MK Sound CS-35, CS-29, CS-150, CS-22 User Manual

operation manual

CS-150 T ripole

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CS-35 T ripole

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CS-29 T ripole

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CS-22 T ripole

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Miller & Kreisel Sound, Inc.
9351 Deering Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311-5858 USA
[phone] fax [phone]
www.mksound.com

©2002 Miller & Kreisel Sound, Inc.

tripole

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column surround speaker

TM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................3

2. THE COLUMN SURROUND SPEAKER..........................................................................3

3. THE TRIPOLE®SURROUND CONCEPT.........................................................................3

4. SPEAKER HOOK-UP........................................................................................................4

5. SPEAKER PLACEMENT..............................................................................................5

6. COLUMN SURROUND MOUNTING OPTIONS..............................................................7

7. CUSTOM MODES AND REMOTE OPERATION (CS-150 ONLY).............................9

8. SPEAKER POLARITY TEST..........................................................................................10

9. SPEAKER DAMAGE & HOW TO AVOID IT...................................................................11

10. IF YOU NEED SERVICE.................................................................................................11

11. M&K TEN YEAR WARRANTY........................................................................................11

12. CABINET MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................12

13. SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................12

DIAGRAMS

FIGURE 1 BASIC WIRING OF THE COLUMN SURROUND SPEAKER...............................4

FIGURE 2 WIRING THE SURROUND SPEAKER (CS-150 ONLY)......................................4

FIGURE 3 DIPOLE OPERATION (CS-150 ONLY)..................................................................5

FIGURE 4 TRIPOLE

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OPERATION (CS-150 ONLY).............................................................5

FIGURE 5 LOCA TING THE SPEAKER NEXT TO THE LISTENER........................................6

FIGURE 6 LOCATING THE SPEAKER BEHIND THE LISTENER........................................6

FIGURE 7 SPEAKER LOCATION WITH ONE ROW OF LISTENERS.................................6

FIGURE 8 SPEAKER LOCATION WITH TWO ROWS OF LISTENERS..............................6

FIGURE 9 USING 4 SURROUND SPEAKERS....................................................................7

FIGURE 10 USING A SINGLE REAR CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER...............................7

FIGURE 11 REMOTE SWITCHING OF MODES (CS-150 ONLY).........................................10

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1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! Your new M&K Tripole®surround speaker will give you years of unmatched enjoyment and
excitement while listening to your f av orite musical and audio/video sources, whether in DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital,
DTS or other discrete multichannel digital systems, Dolby Pro-Logic, or your processor's enhanced music
surround modes.

We encourage you to read this o wner’s manual, as there is a great deal of information provided here to help
you get the best possible performance.

If you have any questions about your speaker system, please contact your M&K dealer or call the M&K
factory directly at [phone], from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. We will be
happy to help you with any question. Alternatively, you may send an e-mail to [e-mail] or you
can also access our web site at: www

.mksound.com.

2. THE COLUMN SURROUND SPEAKER

A new concept in surround channel loudspeakers, the M&K Column Surround gives listeners an option for
high quality sound in a home theater when they cannot place the surround speakers up on a wall. With its
unprecedented combination of style and functionality, this real-world speaker solution lets you hear audiophile­quality sound from the surround channels of your multichannel speaker system -- without disrupting your room
environment.

Out in the open, or behind a couch, chair, or other furniture, they sound and look great!

You can place your Column Surrounds virtually anywhere in your room. On its pedestal base, a freestand­ing Column Surround can be located out in the open or behind a couch, chair, or other furniture. And with its
baseboard mount, you can permanently secure it to the base of any wall, without sacrificing any floor space.

Using exceptionally high-quality European drivers, the Column Surrounds produce a brilliant sound quality
with an incredibly large sound, evoking the quality of M&K professional monitors. You’ll hear the world-class
sound quality that has made M&K the choice of professionals.

Each Column Surround model uses M&K’s exclusive Tripole

®

design to deliver remarkably uniform
coverage of sound in the listening room. Regardless of where listeners are seated, they will hear a smooth
response, with good sonic imaging and envelopment.

The Column Surround radiates sound simultaneously as a dipole (from its left and right baffles) and a direct
radiator (from its front/top baffle), thereby combining the diffused, spacious sound of a dipole speaker with the
immediacy and imaging capability of the best direct radiating speakers.

