Monitor Audio Silver RS1, Silver RS5, Silver RS6, Silver RS8, Silver RS LCR User Manual
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Contents
Page
Introduction 2
Safety Instructions 3
SilverRS1 4
SilverRS5 5
SilverRS6 6
SilverRS8 7
SilverRSLCR 8
SilverRSFX 9
ConnectingYourRSFX 10
FixingYour RS FX to the Wall 11
Plinth& SpikeFixing (RS5, RS6 & RS8 only) 12
ConnectingYour Loudspeakers 13
Positioning 15
GuaranteeandService 16
Claims underthis guarantee 16
Data Protection 17
OwnerInformation 17
WarrantyCard–Fold out section in back cover
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Monitor Audio Silver RS loudspeakers, which have
been designed and constructed using quality systems and materials to provide
years of enjoyment,reliability and prideof ownership.
Our speakers are hand crafted from top to bottom using traditional
woodworking skills for our sumptuous cabinets, married with the state of the
arttechnology of our renowneddrive units.
Music is and should be a natural enhancement of life. It stimulates the
imagination, changes your mood, helps you relax, and provides endless hours
of entertainment.
At Monitor Audio we pride ourselves in attempting to make the listening
experience as close as possibleto the original ‘music’ production, or as we say
at MonitorAudio our aim is to make the music experience “Ascloseas it gets”.
Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with any safety advice
and how best to set up your speakers to achieve the very best listening
experience.
Your Silver RS loudspeakers come complete with grilles (all products), plinths
and spikes (RS5, RS6 and RS8 only). In with the RS LCR, you will find four self
adhesiverubberpads that can be placed on the bottom of thecabinet to protect
it against scratches and also to prevent vibrations moving it. There are also
foam port bungs with each speaker. Suggestions on use can be found below.
TheRS FX comes with a wall fixingkitincluding all of thepartsto secure them to
a wall.
TheRS1, RS5 and RSLCR are rear ported cabinet designs. Because of this
design,we recommend thatwhen fixing the loudspeakerstoa wallthat theport
bungsareused. Thismay also apply when they are positionedvery close toa
rear/sidewall.
The RS6 and RS8 are both designed using two port tubes (per loudspeaker).
One is on the front of the cabinet; the other is on the rear. These ports should
not need to be blocked if you are using your loudspeakerin a roomgreater than
about 9m2. However, if you cannot implement the ideal speaker positioning,
then experiment using the port bungs. First start by fitting them in the rear
port, then the front, and then both to see which configuration is best suited to
yourpersonaltastes and room constraints.
Theport bungs are anotherway of fine-tuning the loudspeakerto fit in sonically
in your homeenvironment.
WARNING: Care must be taken not to insert the port bungs too far into the port
as thismay resultin the foam bung being lost insidethecabinet.
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Safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions
Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before
enjoyingyouloudspeakers.
Any instructions proceeded by this warning triangle MUST be followed.
Failuretodo so may causepersonalinjury or damagethespeakers
2. Water & Moisture
The loudspeakers should not be used near water - for example,
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, washing machine, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool. Under no circumstance should plants or fish
bowlsbe placed on the products.
3. Heat
The speaker/s should not be placed near any heat source such as
radiators, open fires, stoves, direct sunlight and any other appliance
thatproduces heat.
These speakers are designed for use within the home environment.
Exposure to extreme temperatures & humidity when placed on patios
oropen conditions could adverselyaffect thewooden cabinet.
4. Cleaning
Great care and attention has gone into thematerials chosento produce
the Silver RS loudspeakers. It is our intention that they should provide
a lifetime of musical pleasure. A gentle wipe with a dry, clean cloth is
all that is required to remove any dust. Treat them as you would a fine
pieceof furniture because that is how theyhave been designed.
Avoid touching the loudspeaker’s drive units whilst cleaning, as any
damagewill impair their performance.
5. Re-cycling
When it is time to replace this product please help us protect the
environment by disposing of it in an appropriate and responsible
manner.
Furtherdetails are available from www.monitoraudio.co.uk
6. Natural wood veneers.
MonitorAudio takes greatpridein providing a high quality product.
We use only hand selected natural wood veneers, which are carefully
matched and hand finished to the highest standard possible. The
unique nature of each veneer may result in natural colour variation and
grain from samples you may have seen in photos or at the dealer’s
showroom. This is what makes the producta special piece of furniture.
If your speaker is finished in a Cherry veneer please be aware that it
willnaturallydarkenwith age more sothan othertypesof wood veneer.
Please retainthis manual for future reference.
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Your Silver RS1
Don't be fooled by the size. The most compact loudspeaker of the Silver RS
range delivers a sound that's anything but small, rivalling far more costly
'compact monitors' for bass extension, mid-range resolution and precise
imaging within a stunningly open soundstage. Allied with ‘figure 8’ crossbracing to reduce cabinet resonance an excellentstandmount loudspeakerhas
beencreated.
