Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S2 Anniversary Edition User manual

Welcome and thank you for choosing Bowers & Wilkins.
Our founder, John Bowers, believed that imaginative design,
innovative engineering and advanced technology were keys that
could unlock the enjoyment of audio in the home. His belief is one
that we continue to share and inspires every product we design.
This is a high performance product that rewards thoughtful
installation, so we suggest that you take some time to read this
manual before you begin. Continue on page 5 
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1. Unpacking
Carton Contents
Check in the carton for:
1 Foam plug
4 Self-adhesive rubber supporting feet
Environmental Information
This product complies with international directives, including but
not limited to:
i. the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in
electrical and electronic equipment,
ii. the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of
CHemicals (REACH)
iii. the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
Consult your local waste disposal authority for guidance on how
properly to recycle or dispose of this product.

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Speaker Installation
If using a projector with an acoustically transparent
screen, place the speaker behind the centre of the screen.
Otherwise position it directly above or below the screen,
whichever is closest to ear level. Align the front of the speaker
approximately level with the screen. The speaker is best used
mounted on a rigid shelf or wall bracket or on a rigid oor stand.
If the speaker is to be placed either on a shelf or in a rack shared
with other AV equipment x the 4 self-adhesive pads to the base
of the speaker. They provide a degree of vibration isolation.
Stray magnetic elds
The speaker drive units create stray magnetic elds that extend
beyond the boundaries of the cabinet. We recommend you keep
magnetically sensitive articles (CRT television and computer
screens, computer discs, audio and video tapes, swipe cards and
the like) at least 0.5m from the speaker. LCD, OLED and plasma
screens are not affected by magnetic elds.
2. Positioning
0.5m – 1m 0.5m – 1m

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Contents
ENGLISH 4
1. Unpacking 4
2. Positioning 5
3. Connections 7
4. Fine Tuning 8
5. Running In 9
6. Aftercare 9
Ensure that the positive terminals on the speaker (marked + and
coloured red) are connected to the positive output terminal on the
amplier and the negative terminals on the speaker (marked – and
coloured black) are connected to the negative output terminal on
the amplier. Incorrect connection can result in poor imaging and
loss of bass.
Ask your dealer for advice when selecting speaker cable.
All connections should be made with the audio equipment
switched off.
There are 2 linked pairs of terminals on the back of the speaker.
For conventional connection (above left), the terminal links
should remain in place (as delivered) and just one pair of
terminals connected to the amplier. For bi-wire connections
or bi-amplication (above right), the terminal links should be
removed and each pair of terminals connected to the amplier
or ampliers independently. Bi-wiring can improve the resolution
of low-level detail.
3. Connections

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Before ne tuning, make sure that all the connections in the
installation are correct and secure.
Moving the speakers further from the walls will generally reduce
the volume of bass. Space behind the speakers will also help
to create an aural impression of depth. Conversely, moving the
speakers closer to the walls will increase the volume of bass.
If you want to reduce the volume of bass without moving the
speakers further from the wall, t the foam plugs or, for less
severe bass reduction, the foam rings in the port tubes (above).
If the bass seems uneven with frequency this will most probably
be a consequence of the acoustic properties of your listening
room. Even small changes in the position of the speakers
or listening position can have a signicant effect on sonic
performance, especially at low frequencies. Try moving your
listening position or locating your speakers along a different
wall if possible.
If no alternatives exist, you can adjust your loudspeakers’
low-frequency performance using the supplied foam bungs.
The bungs are a two-piece part, allowing for a degree of
ne-tuning using either the outer, larger-diameter piece in
isolation or the two parts together. Using solely the outer,
larger-diameter foam bung will deliver less bass attenuation
than the complete bung assembly.
4. Fine Tuning

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The cabinet surfaces will usually only require dusting. If you wish
to use an aerosol or other cleaner, apply the cleaner onto the
cloth, not directly onto the product and test a small area rst,
as some cleaning products may damage some of the surfaces.
Avoid products that are abrasive, or contain acid, alkali or
antibacterial agents. Marks on the paint surface may be removed
with a dilute perfume-free soap solution. Remove any remaining
streak marks by spraying with a proprietary glass cleaner and
lightly wiping dry with a microbre cloth. Do not use cleaning
agents on the drive units and avoid touching them as damage
may result.
The performance of the speaker will change subtly during the
initial listening period. If the speaker has been stored in a cold
environment, the damping compounds and suspension materials
of the drive units will take some time to recover their correct
mechanical properties. The drive unit suspensions will also loosen
up during the rst hours of use. The time taken for the speaker to
achieve its intended performance will vary depending on previous
storage conditions and how it is used. As a guide, allow up to
a week for the temperature effects to stabilise and 15 hours of
average use for the mechanical parts to attain their intended
design characteristics.
5. Running In 6. Aftercare