3. THE TRIPOLE®SURROUND CONCEPT

The Tripole®is a new concept in surround channel speaker design, offering the performance aspects of two
different types of speakers. Think of it as a dipole surround speaker that includes a very high quality direct
radiating speaker in the same cabinet.

As a Tripole

®

, the front baffle drivers (direct radiator) operate full range. The side Dipole drivers also
operate, so sound is radiated on three axis. This means that the speaker can simultaneously produce a
directional stereo image in the surround channels and an enveloping sound that wraps around the listeners. The
directional qualities and stereo imaging may be preferred for playing back the "split" (stereo) surrounds of 5.1
channel discrete digital recordings

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CS-150 ONLY

The CS-150 speaker can operate in two modes: Tripole®or Dipole. You can select these modes by
inserting or removing a jumper on the back of the speaker. They also can be accessed by using an external
amplifier switchbox (not available from M&K). The mode you should use is dependent on your room
environment, the source material you are playing, and your personal preference. The CS-35, CS-29, and
CS-22 operate in Tripole®mode at all times.

When the CS-150 is operated in the Dipole mode, it radiates sound mostly from its left and right baffles.
Some sound (in the midbass region) is produced by the front woofer driver.

Most users will set the speaker to a single mode for all playback, and we recommend that the choice be
made based upon room conditions. Still, some users may prefer the Dipole mode for some material and the
Tripole

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mode for other material. If you have questions regarding this, please contact your M&K dealer or the

M&K factory.

4. SPEAKER HOOK-UP

LEFT SURROUND SPEAKER / RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER

Your T ripole®speakers come in left and right channel versions. Externally, both speakers may appear to be
identical, but in fact it is critical that the correct speaker be used in each channel.

On the back of the speaker is a label identifying the speaker as a left channel or a right channel speaker. If
you are using multiple surround speakers or have a 6.1 channel system, make sure that all surround speakers
are being used in the proper (right or left) channel.

WIRING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS

The Positive ( + ) lead from your amplifier or receiver should be connected to the RED ( + ) "INPUT"
terminal, and the Negative ( — ) lead from your amplifier or receiver should be connected to the BLACK ( — )
"INPUT" terminal. See Figure 1.

For the CS-150, the Positive ( + ) lead from your surround channel amplifier or receiver should be connect­ed to the RED ( + ) "INPUT" terminal labeled "1", and the Negative ( — ) lead from your amplifier or receiver
should be connected to the BLACK ( — ) "INPUT" terminal labeled "2". See Figure 2.

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FIGURE 2

BASIC WIRING WITH THE CS-150 TRIPOLE

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SURROUND SPEAKER

(One channel only is shown for clarity)

FIGURE 1

BASIC WIRING FOR CS-35, CS-29, CS-22
COLUMN TRIPOLE®SURROUND SPEAKER

(One channel only is shown for clarity)

COLUMN

SURROUND

(Terminals at bottom

+

of the column)

+

TRIPOLE

Connect your

amplifier to

terminals

1 and 2

FOR THX
(DIPOLE)

OPERATION:

remove jumper

between
terminals

3 and 4

FOR TRIPOLE

OPERATION:

install jumper

between
terminals

3 and 4

INPUT

4 ohms

1

2

3

4

SURROUND SPEAKER

DO NOT CONNECT YOUR
AMPLIFIER TO TWO RED

TERMINALS.

For remote control operation,

see your owner's manual.

MILLER & KREISEL
SOUND CORPORATION

9351 Deering Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
818/701-7010 fax: [phone] www.mksound.com

-

LEFT SURROUND

+

-

RIGHT SURROUND

+

AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER

-

LEFT SURROUND

+

-

RIGHT SURROUND

+

TRIPOLE®OR DIPOLE OPERATION (CS-150 ONLY)

To operate in the Tripole®mode, the jumper between the terminals labeled "3" and "4" must be in place. To
operate the speaker in the Dipole mode, the jumper between the terminals labeled "3" and "4" must be remov ed.
Do not throw away or lose this jumper. See Figures 3 and 4.

VERY IMPORTANT: The sensitivity of the speaker is slightly higher in the Tripole®position. For
critical listening, when switching from one mode to another, you should re-calibrate the level of the
surround channels.

5. SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The Column Surround speaker takes a unique new approach to producing high-quality sound from the
surround channels in the listening room. Conventional surround speakers must be mounted on the side walls,
back wall, or ceiling of the room in order to produce good sound. But the Column Surround speaker can be
located virtually anywhere in the room to produce a very effective coverage of sound.

COLUMN SURROUND SPEAKER

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WIRING FOR DIPOLE OPERATION

(CS-150 ONLY)

(Only one channel is shown)

Disconnect the Jumper between
terminals 3 and 4

FIGURE 3

WIRING FOR TRIPOLE

®

OPERATION (CS-150 ONLY)

(Only one channel is shown)

Connect the Jumper
between terminals 3 and 4
(Factory default)

FIGURE 4

Connect your

amplifier to

terminals

1 and 2

FOR THX
(DIPOLE)

OPERATION:

remove jumper

between

terminals

3 and 4

FOR TRIPOLE

OPERATION:

install jumper

between

terminals

3 and 4

Connect your

amplifier to

terminals

1 and 2

FOR THX
(DIPOLE)

OPERATION:

remove jumper

between
terminals

3 and 4

FOR TRIPOLE

OPERATION:

install jumper

between

terminals

3 and 4

INPUT

4 ohms

-

LEFT SURROUND

INPUT

4 ohms

TRIPOLE

1

2

SURROUND SPEAKER

DO NOT CONNECT YOUR
AMPLIFIER TO TWO RED

TERMINALS.

For remote control operation,

see your owner's manual.

3

4

+

1

2

MILLER & KREISEL
SOUND CORPORATION

9351 Deering Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
818/701-7010 fax: [phone] www.mksound.com

-

+

RIGHT SURROUND

TRIPOLE

SURROUND SPEAKER

DO NOT CONNECT YOUR
AMPLIFIER TO TWO RED

TERMINALS.

For remote control operation,

see your owner's manual.

3

4

MILLER & KREISEL
SOUND CORPORATION

9351 Deering Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
818/701-7010 fax: [phone] www.mksound.com

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LEFT SURROUND

+

-

RIGHT SURROUND

+

Your Column Surround speaker uses M&Ks proprietary Tripole technology to radiate sound into the room at
multiple angles. In all models, two side-firing Dipole drivers help to create an enveloping sound quality while a
high-quality woofer and tweeter create a more directional sound. In the CS-150, these drivers radiate forward,
and in the CS-35, CS-29, and CS-22, these drivers radiate upward.The CS-35, CS-29, and CS-22 also have an
additional 6.5" woofer to provide greater output at low frequencies.

Column Surrounds are designed to be used as surround channel speakers in any high-performance
surround system. They work well in 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1 (or more) channel systems. While they are not THX
approved, they provide excellent results when used in combination with other Home THX speakers and
electronics.They are not specifically designed to be used as front channel or as stand-alone stereo speakers,
but they do work remarkably well in this application, so feel free to experiment with them if you are so inclined.

CS-150, CS-35, CS-29, CS-22

There are four Column Surround models. The CS-150 is
based on M&Ks SS-150THX surround speaker, and the other
three models are based on M&Ks Surround-25.The CS-35, CS­29, and CS-22 use the same components with the only differ­ence being each cabinets height.

In general, the Column Surrounds, like all surround
speakers, work best when placed to the side of the listening area
or behind the listening area.They can be placed directly against
side walls or directly against the back wall of the room. M&K’s
Tripole design radiates sound effectively to the sides of the
speaker as well as up towards the ceiling.

It is not necessary to place the speakers against a wall.They
will provide excellent sound away from walls, and can be more
easily concealed from view when they are placed next to furni­ture. On its pedestal base, a freestanding Column Surround can
be located out in the open or behind a couch, chair, or other fur­niture. For example, a CS-22, with a height of only 22 inches,
can be hidden from view behind even a small table, and the CS­29 and CS-35 can hide behind larger furniture such as chairs
and couches. See Figure 5 and 6.

POSITION RELATIVE TO SEATING

The Column Surrounds work best when located either adja­cent to or behind the seating position. When there is one row of
seats in the room, the best sound is usually achieved with the
speakers located directly to the left and to the right of this row of
seats. See Figure 7. If your home theater has multiple rows of
seats, the speakers usually work best when located directly to
the left and right of the geometric center of the listening area.
See Figure 8.

