KEN KREISEL KK-Q125TFX Quattro TriFX series User manual

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KEN KREISEL Satellite Speaker Systems
OWNER'S MANUAL
KEN KREISEL
QUATTRO TriFX ™ SERIES
SATELLITE SPEAKERS
KK-Q125TFX
TM

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................1
THE QUATTROTriFX™ SURROUND SPEAKER...............................................................................1
SPEAKER HOOK UP ............................................................................................................... 2
WIRING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS ....................................................................................... 3
TriFX™ SURROUND SPEAKER MODE ...................................................................................... 4
DIPOLE SURROUND SPEAKER MODE ...................................................................................... 5
DIRECT RADIATOR ONLY SPEAKER MODE ........................................................................ 6
REMOTE SWITCHING OF SURROUND SPEAKER MODES ...................................................... 7 - 8
PLACEMENT OF THE QUATTRO TFX™ SURROUND SPEAKER.................................................. 9
5.1 ROOM SPEAKER PLACEMENT ................................................................................... 9
7.1, 9.1& 11.1 ROOM SPEAKER PLACEMENT ...................................................................... 9 -12
SATELLITE SPEAKER PLACEMENT & SPEAKER OPTIONS ............................................... 13-19
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................20

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! Your new KEN KREISEL QUATTRO TFX™ surround speakers will give you years of enjoyment
and listening pleasure.
We encourage you to read this owner’s manual, as there is a lot of information provided here to help you get the
optimum performance.
If you have any questions about your speaker system, please contact your KEN KREISEL dealer or
email us at suppor[email protected]. We will be happy to assist you with any questions.
The unsurpassed quality of your KEN KREISEL QUATTRO TFX™ Surround speaker system means that all of the
excitement and emotional involvement of lms and music will be brought to life in your home. Turn down the
lights, and let the experience begin!
THE QUATTRO TriFX™ SURROUND SPEAKER
The QUATTRO TFX™ is an innovative concept in surround channel speaker design, invented by Ken Kreisel.
The QUATTRO TFX™ speaker can operate in three modes: TriFx™, Dipole and Direct Radiator. You can select these
modes by inserting or removing a jumper on the back of the speaker. They can also be switched remotely by
using an external speaker selector box..
In the Dipole mode, the QUATTROTriFX™ radiates sound mostly from its left and right drivers in a gure-of- eight
pattern with an acoustic null toward the front of the speaker.
In the TriFX™ mode the QUATTRO TFX™ features a unique 180 degree sound radiation pattern with DIRECT
FRONT drivers and FIGURE 8 SIDE-FIRING drivers. The TriFX™ mode produces a near perfect 180 degree sound
illumination pattern providing a very large side surround and/or back surround listening sweetspot, while still
maintaining pin point location accuracy of the surround channel information.
It is recommended by Ken Kreisel that most users set the QUATTRO TFX™ to the TriFX™ mode (jumper in), which
provides for the widest possible surround listening sweet spot with pin point location accuracy.
In the Direct Radiator mode, the QUATTRO TFX™ will radiate sound directly from the drivers on the front of the
speaker with virtually no output from the Dipole (side) drivers.
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SPEAKER HOOK-UP
LEFT SURROUND SPEAKER / RIGHT SURROUND SPEAKER
Your QUATTRO TFX™ speakers come in left and right channel versions. Externally, both speakers may appear to
be identical, but in fact it is critical that the correct speaker be used for each channel.
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On the back of the QUATTRO TFX™ speaker is a label with an
arrow printed with the nomenclature, "If this Surround Speaker
is mounted: *On Side Wall, Point Arrow Towards Screen. *On
Back Wall, Point Arrow At Nearest Corner." To correctly install
the speakers, make sure that the arrow printed on each speaker
is oriented properly.
If this Surround Speaker is Mounted:
* On Side Wall, Point Arrow
Towards Screen
* On Back Wall, Point Arrow
At Nearest Corner
KK-Q125TFX (L)
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX (R)
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q125TFX (L)
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX (R)
(Right Surround)
On Side Wall Point
Arrow Towards Screen
On Side Wall Point
Arrow Towards Screen
On Back Wall,
Point Arrow At
Nearest Corner
On Back Wall,
Point Arrow At
Nearest Corner

