4" 2-WAY TRANSMISSION LINE TOWER
SPEAKER PAIR
Model: MK442T User Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Dayton Audio® MK442T 4" 2-Way Transmission Line Tower Speaker Pair. These affordable tower speakers
feature dual 4" woofers in a custom- tuned transmission line design
enclosure. Please read the manual to discover how to get the most
from your new speakers.
1) Parts Inventory
The MK442T speaker package includes the following items:
• 1 pair of Dayton Audio MK442T speakers
2) Speaker Placement
Because of their well-behaved off-axis response and excellent dispersion, your new Dayton Audio speakers are less critical to position
than most loud- speakers. Often, simply placing them where they best
fit into the decorating scheme is all that is necessary for exceptional
performance.
If you would like to go through a more professional positioning exercise,
the following information will help you achieve the maximum performance that your new MK442T speakers are capable of.
Carefully select a few recordings with simple arrangements and strong
vocals by a single performer. Physically small sound sources localize
much more precisely. Placement of horns, strings, vocals, and drums
will snap into focus when the loudspeakers are optimally positioned.
Start with the speakers directly in front of your primary listening position. Avoid hard vertical edges within 3 or 4 feet of either side of the
cabinet. Position the cabinets about 1-2 feet out from the wall. Listen to
one of the selected recordings paying close attention to the positions
of the instruments and vocalist. Move the speakers 6-12 inches at a
time, returning to the listening position to evaluate the results. Once
placement is optimized, the vocalist will be firmly positioned in front
of the instruments and the instruments will seem to be between or
behind the loudspeakers. If possible, position your speakers so that
your ears are 10-12 feet from the tweeter in the primary listening position. Viewed from your seat, the angle between the speakers should
be 30 to 60 degrees.
Pay special attention to the bass. The relation between bass response
and room position is critical. Adjust the position of the speakers closer
to or further away from nearby walls so that the bass levels are in proportion with the rest of the musical spectrum. The MK442T speakers
may be placed directly against walls, but if there is too much bass,
move the speaker away from the rear wall.
3) Speaker Connection
Use good quality wire for the connection between your speakers and
amplifier. For long runs, heavier wire should be used. For proper performance the speakers must be “phased” correctly. To insure proper
phasing, connect the red speaker terminals to the red amplifier terminals and the black speaker terminals to the black amplifier terminals.
All two-conductor wire is marked in some way to help you do this.
4) Caring For Your Speakers
Clean your speakers with a damp, lint-free cloth. The grills may be
vacuumed (with brush attachment) or gently tapped or brushed to
remove dust and debris. It is recommended to leave the removable
grills in place during use.
POWER RATING NOTE: Almost any speaker can be used with almost
any amplifier. Conversely, almost any speaker can be damaged by
almost any amplifier-despite either unit’s power rating. The published
power rating is accurate only if the volume level is never set above the
point of audible distortion. Distortion is an indication that the amplifier or loudspeaker is operating beyond its design limits, and damage
may occur – often within seconds. If you hear distortion, immediately
reduce the volume. The MK442T is designed to be used with stereo
equipment rated from 5 to 150 watts and from 4 to 8 ohms impedance.
Dayton Audio MK442T loudspeakers are designed to reproduce music
and speech in a home environment at moderate volume levels. When
used within their limits Dayton Audio MK442T loudspeakers will provide
many years of audio performance.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model number: MK442T
Description: 2-Way Dual 4" Transmission Line Tower Speaker
Woofer: Dual 4"
Tweeter: 3/4" soft dome
Enclosure type: Quarter wave transmission line
Finish: Black textured vinyl
Power handling: 80 watts RMS, 160 watts max
Impedance: 4 ohms
Response: 40-20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 87 dB 1W/1m
Crossover: 3,000 Hz
Terminals: 5-way binding posts
Dimensions: 5.7" W X 9.6" D X 38.1" H
Depth includes grill*
* Grill is removable, acoustically-transparent cloth
WARNING: This product may contain a chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
5-Year Limited Warranty
See daytonaudio.com for details
daytonaudio.com
tel + 937.743.8248
info@daytonaudio.com
Dayton Audio® Last Revised: 10/30/2018
705 Pleasant Valley Dr.
Springboro, OH 45066
USA
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