When you can’t place the speakers to the sides of the seat­ing area, it is better for them to be located towards the back of
the room and behind the listeners seats, rather than in the front
of the room (between the listeners and the screen).

Because these speakers are so flexible, you can achieve
good results simply by making sure that the left surround
speaker is in the back of the left side of the room and that the
right surround speaker is in the back of the right side of the room.

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FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

FIGURE 8

Left

Left

Surround

Left

Left

Back

Surround

Center

Center

Listener

Right
Surround

Center

Right

Right
Surround

Right

Right

Left
Surround

Left

Left
Surround

Center

Right

Surround

Right

Right

Surround

If you are having difficulty finding a suitable location in y our room,
please contact the M&K factory by phone or by email.We will be
happy to assist you.

USING MULTIPLE PAIRS OF SURROUND SPEAKERS

Some listeners prefer multiple pairs of surround speakers .In
very large rooms, this is certainly desirable and may even be
necessary.Multiple speakers can make a dramatic improvement
to provide a broader and deeper surround effect.

When using multiple pairs of surround speakers, a symmet­rical installation pattern works best. For example, one pair could
be placed on the back wall of the room, equidistant from the back
corners, with a second pair against the side walls of the room,
equidistant from the same back corners.See Figure 9.Of course,
in most living environments, a completely symmetrical pattern
may be difficult if not impossible, so we recommend that you
follow a straight forward approach.

Here are some suggestions. If your receiver or processor
has outputs for both side and rear speakers, place the left side
speaker in the left side of the room, forward from the back wall.
Place the left rear speaker in the left rear area of the room near
or against the back wall. Place the right channel speakers using
the same guidelines. If your receiver or processor has only one
set of surround channel outputs for each channel, connect both
left speakers to the left output and both right speakers to the right
output. If you have a single rear center surround channel, then
place the speaker directly behind the listener.See Figure 10. As
always, please feel free to call the M&K factory if you have any
questions.

6. COLUMN SURROUND ASSEMBLY OPTIONS

You have two assembly options with your Column Surround speakers. By mounting them to the provided
free-standing base, you can locate them virtually anywhere in a room and move them with ease. You can also
mount them permanently using the included bracket that attaches to the baseboard at the bottom of any wall.

When mounted on the free-standing base, the speaker can sit against a wall, in the open, and even under
furniture such as chairs, couches, and tables.The baseboard bracket takes up a minimum of floor space and
can also be used to mount the speaker behind furniture located near the wall.

ASSEMBLING THE COLUMN SURROUND WITH THE FREE-STANDING BASE

Here are the parts you need:

2 each: Column Surround Speakers

2 each: Bases

CS-35, CS-29, CS-22: 10" x 11"
CS-150: 8" x 9 3/8"

4 each: 1/4 -20 x 1" Phillips Pan Head machine screw (PN 20590)

TOOLS REQUIRED:Phillips screwdriver

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FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

Left

Left
Surround

Left

Left
Surround

Left Back
Surround

30°- 45°

Center

Listener

Center

Listener

Center Back

Surround

Right

Surround

Right

Surround

30°- 45°

Right Back

Right

Right

Surround

ASSEMBLY

Remove the contents of the carton and
make sure that you have all the parts.

Fasten the base to the first Column
Surround. You will use the 1/4-20" Phillips Pan
Head screws. Making sure that the top speaker
grille is in place (CS-35, CS-29, CS-22 only),
turn the speaker over so that the two threaded
screw inserts on the bottom of the pedestal are
facing upward.

Use two 1/4 - 20 x 1" Phillips Pan Head
screws to attach the pedestal to the base. You
will first need to remove the screws that have
already been mounted in the speaker at the factory. Discard these screws and use the 1/4 - 20 x 1" Philips
screws, making sure that they are securely fastened so that the stand is stable.

Note that there is a recess at the bottom of the back baffle of the Column Surround cabinet just above the
point where the base is attached. When the base is attached, this forms a channel that can be used for
speaker wire routing.

Do not remove the 4 screws located at the rear of the Column Surround (see diagram).

Repeat these instructions to assemble the second stand.