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WIRING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS
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should be connected to the BLACK ( - ) terminal labeled "2" (See Figure 1a).
Remember, regardless of which mode you operate the QUATTRO TFX™ in, the Ground (-) lead from the surround
ALWAYS be connected to the Negative (-) terminal labeled "2".
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WIRING FOR THE
TriFX™ MODE
(Factory Default)
FIGURE 1a
(Factory Default)
FOR TriFX™
OPERATION:
Jumper must be
between Terminals
3 & 4
LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND

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WIRING FOR THE
TriFX™ MODE
(Factory Default)
TriFX™ Mode
To operate in the TriFX™ mode, the jumper between the terminals labeled "3" and "4" must be in place
(See Figure 1b). Please note that the speaker by Factory Default is in the TriFX™ mode.
FIGURE 1b
(Factory Default)
FOR TriFX™
OPERATION:
Jumper must be
between Terminals
3 & 4
LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND

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Dipole Mode
To operate the speaker in the Dipole mode, the jumper between the terminals labeled "3" and "4" must be
removed. Do not throw away or lose this jumper. See Figure 2.
IMPORTANT:
The sensitivity of the Quattro TFX™ speaker is slightly higher in the TriFX™ mode, opposed to the Dipole
mode. For critical listening, when switching from one mode to another, you should re-calibrate the
level of the surround channels.
FIGURE 2
WIRING FOR DIPOLE
OPERATION
Remove the Jumper
between Terminals 3 and 4.
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For TriFX
OPERATION
Install jumper
between terminals
3 and 4
For Dipole
OPERATION
Remove jumper
between terminals
3 and 4
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Direct Front
Input
(see manual)
Other Options
(see manual)
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by InterSource
FOR DIPOLE
OPERATION:
Remove jumper
between
terminals
3 & 4
LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND

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DIRECT RADIATOR ONLY MODE
To operate in the the Direct Radiator mode, remove the jumper between terminals 3 & 4. Next connect the Positive
(+) lead from the surround channel on your amplier or receiver to the RED (+) terminal labeled "3", and the
Negative (-) lead from the same surround channel on the amplier or receiver to the BLACK (-) terminal labeled
"2". Use no jumper (See Figure 3).
Remember, regardless of which mode you operate the QUATTRO TFX™ in, the Ground (-) lead from the surround
channel on your amplier or receiver must ALWAYS be connected to the Negative (-) terminal labeled "2".
FIGURE 3
DIRECT
RADIATOR MODE:
Jumper must be
removed between
Terminals
3 & 4
LEFT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND
WIRING FOR DIRECT
RADIATOR ONLY
MODE
Remove the Jumper
between Terminals 3 and 4.

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REMOTE SWITCHING OF SURROUND SPEAKER MODES
If you want to be able to switch between theTriFX™ mode and the Dipole mode, you can do so by using a speaker
selector box. The specic instructions will vary according to the particular speaker selector box you are using
and so this section is intended to be general in nature.
First of all make sure that the Positive ( + ) lead from the surround channel amplier or receiver is connected to
the RED ( + ) terminal labeled "1", and the Negative ( - ) lead from the same surround channel on the amplier
or receiver is connected to the BLACK ( - ) terminal labeled "2"
In order to be able to switch between the Dipole mode and the TriFX™ mode connect the Positive (+) lead from
the speaker selector's INPUT to the RED (+) terminal labeled "3". Next connect a separate lead from one of the
Positive (+) OUTPUTS on the speaker selector to terminal "4" (See Figure 4).
FIGURE 4
Amplifier or Receiver
Speaker Selector Box
Output B Output A Input

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REMOTE SWITCHING OF SURROUND SPEAKER MODES....continued
To operate in the Dipole mode turn OFF or disengage the OUTPUT switch on the selector box that is connected
to terminal "4" on the speaker.
To operate in the Tri FX™ mode turn ON or engage the OUTPUT switch on the selector box that is connected to
terminal "4" on the speaker.
CAUTION: TheNegative(-)outputleadfromthesurroundchannelonyouramplierorrecievershouldALWAYS
be connected to the BLACK Negative (-) Terminal "2" on the speaker.
NEVER connect this lead to Terminals 1,3,or 4 on the speaker, as this will short the output of your amplier or
receiver and may damage the unit.

