JBL Synthesis Four S4S Owner's Manual
JBL Synthesis Four S4S Owner's Manual

JBL Synthesis Four S4S Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 JBL S YNTHESIS LUSH OUDSPEAKER WNER Two units minimum ® OUNT ’ UIDE...
  • Page 2 OU FOR HOOSING For more than 60 years, JBL has been involved in every aspect of music and film recording and reproduction, from live performances to monitoring the recordings you play in your home, car or office. We’re confident that the JBL Synthesis loudspeaker you have chosen will provide every note of enjoyment that you expect –...
  • Page 3 If bass response seems low, try inverting the polarity on one subwoofer – i.e., connect the (+) terminal on the amplifier to the (–) terminal on the speaker, and the (–) terminal on the amplifier to the (+)
  • Page 4: Wire Length

    Connection Tips If two S4S subwoofers are used, the wires for both speakers should be the same length. If one speaker is placed closer to the amplifier than the other, hide the excess wire behind the wall. If bass response seems low, there may be a phase problem, with the sound waves from the two subwoofers canceling each other out.
  • Page 5 Receiver/Processor Line-Level Subwoofer Input Receiver/Processor Line-Level Subwoofer or Inputs Main Amp Left Left Right Right Amplifier Speaker-Level Outputs – Using Two S4S Loudspeakers in Stereo Mode Amplifier Speaker-Level Outputs – Left – Right Top of S4SBB Left S4S Back Box...
  • Page 6: Installation

    For existing construction, carefully remove a section of wallboard that reveals the studs on either side of the bay where the back box will be installed, enabling the board to be screwed back onto the studs after installation is complete. Store the wallboard in a safe place until the speaker installation is complete. Included with the S4SBB: (10) 5"...
  • Page 7 NSTALLATION Installation: 1. Place the Styrofoam ™ blocks on the bottom plate of the stud bay. The S4SBB back box will rest on top of the blocks. 2. Install the two centering bars as shown in Detail A on page 6. The centering bars are for setting the depth of the enclosure.
  • Page 8: Dimension Drawings

    IMENSION RAWINGS 14.00 WASHER CABINET POLYURETHANE (RUBBER) FINAL MOUNTING CENTERING BARS 63.90 CABINET 2.00 STYROFOAM 5.13 COVER/ TEMPLATE DECK SCREW DAMPING PADS ™ BLOCKS 15.00 CUTOUT DRYWALL 24.55 CUTOUT DRYWALL 16.25 BAFFLE 25.17 BAFFLE...
  • Page 9 Before painting, install the plastic paint shield securely into the baffle. This will protect the speaker components and baffle from paint residue. Use a high-quality spray paint, and apply a thin coat of color. Paint the grille separately from the baffle before installing it.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    • When using the Normal mode, adjust the crossover frequency on your electronics to a OLUTION Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching each other. Make sure all wires are connected. Make sure none of the speaker wires are frayed, cut, punctured or touching each other.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    † The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels. JBL, Harman International, JBL Synthesis and Synthesis are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 12 JBL Consumer Products 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge, CA 91329 818.830.8757 www.jblsynthesis.com Part No. 361173-001...

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