Castle KNIGHT1, KNIGHT2, KNIGHT4 User Manual

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The “Knights” series is the new entry level loudspeaker range

from Castle. Whilst still retaining the hand built craftsman

finished real wood veneers, for which Castle products are famous,

value-engineered components and simplified construction

techniques are used in this series without compromising either

build quality or sonic performance.

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The stand mount / bookshelf speakers are reflex designs with narrow, deep cabinets and rear

reflex ports. The floor standing speakers feature Castle's own quarter wavelength speaker loading

system – a special form of transmission line in which smooth low frequency extension is achieved

without the usual upper bass “hot” zones found in many reflex loaded speakers. The line

terminates in a port under the speaker and its output unobtrusively augments the main driver

output. All the speakers feature bi-wireable terminals..

The new Knights series retains all the traditional virtues of impeccable design and presentation – a

perfect balance of form and function in a remarkable value-engineered package.

Good Practice Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fitting Spikes

Crossovers 5

Positioning your Loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting your Loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Final Thoughts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Service and Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Foreword

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Before connecting and using your loudspeakers, please bear the following points in mind:

Switch off the amplifier and all sources before making connections to your sound system. When you switch on

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the system or change sources, set the volume control to minimum and turn up the level gradually.

The position of your volume control is NOT a reliable guide as to the maximum capabilities of your sound

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system. Playing the system with extreme settings of volume and tone controls may damage the amplifier and

loudspeakers.

Do not connect loudspeaker terminals to the mains supply.

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Ensure that your loudspeakers are correctly wired and are in phase.

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Do not subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat or sunlight.

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If you are shelf mounting your loudspeakers, make sure they are not placed on the same shelf as your source

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components.

Do not place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets.

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The product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing and no object such as a vase of flowers should be

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placed on the product.

Lighted candles must not be placed on the product.

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If you play the loudspeakers with the grilles removed be careful to protect the drive units from children and pets.

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Do not use makeshift stands. Always fit a manufacturer's approved stand using the instructions and the fixings

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provided. Your dealer will advise you.

Do not attempt to dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user serviceable parts inside and you will invalidate

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the warranty.

You should site all Castle Knights loudspeakers at least 0.5 m away from TV sets and magnetic storage media. All

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Castle centre loudspeakers may be sited close to a TV screen with no adverse effects.

When connecting your loudspeakers, do not run cable across areas of open floor where they may be a source of

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danger. Run them safely, around room boundaries if necessary.

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