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PLACEMENT OF THE QUATTRO TFX™ SURROUND SPEAKER
Your QUATTRO TFX™ speakers are designed to be used as surround side and/or surround back channel speakers.
Your KEN KREISEL TFX™ Surround speakers can be installed in a variety of ways.They can be placed on tall stands;
shelves or bookcases; or more permanently mounted using a variety of wall mounts or ceiling mounts.
The TFX's great exibility makes it very forgiving when it comes to room placement that is less than optimum.
The speakers can either be mounted on the side walls or rear walls of a room relative to the listening position.
Please keep in mind that the QUATTRO TFX™ speakers are designed with a 7.5° angled front bae to better focus
the sound radiating from it to the listening position. In order to obtain optimum performance the QUATTRO
TFX™ should be placed or mounted so that the four tweeters are on the bottom with the 5.25"driver on top as
illustrated in Figure 5.
5.1 ROOM SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Generally in a 5.1 system, the QUATTRO TFX™ Surround speakers should be located at an angle of 7.5° on the
side walls of the room, to the immediate Left & Right sides of the listening position. (see Figure 5 a/b & Chart A)
7.1, 9.1 & 11.1 SPEAKER PLACEMENT
In a 7.1, 9.1 or 11.1 system all the QUATTRO TFX™ Surround speakers should be located at an angle of 7.5° above
ear level. The rst pair of surround speakers should be on the side walls of the room to the immediate Left &
Right sides of the listening position. (see Figure 5 a/b & Chart A)
a. SPEAKER POSITION RELATIVE TO SEATING
In a 5.1 System, the speakers should be located on the side walls adjacent to the seating position. If there is one
row of seats, the speakers should be located directly to the left and to the right of this row of seats. See Figure
6. If there are multiple rows of seats, then the speakers should be located directly to the left and right of the
geometric center of the listening area. See Figure 7.
If the speakers cannot be located directly to the sides of the seating area, it is better for them to be towards the
back of the room, behind the listening position, rather than in the front of the room.
b. SPEAKER PLACEMENT RELATIVE TO LISTENERS EARS
Optimally the TFX surround speakers should be located above the primary listener's ears at an angle of 7.5°.
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c. USE OF MULTIPLE PAIRS OF SURROUNDS in:
5.1, 7.1, 9.1 & 11.1 SYSTEMS
Some listeners prefer multiple pairs of surround speakers. In very large rooms, this may even be necessary.
Multiple surround speakers can make a dramatic improvement by providing a broader and deeper immersive
surround eect eld, silimar to the sound experiences at a public movie theater (See Figure 8). When using two
pairs of TriFX surround speakers, make sure that the speakers on the back wall have their arrows pointed at
the nearest corner
Note:Under idealconditions,the backsurroundspeakersshouldbelocatedwith theidenticalspacing inbetween them
as the front Left and Right speakers See Figure 8. In some listening situations, this may not be possible. Experiment
with various locations within your listening situation to locate the optimum location for the back surround speakers.

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CHART A
FIGURE 5b
7.5
°
Distance “A”
(Wall to ear distance)
Distance “B”
(Ear Level to Speaker)
(Wall)
(Wall)
FIGURE 5a
KK-Q125TFX (L)
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX (R)
(Right Surround)
Distance “A”
(Wall to ear distance)Distance “A”
(Wall to ear distance)
Distance “A” - From Listening Position To Side Wall - in Feet
3’ 4’ 5’ 6’ 7’ 8’ 9’ 10’ 11’ 12’ 13’ 14’ 15’ 16’ 17’ 18’ 19’ 20’
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
4.7” 6.3” 7.9” 9.5” 11” 12.6” 14.2” 15.8” 17.4” 19.0” 20.5” 22.1” 23.7” 25.3” 26.9” 28.4” 30.0” 31.6”
Distance “B” - Vertical Measurement That Speaker
Should Be Mounted Above Ear Level - in Inches
FIGURE 6
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
KK-Q125RC
(Right / Center)
KK-Q125LC
(Left /Center)
KK-Q125C
(Center)
KK-Q125TFX (L)
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX (R)
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125 TFX and Derivatives
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
(Single Row Seating)

