User manual JBL K2 S9500

[. . . ] But it is your listening pleasure that ultimately determines how successful we are in this endeavor. It is solely in the interest of ensuring a perfect listening experience that we ask you to faithfully follow the set-up and operation procedures outlined in the Project K2 S9800 Owner's Reference. This manual exists for several purposes. As your owner's manual, it contains all necessary background information and detailed instructions for setting up your Project K2 S9800 loudspeaker system, including unpacking the loudspeaker, selecting the correct location, speaker wire, wiring scheme and amplification, and connecting it up to its associated electronics. [. . . ] The same care that was given to the selection of internal system wiring should be afforded to the selection and application of the cables that will connect Project K2 S9800 loudspeakers to other system components. It is advisable to use high quality wire, such as Monster Cable®, and to select the highest grade wire available from the manufacturer. Many manufacturers produce audiophile cables worth considering for Project K2 S9800. As with all electronics and associated components, however, every manufacturer offers products of varying quality to suit a range of budgets and applications. We recommend using an audiophile quality speaker wire of not less than 16 gauge for connections up to 5 meters (15 feet) as a minimum requirement. If your connections will be longer, heavier gauge wire is recommended. Project K2 specialist dealers have the experience and knowledge to recommend suitable speaker wire to best complement a particular system. The amount of speaker wire required will depend on the distance between the loudspeakers and amplifier(s), how many amplifiers will be used, and the method you select for connecting the amplifier(s) and loudspeakers (passive, bi-wire, or bi-amp; see Chapter 8). For maximum signal purity, it is advisable to locate the amplifier(s) as close as possible to the loudspeakers, even if this means that a longer distance will be needed between the amplifier(s) and preamplifier. Both the left and right speaker/amplifier connections should be the same length. If the distance between one speaker and the amplifier(s) is greater than the other speaker and amplifier(s), use the longer length for both connections. For bi-wire connections, the same type of wires may be used for both low frequency and high frequency sections to reduce wire effects (resistance, inductance, etc. ) and to avoid intermodulation of low and high frequencies in the wires. If possible, the distance between the speakers should be the same as the distance between each speaker and the lis- tening area. Angle the speaker in toward the listener so that when seated, the listener could look straight into the center of the speaker (Figure 7). As the distance increases between the speakers, increase the inward angle of the speaker. The imaging qualities enable the speakers to be placed relatively far apart from each other. In addition, the low frequency alignment feature enables placing the speakers near or even in a corner without producing an over abundance of bass. This corner placement ability allows optimum performance even in small rooms. The Project K2 S9800 system can operate fairly closely to the wall. Allow enough clearance between the back of each speaker and the wall to allow making the connections on the back of the speaker (approximately 45 cm/18 in). Remember that these speakers weigh close to 90 kg (198 lbs) each and cannot be easily moved. Floor Requirements The floor in the location selected for setting up the Project K2 S9800 speakers must be capable of supporting a load of 90 kg (198 lbs). Because of the coupling effect of the stainless steel feet, a flat, hard surface such as wood or linoleum is preferable. [. . . ] There may be some subtle tonal changes in bass output over the first week to 10 days of operation. These are caused as the movement of the low frequency drivers becomes more fluid and the parts settle in. This process is completely normal and natural with transducers of this caliber. 25 Project K2 S9800 CHAPTER 9 Project K2 S9800 Care and Maintenance The Project K2 S9800 loudspeaker system is finished in a lacquer and requires no maintenance other than an occasional dusting with a soft, dry, lint-free cotton cloth. The horns may also be wiped with a soft cloth. [. . . ]