MOUNTING THE COLUMN SURROUND TO THE BASEBO ARD

Here are the parts you need:

2 each: Column Surround Speakers

2 each: Baseboard Mounting Brackets

8 each: #6-32 x 1" Flat Head machine screw (PN 20356)

4 each: #8 x 1-1/2" Flat Head wood screws (chrome)

TOOLS REQUIRED:Phillips screwdriver

ASSEMBLY

Remove the contents of the carton and make sure that you have all the parts.

Inorder to fasten the Wall Mount Bracket to
the Column Surround speaker. You will use the
#6 - 32 x 1" Flat Head machine screws.

Remove the existing 4 screws at rear of
cabinet.

The screws used to attach the bracket
mount into the four threaded inserts found at the
rear of the back baffle of the Column Surround.
For the CS-35, CS-29, and CS-22, this is direct­ly behind the 6.5" woofer. You will first need to
remove the round head screws that are installed
at the factory before shipment. Set these round
head screws aside and mount the bracket using
the #6 - 32 x 1" Flat Head screws.

COLUMN SURROUND SPEAKER

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OR

CS-22, CS-29, CS-35

CS-150

Side with countersunk holes
faces outward

Do not remove these 4 screws

You have two sets of mounting locations (4 holes per set).You can use either set of mounting holes on the
mounting plate to adjust the location of the speaker depending on the floor covering and the moulding at the
base of the wall.

First drill a 1/8" pilot hole to a depth of 1", at a downward angle of 15 degrees. Then use the two # 8 x
1-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws to attach the Wall Mount Bracket to the baseboard. Angle the screw at a 15
degree angle when fastening the screw through the w all plate. Have a helper hold the speaker securely against
the wall while you attach the screws.Note that there is a recess at the bottom of the back baffle of the Column
Surround cabinet that forms a channel that can be used for speaker wire routing.

Repeat these instructions to mount the second stand.

If you have further questions about assembling your column Surrounds , please call the M&K f actory at (818)
701-7010 or through email at suppor

[e-mail].

7. CUSTOM MODES & REMOTE OPERATION (CS-150 ONLY)

IMPORTANT: The following options are provided for enthusiasts and installers who wish to
experiment with their systems.

The design of the CS-150 Tripole®speaker provides a tremendous amount of flexibility. Because it is
designed as if it is two separate speakers (a Direct radiator and a Dipole), you can independently vary the
amount of output from either the Direct radiator or the Dipole elements.

By adjusting the ratio of sound produced by these elements, you can fine-tune the speaker to your
listening environment or personal preference. You make these adjustments by choosing which input terminals,
jumpers, and (if desired) resistors are used to connect the speaker to the amplifier.

PLEASE NOTE: The sensitivity of the speaker is slightly different in each of the surround modes.
For critical listening, when switching from one mode to another, you should re-calibrate the level of the
surround channels.

Regardless of configuration, the Ground (-) lead from the amplifier must connect to Terminal 2.

a. Dipole Mode

To operate in the Dipole mode, connect the positive (+) lead to Terminal 1. Use no jumper.

b. Tripole

®

Mode

To operate in the Tripole mode, must connect the positive (+) lead to Terminal 1 and inser t the
jumper between terminals 3 and 4.

c. Tripole

®

With Attenuated Dipole Elements

Compared to the standard Tripole®configuration, the output from the Direct (front) drivers will be
unchanged, but there will be significantly reduced output from the Dipole (side) drivers.

To attenuate the Dipole elements, connect the positive (+) lead to Terminal 3, and inser t the jumper
between terminal 3 and 4.

d. Tripole

®

With Adjustable Attenuated Direct Radiator

Compared to the standard Tripole®configuration, the output from the Dipole (side) drivers will be
unchanged, but there will be reduced output from the Direct drivers. This configuration will give
you a sound more like the Dipole configuration.

To adjust the attenuation of the Direct Radiator element, connect the positive (+) lead to Ter minal
1 and insert a 5 watt resistor between terminals 3 and 4. The resistor can be any value between
2 and 11 ohms. The larger the value of the resistor, the greater the attenuation.

