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 in to the “Dipole” setting. The 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 out to the “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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