KLIPSCH Reference Premiere Speakers User Manual
REFERENCE PREMIERE SPEAKERS
ROOM PLACEMENT
Left and Right Main Channel Speakers
For optimum performance, Klipsch Group, Inc. (KGI) suggests placing your speakers 6 to 15 feet (1.8 to 4.6m) apart. They may also be toed in slightly for better stereo imaging. The listening position should be about 1 to 1.5 times the distance separating the speakers. Refer to Figures 1 and 3 for connection and placement.
Center Channel Speakers
Center channel speakers are designed to place dialogue and primary sounds so that they appear to come from the video screen. The speakers should therefore be placed as close to the screen as possible, preferably directly on top of or below the screen. Refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3 for connection and placement.
Rear Surround Channel Speakers
Klipsch surround speakers should be placed approximately 2 feet above the listening position. Typically this will be about 5-7 feet above the floor. The surrounds should be placed on the walls directly adjacent to the listening position. Another option would be on the wall behind the listening position. The final surround speaker placement depends on your room’s characteristics. They are designed to recreate the sense of space and ambiance that many of today’s surround sound technologies provide. Refer to Figures 1, 3 and 4 for connection and placement.
CONNECTION
Conventional Connection
Using a 16-12 gauge speaker wire, connect the RED “positive” (+) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the RED “positive” (+) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel. Connect the BLACK “negative” (–) terminal of the LEFT speaker to the BLACK “negative” (–) terminal of your amplifier’s LEFT channel. Repeat the above procedure for connecting all remaining speakers to the appropriate amplifier channels. Refer to Figure 3.
Make sure that no bare wires from any of the connections touch any other terminals as this could cause a short and damage your equipment. Reference Premiere models RP-8060FA II, RP-8000F II, RP-6000F II, RP-5000F II, and RP-600M II are equipped with dual binding posts. If a single wire connection is used, the terminal connecting wire should remain in place. If a Bi-wire or Bi-amp connection is used, the terminal connecting wire must be removed. Please see your receiver’s manual for further instructions.
Amplifier Requirements
Klipsch speakers are highly efficient and will operate easily on a wide variety of amplifiers. All Klipsch speakers are 8-ohm compatible and can be driven to very high levels with low distortion. Due to the high output levels, Klipsch speakers are capable of reproducing and exercising caution with the volume control. Excessive volume over long periods can permanently damage your hearing. Overdriving your amplifier could also damage your speakers. Check with your dealer or amplifier manual to make sure your particular amplifier is best suited to your application. We want you to listen for a lifetime.
FIGURE 1
SPEAKER PLACEMENT IN LISTENING AREA
FIGURE 2
CENTER CHANNEL
FIGURE 3
STANDARD CONNECTIONS
FIGURE 4
WALL MOUNTING
REFERENCE WITH DOLBY ATMOS® TECHNOLOGY
ATMOS ELEVATION CHANNEL CONNECTION
CARE AND CLEANING
The only thing you should ever need to do to your speakers is dust them occasionally. Never apply any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner or any harsh detergent. You can clean the grilles with the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
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