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one. Speaker PLacement
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two. Speaker Connections
Connection Tips
Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and
(-) terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identi-
catty: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (-) on the
speaker to (-) on the amplifier. Wiring "out of phase" results in
thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image.
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RIGHT LEFT
SpeakerOutputs
TroubLeshooting
If there is no sound from
any of the speakers, check
the foLLowing:
•Receiver/ampLifieris on and
asource is playing.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/ampLifier.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
foLLowing:
• Checkthe "BaLance" control
on your receiver/ampLifier.
• Checkat[ wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
•Makesure all.wires are
connected. Make sure none of
the speaker wires are frayed,
cut, or punctured.
If the system ptays at tow
votumes but shuts off as
votume is increased, check
the foLLowing:
•CheckaLLwires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amp|ifier and speakers.
• Make sure at[ wires are con-
nected. Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• If more than one pair of
main speakersis being used,
check the minimumimped-
ance requirements of your
receiver/ampLifier.
If there is tow bassoutput,
check the foLLowing:
• Make surethe polarity
(+ and -) of the Leftand
right "Speaker Inputs" are
connected properly.
If there is no sound from *
the center speaker, check
the following:
• Makesure that your receiv-
e(s Center Channel Mode is in
the "normaL" or "wide" posi-
tion. If it is in the "phantom"
position, the center speaker
wiLLnot play.
•CheckaLLconnections
between processor/ampLifier
and the center speaker.
Specifications
FrequencyResponse (-6dB):
RecommendedMaximum
Power Hand|ing*:
Sensitivity @I watt/1 meter:
Nomina{ Impedance:
Crossover Frequency:
Woofer:
Midrange:
Tweeter:
Dimensions (HxWxD):
Weight (each):
3BL500
75Hz - 20kHz
50 watts
86dB
8 ohms
2200Hz
5-1/4"
N/A
2" fiber cone
11 x 6-1/2 x7-1/4 inches
280 x 165 x 184mm
7tbs/3.2 kg
3BL800
52Hz - 80kHz
100 watts
89dB
8 ohms
3200Hz
8"
N/A
12ram
19-1/4 x 10 x 9-1/4 inches
489 x254 x 235mm
19 tbs/8.6 kg
Frequency Response (-6dB):
RecommendedMaximum
Power Handling*:
Sensitivity @1 watt/1 meter:
Nominal Impedance:
Crossover Frequency:
Woofer:
Midrange:
Tweeter."
Dimensions (HxWxD):
Weight (each):
3BL Center
90Hz- 20kHz
100 watts
90dB
8 ohms
7500Hz
2x4-1/2"
N/A
2-1/2" fiber cone
6-1/2 x 18-1/2 x 5-5/8 inches
165 x 470 x 150mm ,-
10 !bs/4.5 kg
Occasional refinementsmay
be made to existing products
without notice, but wit[
always meet or exceedorigi-
nal specificationsunless
otherwisestated.
*The maximumrecommended
amplifier power rating will
ensureproper system head-
room to allow for occasional
peaks. Wedo not recommend
sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.
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The speakergri|tes are not
:removable"on any of the
mode_ Listedin this manual.
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in this o_r's manual are in compliance with lechnical
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