Von Schweikert TS-150 Owners manual

Von Schweikert Audio

World Class Reference Speaker Systems for Music and Film

High Performance Multiple-Application

Surround Speaker

TS-150 Instruction Manual

Note: Please read these instructions carefully before setup

Thanks for purchasing an award-winning speaker system engineered by Von Schweikert
Audio, a leader in scientific loudspeaker research. The TS-150 features the Global Axis
Differential Network which allows the speakers to recreate two different radiation
patterns for both music and film sources. The TS-150 may be used as either a directional
(forward-firing monopole) full range speaker system in a discrete 5.1 to 7.1 digital
system, or as a dipolar ambience generator for use with either THX or Dolby Pro Logic
sources. The discrete 5.1 to 7.1 decoders, whether DTS or Dolby Digital (AC-3), require
forward radiating speakers (monopoles), whereas the matrix Pro Logic/THX system
requires a dipole speaker in order to “bathe” the room with ambience to compensate for
the mono rear signal. The TS-150 is a fabulous surround speaker to offer both designs
with correct implementation.

DRIVER ARRAY & ENGINEERING DESIGN
In order to bathe a large room with total surround ambience, the TS-150 is shaped as a
wedge. For maximum dispersion and focus, we are using two 45-degree angled side
baffles; each baffle utilizes a 5.5" mid/woofer and 1" tweeter. For timbre matching to
other Von Schweikert Audio speakers, the TS-150 uses special diaphragm materials
resulting in the highest Clarity Factor available. Our mica-impregnated cellulose
acetate pulp cone material with tri-laminate polymer has a very high Young’s Modulus
(ratio of stiffness to weight), permitting the 5.5" bass/midrange driver to deliver
powerful bass astonishing for its small size, as well as high transparency to deliver
crystal-clear midrange. Directly above these drivers, the two Ferrofluid cooled fabric
dome tweeters with tri-laminate polymer handle the dynamic range and volume levels
necessary for thrilling realism without compression or distortion. All four high-tech
drivers per cabinet use our “Low Distortion Motor Design” to enable high volume levels
without audible distress or damage. A pair of TS-150s utilizes eight drivers for ultimate
power handling, wide dispersion, deep bass, and thrilling surround effects!

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World Class Reference Speaker Systems for Music and Film

MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND HARDWARE
The TS-150 has been designed to be very flexible and can be used in any multi-channel
system, whether music or film based. Although this surround speaker has been designed
with wall mounting in mind, it can also be used on stands in situations where no close
wall is available. We know that there are many different mounting situations requiring
different types of mounting hardware or stands, however we can only furnish a basic
keyhole type mounting system. You may find other suitable hardware for your
application. When using the speakers in non-symmetrical applications, the use of swivel
mounting brackets may be necessary. In many rooms the speakers must be mounted on
stands, either at ear level if the monopole radiation pattern is selected, or a foot or two
above ear level if THX dipole enhancement is required for maximum diffusion for
Dolby Pro Logic recordings.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Since the topic of speaker mounting and placement varies widely due to differing room
conditions and desired results, this manual is not intended to be a substitute for the
knowledge of a qualified installer or acoustician. Please consult with your dealer if you
need professional installation information or mounting brackets/stands.

DIPOLE OPERATION
When a very wide and diffuse sound stage is desired (especially when playing a Dolby
Pro Logic sound track), push the side-mounted button
dipole dispersion pattern works well with either side or rear mounting positions. In some
room situations where a very large soundstage is desired, no matter which encoding
format is being reproduced, the Dipole setting can be used even if you have a discrete

5.1 to 7.1 decoder. Some listeners like the ambience of a dipole system over the
directional effects of a mono-polar speaker system. Also, problematic room conditions
can often mandate the use of dipolar dispersion, please consult with your acoustician or
installer for more information.

MONOPOLE OPERATION
When listening to a multi-channel signal for music, or when playing back the newer
discrete video formats known as 5.1 Dolby Digital (formerly called AC3) or the DTS
recordings (currently up to 7.1 channels), depress the side-mounted button
“Monopole” setting. This dispersion pattern is more focused than the Dipole setting and
has a mono-polar (forward-firing directional pattern), even though the drivers are set up
on a dipole baffle arrangement. This dipole baffle design allows an extremely wide
dispersion pattern, able to fill the largest of theater rooms with the total of eight drivers.
Some music recordings were mastered and mixed down using mono-polar speakers, so
in most rooms, this dispersion pattern is often preferred with multi-channel music.

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