KLH ALBANY User manual

BOOKSHELF
LOUDSPEAKERS
ALBANY AMES
MANUAL

WELCOME!
Thank you for purchasing one of the best sounding loudspeakers
ever produced. At KLH, we have been making high-quality com-
ponents since 1957, and we take pride in making your music and
movies the best experience possible.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions!
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other heat producing appliances
9. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. DO NOT expose to excess moisture or liquids, and do not
place containers with liquids on top of speakers.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an-
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
EU COMP LIANCE INFORMAT ION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC; European Union Restriction of Hazard-
ous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EC; European
Union WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.
KLH and the KLH logo are registered trademarks of Kelley Global
Brands Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
WEEE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European
Union (EU) and Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that
this product should not be disposed of with household
waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to
enable recovery and recycling.
UNPACKING
Place package on the floor or table top with the box flaps up.
Cut the tape with a utility knife to open the package. Fold the
carton flaps back and carefully slide the speaker and packaging
from the box, or turn the box over with flaps open and remove the
box. Stand the speaker and packing upright, making sure the speaker
is right side up, and remove the packing material.
C A UTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this
equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
C A UTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this
equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
C A UTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this
equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

ROOM POSITION
Placement of your monitor speakers is a personal preference, but
it is recommended that speakers be placed at least 6 feet apart
whether they are being used for a stereo application, or as the
main left and right channels for a home theater. For best imaging
and separation, listening distance from the speakers should be
about 1.5 times the distance the speakers are apart from
each other.
Example: If the distance between each speaker and the listening
position is 9 feet, then the speakers should be 6 feet apart from
one another.
Also be sure that speakers are placed at least 12 inches away from
any wall. Further adjustments can be made to optimize your
listening experience.
Monitor loudspeakers should be placed on stands or on book-
shelves, prefeably at ear level with listeners. These KLH monitors
may also be used as surround speakers if desired.
CONNECTING YOUR MONITORS
Both monitors have the same quality nickel-plated binding posts
(the Ames monitor has single posts only and cannot be bi-amped)
that will accomodate stripped wire, spade connectors or banana
plugs. Be sure to use quality speaker cables, up to 12 gauge (AWG).
The lowest gauge possible is recommended. Before using banana
plugs, be sure to remove the black and red inserts on the binding
posts. The straps connecting the binding posts should remain in
place for conventional wiring, but may be removed where bi-wir-
ing is preferred (Albany only). See the following diagrams in the
AMPLIFICATION section for further instruction.
AMPLIFICATION
Conventional amplification involves a single stereo amplifier
wired to a single set of binding posts with straps connecting the
second set of posts as seen in diagram above.
Simply attach the positive wire + to the red post, and the
negative wire – to the black post.
BI-AMPLIFICATION
This connection method (see diagram above) uses two separate
two channel amplifiers to power one set of speakers. One stereo
amplifier connects to one speaker, and the other identical amplifier
powers the second speaker. This is referred to as bi-amplification.
Be sure to remove the terminal straps before using the bi-ampli-
fication method. Connect positive + and negative – cables from
the amplifier to the top terminals, and make sure the connection
is tight. Connect the second set of cables (positive and negative)
to the bottom terminals and tighten. Repeat these same steps
using the second amplifier to connect to the second terminals.
LEFT
SUB
RIGHT
CENTER
SURROUND
LEFT
SURROUND
RIGHT
ALBANY
AMES
WARRANTY
Our 10-year parts warranty begins from purchase date of
the item (invoice date). For warranty/service issues, please
contact your place of purchase. Please keep your original
receipt. The warranty covers any production and material
defects of product. Warranty registration may be complet-
ed at klhaudio.com/warranty
The following is NOT COVERED by the warranty:
1. Accidents, misuse, poor maintenance, electrical overloads
such as lightning or voltage.
2. Repair must be performed by an authorized KLH dealer
or service center3. Incorrect installation of product.
4. Altered serial number.
5. Transportation costs for service call.
6. Purchase of KLH products from unauthorized reseller.
Replacement item cannot exceed the cost of the item
under warranty. The supplier is responsible for only repair
or replacement.

984 Logan Street, Suite 301
Noblesville, IN 46060
klhaudio.com
Albany Bookshelf Speaker
Frequency response 35Hz-23kHz.+/-3dB
Sensitivity 92dB.
Power handling 200 watts.
Components 1 x 5.25” Woven Kevlar bass drivers, and 1 high performance 1”
Anodized Aluminum tweeter
Finishes Walnut Wood Veneer or Black Oak Wood Veneer
Impedance 8Ω
Crossover point 2.4kHz.
Dimensions: 13” x 6.5” x 9.5” (H x W x D)
Weight: 11.24 lbs.
Ames Bookshelf Speaker
Frequency response 60Hz-23kHz+/-3dB.
Sensitivity 87.5dB.
Power handling 150 watts.
Components 1 x 4” Woven Kevlar bass driver and 1 high performance 1”
Anodized Aluminum tweeter
Finishes Satin White or Satin Black
Impedance 8Ω.
Crossover point 2kHz.
Dimensions: 7.5” x 4.75” x 6” (H x W x D).
Weight: 5 lbs.
SPECIFICATIONS