Knoll Systems OUT-650 Owners manual

OUT650

Indoor/Outdoor Speakers

Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing
Knoll indoor outdoor speakers. These speakers
were specifically engineered to sound great in the
rain, snow, desert heat, saltwater or climate
controlled home. When installed correctly, these
speakers will give years of enjoyment. To obtain
the full potential of your new speakers, please
read all instructions before installing the
speakers. If you do not have the necessary skills
to install the speakers yourself, contact your
authorized Knoll dealer for installation options.

Parts List
Each OUT650 speaker box includes the following:

• (2) Knoll indoor outdoor speakers

• (2) Powder coated aluminum grilles

• (2) Powder coated U brackets

• (4) Color matched threaded knobs

• (8) Clear plastic stick on feet

You’ll appreciate Knoll’s speakers as they provide top­of-the-line performance and enjoyment value especially
when installed by skilled professionals. Custom
installers can help design the system you’ve been
looking for by coordinating their efforts with
architects, interior designers, and electricians to
ensure perfect engineering and performance in your
home theater.
In the capable hands of a custom installer, special
devices like those supplied by Knoll can make the most
sophisticated audio/video systems easy-to-use.

Speaker Placement

The location of the speakers should be determined by
considering your primary listening location and
aesthetic values. When mounting outdoors it is always
best to place the speakers out of direct rainfall and
sunlight when possible. For best results, contact your
Authorized Knoll Dealer for advice.

* Note: This product may contain lead that some states
have determined are harmful. Wash your hands after
touching this product.

Distributed Audio Placement

Warning: Never mount the OUT650 speaker with
the front facing up as water can directly enter the
cabinet through the port openings.

Locate the speakers above the primary listening area
and angle the tweeter(s) toward the listening area.
Ideally the speakers are placed about 8-12 feet apart
on a wall or under a soffit. If there are "hot spots",
consider adding additional speakers for more uniform
sound dispersion.

Surround Speaker Placement

Your Knoll speakers can be used as surround and front
speakers in your home theater on the ceiling or wall.
The proper placement of surround speakers is very
room dependent. If you are unsure about where to
locate your surround speakers for best performance,
contact your Knoll dealer for advice.
When mounting your surround speakers in the ceiling or
wall, locate the speakers 2 to 6 feet behind your
listening position. The speakers should be separated
anywhere from 6 to 20 feet apart center to center.
Adjust the level controls on your receiver or processor
so that all the speakers produce the same SPL reading.

Wire Sizes

We always advise using fire-rated speaker wire when
installing wires inside the wall (check with local
authorities). As a general rule, the wire cable
impedance should never be more than 10 percent of
the speaker impedance. For runs less than 50 feet use
minimum size 18-gauge wire. For runs 50 to 100 feet
use minimum size 16-gauge wire. For longer size runs
use 12 or 14 gauge wire.

In general the larger wire size used will result in
better sound quality. While using insufficient gauge
wire may be acceptable to some people, the resulting
sound will be less dynamic than if better, larger cable
(smaller gauge numbers) is used.

Mounting using the U bracket (included)

The OUT650 indoor outdoor speakers are shipped with
mount brackets that allow vertical or horizontal
speaker placement. The brackets should be mounted
using a level to assure correct positioning. After
screwing the U bracket onto the mount surface, give it
a good tug to make sure it can more than support the
weight of the OUT650 speakers.
Some places require a completely separate secondary
safety support to the speaker. A low cost secondary

support could be a fishing leader attached to the U
bracket and wall.
Connect the speaker wires to the gold binding posts.
Polarity is very important as wrong polarity will give
lousy sound quality and especially poor bass.
Secure the speaker to the U bracket with the
threaded knobs. Aim the speakers to the correct
angle, then hand-tighten the knobs.

NEVER use pliers or power tools to tighten the knobs.

Speaker Specifications

OUT650

Speaker Design: Indoor/outdoor bass reflex ABS plastic

speaker system, weather resistant design.
Tweeter: 1"(25mm) silk dome, with neodymium
magnet and wave guide.
Woofer: 6-1/2"(165mm) kevlar cone with butyl

rubber surround.
Frequency Response: 50Hz to 20kHz ± 3dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Power Handling: 5 to 120 watts
Efficiency: 90dB @ 1W/m
Grills: Powder coated aluminum
Dimensions: 12" H, 8 ½" W, 7 ¾" D
Weight (each): 7.95 lbs (3.6 kg)

Speaker Warranty

Knoll Systems warrants its speakers sold in the USA and
Canada by authorized Knoll dealers to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship. This warranty extends for five
full years from the date of purchase by the original consumer.
Any products returned to Knoll Systems and found to be
defective by Knoll Systems within the warranty period will be
repaired or replaced at Knoll Systems option, at no charge.
Knoll Systems will not be responsible for the actual cost of
installation or removal of the product, nor for any incidental
or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights. You may have additional legal
rights that vary from state-to-state.

Mounting using aftermarket brackets

More precise aiming of the OUT650 can be
accomplished by using ball joint and other aftermarket
mount systems. Dual ¼”- 20 brass inserts are fitted
into the OUT650 for aftermarket brackets.

¼” – 20 brass
fittings for
aftermarket
brackets

gold 5-way
binding post
plates

Technical Assistance and Service

The Technical Assistance Department at Knoll is available at
604 272-4555 to answer any questions concerning the
operation and installation of your speakers, between the
hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time, Monday through
Friday, except holidays.
In the event that your unit should need repair or service you
may return the unit to your authorized dealer or use the
following guidelines:

1) Be prepared to state the model number and or serial
number, date of purchase and dealers name and address when
calling.

2) Contact Knoll directly at 604 272-4555 for a return
authorization number (YOU
AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN YOUR UNIT).

4) The original packaging must be used. If the original
packaging is not available, replacements can be obtained from
Knoll for a small fee or you can use other packaging so long as
product damage from shipping will not occur.

5) Ship the product via United Parcel Service, Federal
Express.

6) Print the return authorization number on the outside of
the box.

7) Ship to:
Attn: Technical Assistance Department
Knoll Systems
145 Tyee Drive
Point Roberts WA 98281
Or
Knoll Systems
11791 Machrina Way, #110
Richmond BC Canada V7A 4V3

8) FREIGHT COLLECT SHIPMENTS WILL BE REFUSED! You

responsible

are
product. If the unit is found to have a warranty problem we
will pay the return freight charges.

for the freight charges when returning

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