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e. Tripole®With Adjustable Attenuated Dipole

To adjust the attenuation of the Dipole element, connect the positive (+) lead to Ter minal 3 and
insert a 5 watt resistor between terminals 3 and 4. The resistor can be any value between 2 and
11 ohms. The larger the value of the resistor, the greater the attenuation.

f. Tripole

®

With Maximum Output From All Drivers (2.4 ohm impedance)

Compared to the standard Tripole

®

configuration, the output from the Dipole (side) drivers will be

unchanged, but there will be significantly greater output from the Direct (front) drivers.

To get maximum output from all dr ivers, connect the (+) lead from the amplifier to Terminal 1.
Connect a jumper wire between Terminal 1 and Ter minal 3.

CAUTION:This configuration presents a 2.4 ohm load to the amplifier. Do not use this
configuration unless your amplifier is rated to 2 ohms.

g. Direct Radiator Only Mode

There will be very little output from the Dipole (side) drivers. To operate as a Direct Radiator, connect
the (+) lead from the amplifier to Terminal 3. Use no jumper.

Remember, regardless of configuration, the Ground (-) lead must always connect to Terminal 2.

REMOTE SWITCHING OF MODES (CS-150 ONLY)

If you want to be able to switch between any of the
above modes, you can do so by using a speaker level
switch box. The specific instr uctions will vary according
to the particular switcher you are using and so this sec­tion is intended to be general in nature.

To switch between THX Dipole mode and Tripole

®

mode, connect one wire between Terminal 3 and the
switcher Input. Connect a separate wire between
Terminal 4 and one of the switcher outputs. For the THX
Dipole mode, the switcher output connected to Terminal
4 should be turned off. For the Tripole

®

mode, the switch­er output should be turned on. Nothing else should be
connected to the switch box, especially your amplifier.

As another example, you can also use a switcher to
direct the (+) signal from the amplifier to either Terminal
1 or Terminal 3, to switch between some of the custom
modes described above.See Figure 5.

CAUTION: DO NOT WIRE THE SWITCH BOX SO TERMINAL 2 CAN BE CONNECTED TO ANY OTHER
TERMINAL. If Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1, 3, or 4, the output of the power amplifier will be
shorted, which will almost certainly damage the amplifier.

8. SPEAKER POLARITY TEST

In any system using a subwoofer separate from Satellite speakers, especially in multi-channel surround
sound applications, a polarity test must be performed to insure proper phase in the system, in order to achieve
optimum sound in the critical bass frequencies.

Therefore, you m ust ha v e correct phase among all the speak ers in the system. We recommend using a test
disc to compare the phase of the front channels, surround channels, and subwoofer. Test by comparing the
phase between individual channels (starting with the front right and left) until you have established that all units
have identical phase.

COLUMN SURROUND SPEAKER

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Amplifier or Receiver

Switch Box

FIGURE 11

LEFT SURROUND

-

+

RIGHT SURROUND

-

+

Connect your

amplifier to

terminals

1 and 2

FOR THX
(DIPOLE)

OPERATION:

remove jumper

between
terminals

3 and 4

FOR TRIPOLE

OPERATION:

install jumper

between

terminals

3 and 4

INPUT

4 ohms

1

2

3

4

TRIPOLE

SURROUND SPEAKER

DO NOT CONNECT YOUR
AMPLIFIER TO TWO RED

TERMINALS.

For remote control operation,

see your owner's manual.

Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation

9351 Deering Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
818/701-7010 fax: [phone] www.mksound.com

-

-

OUTPUT - B

-

+

+

+

INPUTOUTPUT - A

9. SPEAKER DAMAGE & HOW TO AVOID IT

An important factor to consider with any speaker system is the potential for speaker damage. Even though
your speakers have high power handling ability, they still can be damaged by relatively low powered amplifiers.

While very few M&K speakers ever need service, the vast majority of those returned are not for
manufacturing defects. Instead, they are returned because they have been overdriven, and almost always
because the amplifier used was driven into clipping distortion. This damage is abuse, and is not necessarily
covered under warranty.

This distortion occurs when the demands of the music are greater than the amplifier's power. It can occur
at 20 watts with a small amplifier, or at 400 watts with a large amplifier. Regardless, when this happens, the
amplifier's output waveform (which usually looks like a smooth arc) is "clipped" off, exhibiting a flat top instead
of the arc.

This flat top contains multiples of the original amplified frequencies, sometimes at higher levels than the
original signal itself. For tweeters, this can be very damaging, as this distortion is well above the audible range,
where you will be unable to hear it, and where the tweeter is more vulnerable to damage.