Because the RS1 offers great performance from a small speaker, it lends itself
to a wide range of positioning options. The RS1 will perform equally well no
matterhow it is positioned. The RS1 can be placed ona stand, or a bookshelf.
To remove the grille, carefully prise it away from each cabinet section at a time.
There are two sets of fixing points on this product. One above the drive unit,
the other below it. Refitting is the opposite of removing. Ensure it is correctly
orientated.
For information on wiring and system configurations, please refer to pages 13,
14 and 15.
Frequency
Response
(Crossover
Frequency)
Sensitivity
(1W@1m)
Nominal Impedance
(Ohms)
Power
Handling RMS
(W)
Recommended
Amplifier power
output.
(W)RMS
43Hz –30KHz)
(3.3KHz)
90dB 6 80 25– 100
DriveUnit
Complement
Cabinet
Design
Product External
Dimensions Inc Grille
and Terminals.
cm(inch)
Weight
Kg (lb)
Finishes
1 x 6" C-CAM®Bass
mid-range. 1 x 25mm
Gold Dome C-CAM
®
tweeter.
Rear ported,
bass reflex
31H x 18.5W x 28D
(123/16" x 7 1/4"
x 11")
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(13.2)
Black Oak,
Rosenut, Walnut,
Natural Oak or
Cherry real wood
veneer. All fitted
with Black Grille
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Your Silver RS5
Thenew Silver RS5 is thesmallest floor stander in thenew Silver RS Series, and
the classically simple two-way layout ensures a beautifully clean appearance.
It’s slim cabinet design and resulting small footprint ensue versatility for any
environment. The RS5 fuses elegant, space efficient design with a powerful
sonicperformance.
To remove the grille, carefully prise it away from each cabinet section at a time.
Thereare two sets of fixing points on this product; one above the drive unit, the
other below it. Refitting is the opposite of removing. Ensure it is correctly
orientated.
Tosafely fit theplinth and spikes please refertopages12 and 13.
For information on wiring and system configurations, please refer to pages 13,
14 and 15.
Frequency
Response
(Cross over
Frequency)
Sensitivity
(1W@1m)
Nominal Impedance
(Ohms)
Power Handling
(W) RMS
Recommended
Amplifier power
output.
(W)RMS
40Hz –30KHz
(3.3KHz)
90dB 6 100 40 – 100
DriveUnit
Complement
Cabinet
Design
Product External
Dimensions.
cm(inch)
Plinth
Dimensions
(foot print)
cm(inch)
Weight
Kg (lb)
Finishes
1 x 6" C-CAM
®
Bass/ mid-
range.
1 x 25mm Gold
DomeC-CAM
®
tweeter.
Rear ported,
bass reflex
80H x 18.5W x 22D
(31 ½ "x 7¼ "
x 811/16")
2.5Hx 25.5W x
27D
(1" x 10" x 10
5
/8")
11.7Kg
(25.7lb)
Black Oak,
Rosenut, Walnut,
Natural Oak or
Cherry real wood
veneer. All fitted
with Black Grille
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Your Silver RS6
A svelte 2 ½ way floor-stander, the RS6 builds on the considerable musical
strengths of the RS1 and RS5 by providing greater bass extension and weight.
Rigid construction is again key to achieving the clean, un-boxy sound. The RS6
employsmultiplebracing positionedat criticalresonancenodes. The two 6 inch
C-CAM®drivers have been designed specifically for the RS6. The lower unit
handles bass only, the other provides punchy upper bass and a clear, natural
mid-band right up to the crossover point with the tweeter at 3KHz. The RS6 has
a reflex port at the rear as well as the front. This is to provide maximum airflow
at low frequencies and reduces air pressure that can lead to bass compression
effects.
To remove the grille, carefully prise it away from the cabinet sections at a time.
There are three sets of fixing points on this product. One above the mid-bass
drive unit, one below it and the third below the bass drive unit. Refitting is the
oppositeof removing. Ensure itiscorrectlyorientated.
Tosafely fit theplinth and spikes please refertopages12 and 13.
For information on wiring and system configurations, please refer to pages 13,
14 and 15.
Frequency
Response
(Cross over
Frequency)
Sensitivity
(1W@1m)
Nominal Impedance
(Ohms)
Power Handling
(W) RMS
Recommended
Amplifier power
output.
(W)RMS
38Hz –30KHz
(3KHz)
91dB 6 120 40 – 120
DriveUnit
Complement
Cabinet
Design
Product External
Dimensions.
cm(inch)
Plinth
Dimensions
(foot print)
cm(inch)
Weight
Kg (lb)
Finishes
1 x 6" C-CAM
®
Bass, 1 x 6" C-
CAM®Bass/ mid-
range. 1 x 25mm
Gold Dome C-
CAM®tweeter.
Front & rear
ported, bass
reflex
85H x 18.5W x 25D
(337/16" x 7 ¼ "
x 913/16")
2.5Hx 25.5W x
30.5D
(1" x 10" x 12")
18Kg
(40)
Black Oak,
Rosenut, Walnut,
Natural Oak or
Cherry real wood
veneer. All fitted
with Black Grille
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