Monitor Audio Monitor 50, Monitor, Monitor 100, Monitor 200, Monitor 300 Owner's Manual

owners manual

MONITOR SERIES

Contents

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the new Monitor Series loudspeakers. In specifying the finest materials
available, we have been able to employ all our decades of loudspeaker design expertise to literally bring
the new Monitor Series to life.

This new series delivers clean and minimalistic styling, with accents of Monitor Audio’s heritage from the
“System R Series”, all in a thoroughly modern package.

The range features both a new, compact bookshelf speaker, and a new floor-stand model. Larger
alternatives of both are also available, to compliment larger room and higher power applications.

As employed on the new Silver Series, the outrigger feet provided with the Monitor 200 and 300 models,
return a more sleek appearance while occupying less floor space and improving stability.

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Introduction 1

Spikes and Feet 2

Positioning 2

2 Channel Positioning 2

AV Positioning 2

Atmos 3

Wiring configurations 4

Port bungs 5

Running-In Your Speakers 5

MRW-10 Amp Panel & Controls 6

MRW-10 Positioning & Initial Set Up 8

MRW-10 Set Up 8

Connected to an AV Receiver 8

Connected to a Stereo Amplifier 8

Specifications 9

Trouble Shooting 10

Owner Information 10

Guarantee 11

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Spikes and Feet

(Monitor 200 & 300 only)

If the speaker is being installed on a carpeted floor, screw the
spike into the foot and ‘out-rigger’ assembly. Fix them to the
speaker base using the supplied bolts (A & B).

You can check that the speaker is level on all sides by using
the spirit level. If it’s slightly off-level, unscrew the foot at the
lowest point and check again. Continue this process until the
cabinet is fully level. Use the locking nuts on each foot to fix
the feet in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations.

Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the
carpet that could be damaged by the spikes.

If spikes aren’t to be used, please position the included self
adhesive rubber feet on the bottom of the outrigger.

Positioning
2 Channel Positioning

When arranging a 2 channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an
equilateral triangle. The speakers should be positioned approximately 6 - 10 feet (1.8 - 3m) apart. The
ideal distance from the rear wall varies depending on the speaker and tastes, however, they need to be a
minimum of 3 feet (91cm) from the side walls.

Experimentation is strongly advised when initially setting up the speakers, as environment and personal
preference differ with every installation. If there is insufficient bass for example, try moving your speakers
closer to a wall. The opposite approach is recommended if there is excess bass. Alternatively, if this
isn’t possible, the supplied port bungs can help reduce the excessive bass. If stereo imaging is being
lost, try ‘toeing’ them in slightly. The sound should appear to originate from the centre point between the
speakers, not the actual speakers themselves.

AV Positioning

Please refer to the illustrations opposite for the ideal angles and positions of each speaker in your
surround system. The speakers should be distanced from the wall according to the speaker and
personal preference.

If the sound is too bass heavy or there is bass boom from the room when playing music (without a
subwoofer), try moving the loudspeakers slightly further away from the wall(s). If this is not possible, try
adjusting the crossover frequency settings for the speakers and/or sub or changing the subwoofer’s
position.

The Monitor C150 centre speaker should be positioned so that the tweeter is pointing at the viewing
position at approximate ear height.

Spike

(A)

(B)

Bottom

Locking

Nut

Out-Rigger

Top Locking

Nut

Top Cover

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1. Side surround
speakers

2. Rear surround
speakers

A 7.1 surround system
will make use of side
(position 1) and rear
speakers (position 2)
to create a full 360°
soundstage, if setting up
a 5.1 system you can
place your surrounds in
position (1) or (2).

Atmos

When arranging an Atmos system, for the Atmos channels we would recommend using our C265-IDC.
These speakers employ a unique pivoting IDC (Inverted Dual Concentric) midrange/ tweeter module
which offers a wider dispersion characteristic, and is ideal for Atmos duties. More information on the
C265-IDC can be found on our website: monitoraudio.com

Please see below for ideal positioning of 2 or 4 speaker setups.

90°-90°

110°-110°

135°-135°

150°-150°

0°

30°-30°

22°-22°

1 1

22

65°

100°

30°

125°

150°

135°

45°

55°

2 Atmos speakers (in line with front left and right)

4 Atmos Speakers (in line with front left and right)

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