When an amplifier clips, its sound becomes harsh and grating, and a break-up is often audible in the bass
frequencies. It will become uncomfortable to listen to, compared to a slightly lower volume level. When you are
listening at high volume levels, be aware of the onset of clipping distortion, and turn the volume down slightly if
the sound takes on the character described above.

When tone controls or equalizers are used to boost frequencies, the problem occurs much more rapidly.
Even a small boost of low or high frequencies can easily double the power requirement and lead to amplifier
clipping at moderate levels. Therefore, you should use your tone controls judiciously avoiding extreme boosts
of the bass and treble controls, especially when you are listening at high volume levels.

The best way to avoid speaker damage is to use common sense. Use moderate boosts of tone controls or
equalizers, at the very most. Listen carefully for any harshness and break-up, especially at high volume levels,
and turn down the volume when needed. If you cannot get enough volume, you may need to consider a
higher-powered amplifier. If you have any questions about this, please contact M&K, and we will be happy to
discuss it with you further.

10. IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Contact your dealer or M&K with a complete description of the problem. Please have the unit's model and
serial numbers (found on the back of the cabinet), date of purchase, and your dealer's name. You can call M&K
between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time , Monda y through F rida y, at [phone]. If you call outside these
hours, leave a message, and we will return your call. Alternatively an e-mail can be sent to
ser

[e-mail].

DO NOT RETURN YOUR SPEAKERS TO THE FACTORY FOR

SERVICE WITHOUT OBTAINING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.

11. M&K TEN YEAR WARRANTY

Your speakers carry a ten (10) year limited par ts and labor warranty. This warranty is transferable to new
owners. It does not cover abuse, misuse, repairs by unauthorized service stations, speakers without serial
numbers, and those damaged in shipping or by accident. If you have warranty questions, please contact M&K.

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12. CABINET MAINTENANCE

Treat the cabinet as you would any piece of fine furniture. Its painted black or white finish does not require
any special maintenance; regular dusting with a lint-free cloth and periodic cleaning is all that is required.
Matching paint can be used if necessary to repair any surface damage.

13. SPECIFICATIONS

CS-150

IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms

MINIMUM POWER: 10 watts RMS

RECOMMENDED POWER: 25 watts RMS to 200 watts RMS

MAXIMUM POWER: 200 watts RMS unclipped peaks

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 80 - 20 kHz ± 3dB

CABINET DIMENSIONS: 39.94˝ x 7.4˝ x 4˝ (HWD)

BASE DIMENSIONS: 0.75˝ x 9.1˝ x 8˝ (HWD)

WEIGHT: 21 lbs.

CS-35

IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms

MINIMUM POWER: 10 watts RMS

RECOMMENDED POWER: 25 watts RMS to 200 watts RMS

MAXIMUM POWER: 200 watts RMS unclipped peaks

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 70 - 23 kHz ± 3dB

CABINET DIMENSIONS: 34.5˝ x 8.9˝ x 4.2˝ (HWD)

BASE DIMENSIONS: 0.75˝ x 10.75˝ x 10˝ (HWD)

WEIGHT: 24 lbs.

CS-29

IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms

MINIMUM POWER: 10 watts RMS

RECOMMENDED POWER: 25 watts RMS to 200 watts RMS

MAXIMUM POWER: 200 watts RMS unclipped peaks

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 70 - 23 kHz ± 3dB

CABINET DIMENSIONS: 29.3˝ x 8.9˝ x 4.2˝ (HWD)

BASE DIMENSIONS: 0.75˝ x 10.75˝ x 10˝ (HWD)

WEIGHT: 22 lbs.

CS-22

IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms

MINIMUM POWER: 10 watts RMS

RECOMMENDED POWER: 25 watts RMS to 200 watts RMS

MAXIMUM POWER: 200 watts RMS unclipped peaks

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 70 - 23 kHz ± 3dB

CABINET DIMENSIONS: 21.75˝ x 8.9˝ x 4.2˝ (HWD)

BASE DIMENSIONS: 0.75˝ x 10.75˝ x 10˝ (HWD)

WEIGHT: 19 lbs.

CS150/CS35/CS29/CS22 column manual.qrk

09/03/02 rev.1 pt/qrk

PN: 70040

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