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FIGURE 7
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
KK-Q125RC
(Right / Center)
KK-Q125LC
(Left /Center)
KK-Q125C
(Center)
KK-Q125TFX (L)
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX (R)
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q125TFX (L)
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX (R)
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125 TFX and Derivatives
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
(Multiple Row Seating with 4 Surround Speakers)

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FIGURE 8
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
KK-Q125RC
(Right / Center)
KK-Q125LC
(Left /Center)
KK-Q125C
(Center)
KK-Q125TFX (L)
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX (R)
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q125TFX (L)
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX (R)
(Right Surround)
TFX and Derivatives
KK-Q125 SPEAKER PLACEMENT
(Use of 4 TFX™ Surround Speakers)

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11.1 SYSTEM - Option A
KK-QFHR
(Right Height)
KK-QFHL
(Left Height)
KK-Q85LC
(Left / Wide) KK-Q85RC (Right - Wide)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q85RC
(Right)
KK-Q85LC
(Left)
KK-Q125C
(Center)
KK-QFHR
(Right Height)
KK-QFHL
(Left Height)
KK-Q125LC
(Left / Wide) KK-Q125R (Right / Wide)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KEN KREISEL QUATTRO SERIES
SATELLITE SPEAKER PLACEMENT &
SPEAKER OPTIONS
KK-Q125RC
(Right)
KK-Q125LC
(Left) KK-Q125C
(Center)
11.1 SYSTEM - Option B
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)

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KEN KREISEL QUATTRO SERIES
SATELLITE SPEAKER PLACEMENT &
SPEAKER OPTIONS
KK-QFHR
(Right Height)
KK-QFHL
(Left Height)
KK-Q85LC
(Left / Wide) KK-Q85RC (Right / Wide)
KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q85RC
(Right)
KK-Q85LC
(Left)
KK-Q85 LC/RC
(Center)
11.1 SYSTEM - Option C
9.1 SYSTEM - Option D
KK-Q125LC
(Left / Wide) KK-Q125RC (Right / Wide)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q125RC
(Right)
KK-Q125LC
(Left) KK-Q125C
(Center)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround)

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KEN KREISEL QUATTRO SERIES
SATELLITE SPEAKER PLACEMENT &
SPEAKER OPTIONS
KK-Q125LC
(Left / Wide) KK-Q125R (Right / Wide)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q85RC
(Right)
KK-Q85LC
(Left) KK-Q125C
(Center)
9.1 FRONT WIDE SYSTEM - Option E
KK-Q85LC
(Left / Wide) KK-Q85RC (Right / Wide)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q85RC
(Right)
KK-Q85LC
(Left)
KK-Q85 LC/RC
(Center)
9.1 FRONT WIDE SYSTEM - Option F
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)

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KEN KREISEL QUATTRO SERIES
SATELLITE SPEAKER PLACEMENT &
SPEAKER OPTIONS
9.1 FRONT HEIGHT SYSTEM - Option G
KK-QFHR
(Right Height)
KK-QFHL
(Left Height)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q125RC
(Right)
KK-Q125LC
(Left) KK-Q125C
(Center)
9.1 FRONT HEIGHT SYSTEM - Option H
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q85RC
(Right)
KK-Q85LC
(Left) KK-Q125C
(Center)
KK-QFHR
(Right Height)
KK-QFHL
(Left Height)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)

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KEN KREISEL QUATTRO SERIES
SATELLITE SPEAKER PLACEMENT &
SPEAKER OPTIONS
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q85RC
(Right)
KK-Q85LC
(Left)
KK-Q85 LC/RC
(Center)
KK-QFHR
(Right Height)
KK-QFHL
(Left Height)
9.1 FRONT HEIGHT SYSTEM - Option I
7.1 SYSTEM - Option J
KK-Q125LC
(Left) KK-Q125RC (Right)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q125C
(Center)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)

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KEN KREISEL QUATTRO SERIES
SATELLITE SPEAKER PLACEMENT &
SPEAKER OPTIONS
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q85RC
(Right)
KK-Q85LC
(Left) KK-Q125C
(Center)
7.1 SYSTEM - Option K
7.1 SYSTEM - Option L
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround)
KK-Q125TFX L
(Left Surround Back) KK-Q125TFX R
(Right Surround Back)
KK-Q85RC
(Right)
KK-Q85LC
(Left)
KK-Q85 LC/RC
(Center)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)
DXD-12012
or DXD-808
(Subwoofer)