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Congratulations on choosing Krix
Your Krix speakers are designed to reproduce the highest quality sound. To get the best
performance from your speakers please read this owner's manual carefully, there are many
factors that infl uence the performance of your speakers. If you have any diffi culties please
speak with one of our friendly authorised Krix dealers.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Safe area
Area in which distortion occurs
positioning
Some tips for optimum sound performance:
1. Sound quality is decreased with lots
Achieving the best position for your speakers
of objects immediately surrounding
may need some testing. As a guide there
the speakers.
should be equal distances between the front
left and right speakers and the listener (see
2. Placing loudspeakers close to a wall or
fi gure 1). Position centre channel speakers,
in corners can artifi cially boost the bass.
Microcentrix, KDX Centre and Centrix, directly
Inserting vent plugs (if your model permits)
above or below your television, and ideally
can reduce the bass response to a more
acceptable level. See 'speaker accessories'
aimed at head height when seated. Rear
for more details.
speakers (for home theatre) should be
3. Poor quality cables can result in loss of
placed to each side and behind the listener.
bass strength and clarity, particularly over
Magnetically sensitive equipment (televisions,
long distances.
computer screens, CD's, video tapes etc)
4.
Rugs, wall coverings, curtains and soft
should be at least 50cm (1.64 feet) clear of
furniture can improve sound in rooms with
the speakers to avoid interference. Krix models
lots of bare surfaces like fl oorboards.
Microcentrix, KDX Centre, KDX Main, Centrix
and Brix are magnetically shielded and will
amplifi er and speaker power ratings
not interfere with this equipment.
Krix speakers come with a maximum power
rating. The rating gives you a guide to match
the appropriate amplifi er with your speakers.
When the input level to the amplifi er is very
high, as with CD/DVD players, maximum output
power is reached on the amplifi er before the
volume dial is at full. When using a CD/DVD
player, maximum output power can be at
approximately 12 o'clock on the volume dial.
Figure 3
distortion (clipping) will occur when
maximum output is exceeded
output at
full power
Maximum
Amplifi er
Banana Plug
Output (+)
Binding Post
Maximum
Amplifi er
output at
Output (-)
low level
Amplifi ers with the volume level shown on
a digital display make it hard to judge when
maximum power is reached. As a guide, we
suggest that you do not exceed zero on the
digital display.
Turning the volume dial past the amplifi er's
maximum output power will create distortion
(clipping) (see fi gure 2). Inputting a distorted
signal into your speakers over a prolonged
period will damage them. You can damage
a 200 Watt speaker with a 50 Watt/channel
amplifi er delivering a distorted signal just as
easily as you can damage a 50 Watt speaker
with a 200 Watt/channel amplifi er delivering
too much power. Running an amplifi er at
very high volume over a prolonged period can
even damage a compatible speaker/amplifi er
combination. For more information contact
your authorised Krix dealer or visit krix.com
connecting
To ensure optimum performance it is important
that your speaker system is connected properly:
1.
Turn off all electronic equipment and
disconnect from the power point.
2.
Follow the connection instructions supplied
with your amplifi er, CD/DVD, tape deck,
video player etc.
3.
Connect the speaker cables between the
amplifi er and the speakers with cables that
are neatly stripped at the ends. Loose frayed
wires could cause a short circuit. Unscrew
the binding posts on both the amplifi er and
speaker and insert the wire through the hole
in the shaft. Alternatively you can use Spade
lugs or Banana Plugs (see fi gure 3).
Figure 4
Amplifi er
Spade lug
Rear view
Wire
4.
Match the cables between the amplifi er and
the speakers positive (+) with positive (+)
and negative (-) with negative (-). The left
speaker must connect to the left channel
and the right speaker to the right channel
of the amplifi er (see fi gure 4).
5.
Bi-Wiring is available for Krix models Lyrix
Gold, Symphonix and Neuphonix. Run two
sets of speaker cables from your amplifi er
to each speaker. At the amplifi er twist the
two '+' wires together and the two '-' wires
together and insert into the respective '+'
and '-' terminals. At the speaker remove
the gold plated joining bars completely
(see fi gure 5), then from one of the cables
insert the '+' and '-' wires into the top
set of terminal posts and the other set
into the bottom terminal posts. Krix model
Esoterix may be tri-wired by following
the same procedure with a third set of
speaker cables.
tone controls
Your Krix speakers do not require adjustment
to the treble or bass. If you wish, you can
adjust the tone controls for reasons of personal
taste or room acoustics, however this may
damage your speakers particularly when the
amplifi er is operating at maximum output (see
fi gure 6). For more information please contact
your authorised Krix dealer or visit krix.com.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Bass tones
Bi-wire
Single Cable
Gold bars
(no gold bars)
Music signal with no tone control used. Below
maximum output will be safe for your speakers
Music signal with bass and treble increased
will potentially harm your speakers
speaker accessories
caring for your krix speakers
Vent plugs - for Krix models: Apex 3, Lyrix
To clean your speaker cabinet gently wipe
Gold, Symphonix and Esoterix. Vent plugs
with a damp cloth. Do not rub hard on the
are provided to fi ne tune the bass response
cabinet in one spot, you will leave a polished
below 50Hz. Vent plugs restrict the fl ow of
spot. The cloth grille, bass driver(s) and tweeter
air, reducing bass energy. They are supplied
can be dusted by using a soft bristled brush
to allow the user to adjust the bass response
to gently remove excess dust. To remove the
to suit personal tastes when speakers are
cloth grille fi rmly grip the edges and gently
placed too close to walls and corners. Please
pull away to reveal the front baffl e and drivers.
note in most circumstances vent plugs are
To reinstall the grille, line up grille clips with
not required. The vent plug is placed in the
small holes in the front baffl e and gently push
specifi c hole in the back of the speaker.
until locked in place. Wherever possible, do
not touch the tweeters, they are fragile and
Floor spikes - for Krix models: Lyrix Gold,
easily damaged.
Symphonix, Neuphonix and Esoterix. Floor
spikes are used to lift the speaker from the
Thankyou for choosing Krix
fl oor, improving overall sound quality and
providing a tighter bass response, particularly
on wooden fl oors. Floor spikes need to be
screwed into the spike barrel in the speaker
plinth with the lock nut tightened down
over the spike. To protect uncarpeted fl oors,
place small metal discs or coins underneath
the spikes.
Midrange tones Treble tones
Maximum Output
At approximately
12 o'clock on the
volume dial, OR
For digital amplifi ers
generally '0' on the
digital display
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