch CS-500 Owner's Manual

STEP 5: Connect the Speakers

1.
After you uncoil the speaker cable, connect one speaker to the RIGHT
(Red) connector on the back of your Klipsch system. This speaker will
be to your left when you are behind the system connecting, but it will
be on the right when you are facing the system. You can connect either
speaker to the LEFT or the RIGHT
properly.
2.
Connect the other speaker to the
the Klipsch system. The speaker connected to the
to your right when you are behind the system connecting, but it will be
on the left when you are facing the system.
3.
Connect the subwoofer to the
your Klipsch system.
4.
Rubber pads have been included in the Accessory box. These self
adhesive pads can be applied to the bottom of the speakers.
Input and Output Jacks
Please see appendix I (page 28) for the basics on how input
and output jacks work with your Klipsch system.
RIGHT
SPEAKER
SUB
OUTPUT, you just need to place them
LEFT (White) OUTPUT on the back of
LEFT OUTPUT will be
SUB (Blue) OUTPUT jack on the back of
LEFT
SPEAKER
KLIPSCH CONTROLLER

Speaker Setup Considerations

•
Front speakers typically sound best
when their tweeters are at approxi-
mately ear height for seated listeners.
If this isn't possible, it is sometimes
benefi cial to tilt the speaker down or
up slightly so that it is aimed into the
listening area.
•
If possible, position the speakers the same distance apart as they are
from the listening position.
•
If you are putting speakers in a cabinet, on a rack or a table, try to
bring them out far enough so that they are at least fl ush with the
cabinet's front edge.
•
When practical, arrange each speaker so that it is at somewhat
different distances from the fl oor, the wall behind it, and the wall
beside it. It can also help to have the left and right front speakers
at different distances from their nearest side walls. This staggering
helps smooth the bass range.
•
Each speaker can be set on its bottom or side. If you set them on the
side and want to turn the Klipsch logo, carefully pull the logo forward,
turn and release it.
•
Satellites should be positioned so that no obstruction is within 1½"-2" of
the rear port. Blocking the port could result in diminished sound quality
•
The subwoofer's output will increase as it is moved closer to walls,
with maximum output when it is placed in a corner. If practical,
always place the subwoofer near a wall. Additionally, a subwoofer will
deliver the smoothest bass response when placed near a wall away
from openings, such as doors.
•
Maintain a distance of at least three (3) feet between the subwoofer and
a CRT (tube) television so as to avoid interference with your television
•
Naturally, there are exceptions to the rules, since no two rooms or
systems are exactly alike. Experiment with positioning to get the
best sound.
CONNECTIONS page 5/6
SUBWOOFER
6'-15'
TELEVISION
SUB
L R