Klipsch CP-4 User manual

CP SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL

RECOMMENDED RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER POWER TO USE WITH KLIPSCH CP SPEAKERS
A speaker can be damaged just as easily with too little power as
with too much power. A general rule is when you raise the volume
level on a receiver/amplifier past the “one half” (or “12 o’clock”
position with a marked volume knob), that receiver/amplifier is now
starting to work beyond its capabilities, sending harmful distortion
that can damage any speaker, no matter how many watts that
speaker is rated to accept. This is true for any speaker and receiver/
amplifier combination. The recommended wattage to use on your
new Klipsch CP speaker depends on which one you have you have:
CP-4: up to 50 watts continuous (for an extended period of time);
200 watt “peaks” (very short bursts/surges)
CP-6: up to 75 watts continuous (for an extended period of time);
300 watt “peaks” (very short bursts/surges)
HOOKING SPEAKERS UP TO AN AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER
When connecting speakers to an amplifier/receiver, always
make sure speaker polarity is correct and the best sound is
obtained by connecting amp/receiver positive (+) to speaker
positive (+) and amp/receiver negative (-) to speaker negative
(-). The CP speaker terminals are designed to accept up to 16
gauge wire.
One pair of Klipsch CP Series speakers, 8 Ohms, can connect to
the left/right speaker terminals of any 8 Ohm rated amplifier/
receiver as shown:
+
-
+
-
+
-+
-+
-
+
-
ONE PAIR TO
8ΩCAPABLE
AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channel Left Channel
+
-+
-+
-
+
-
PARALLEL WIRING TWO PAIRS TO
4ΩCAPABLE AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channels Left Channels
+
-
+
-+ -+
-+
-
+
-
SERIES WIRING TWO PAIRS TO
16ΩCAPABLE AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channels Left Channels
R
+
L
+
_
_
R
+
L
+
_
_
SPK A SPK B
Amp/Receiver Rear Amp/Receiver Front
SPK A SPK B

IF YOU WISH TO USE TWO PAIRS OF KLIPSCH CP
SERIES SPEAKERS ON ONE AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER
WE RECOMMEND ONE OF TWO METHODS:
Method 1 (Preferred): IF your amp/receiver has both A
and B speaker terminals, connect one pair to A and one
to B. Depending on your amp/receiver’s capability you
can then either play Speaker pairs A and B together or
separately or Speaker pair A OR Speaker pair B only.
Method 2: IF YOUR AMP/RECEIVER IS RATED TO 4
OHMS OR LESS make a parallel wire connection as shown
from the amp/receiver’s right and left speaker terminals.
Your amp/receiver may output more power to the
speakers this way (check amp/receiver specifications).
OTHER POSSIBLE SPEAKER CONNECTION OPTIONS:
Series Wiring of Two Pairs to one Amp/Receiver: Instead
of a parallel connection using a series connection as
shown has the amp/receiver work at 16 Ohms but this cuts
the power going to each of the speakers usually in half.
If you are using a surround (7/9/11 channel) receiver
that receiver MIGHT allow connection of an additional
pair of speakers to unused surround channels for use in a
different listening area or may have a “Zone 2” capability
to connect those speakers (check your receiver manual)
Using an outboard speaker switcher:
Several types of
available selector boxes allow hookup of multiple pairs
of speakers to one amplifier/receiver and allow switching
between them. Some models allow simultaneous play of two
pairs of speakers. (see your audio dealer for availability).
+
-
+
-
+
-+
-+
-
+
-
ONE PAIR TO
8ΩCAPABLE
AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channel Left Channel
+
-+
-+
-
+
-
PARALLEL WIRING TWO PAIRS TO
4ΩCAPABLE AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channels Left Channels
+
-
+
-+ -+
-+
-
+
-
SERIES WIRING TWO PAIRS TO
16ΩCAPABLE AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channels Left Channels
R
+
L
+
_
_
R
+
L
+
_
_
SPK A SPK B
Amp/Receiver Rear Amp/Receiver Front
SPK A SPK B
HOOKING SPEAKERS UP TO AN AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER (CONTINUED)
+
-
+
-
+
-+
-+
-
+
-
ONE PAIR TO
8ΩCAPABLE
AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channel Left Channel
+
-+
-+
-
+
-
PARALLEL WIRING TWO PAIRS TO
4ΩCAPABLE AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channels Left Channels
+
-
+
-+ -+
-+
-
+
-
SERIES WIRING TWO PAIRS TO
16ΩCAPABLE AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channels Left Channels
R
+
L
+
_
_
R
+
L
+
_
_
SPK A SPK B
Amp/Receiver Rear Amp/Receiver Front
SPK A SPK B
+
-
+
-
+
-+
-+
-
+
-
ONE PAIR TO
8ΩCAPABLE
AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channel Left Channel
+
-+
-+
-
+
-
PARALLEL WIRING TWO PAIRS TO
4ΩCAPABLE AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channels Left Channels
+
-
+
-+ -+
-+
-
+
-
SERIES WIRING TWO PAIRS TO
16ΩCAPABLE AMP/RECEIVER
Right Channels Left Channels
R
+
L
+
_
_
R
+
L
+
_
_
SPK A SPK B
Amp/Receiver Rear Amp/Receiver Front
SPK A SPK B
METHOD 2
METHOD 1
SERIES WIRING OF TWO PAIRS
TO ONE AMP/RECEIVER

SUGGESTED SPEAKER PLACEMENT
X
XX
House Mount Speakers horizontal
under roof eaves and point
down towards deck
Speakers disperse sound 90°
to cover whole deck evenly
STEREO ROOM PLACEMENT EXAMPLE AS SURROUND SPEAKERS ROOM PLACEMENT EXAMPLE
Speakers same distance apart(X) as their
distance to main listening positition
5.1 surrond: 2 side speakers
7.1 surround: 2 side/2 rear speakers
(all speaker 5-6’ (1.5 - 2m) above floor)

X
XX
House Mount Speakers horizontal
under roof eaves and point
down towards deck
Speakers disperse sound 90°
to cover whole deck evenly
SUGGESTED SPEAKER PLACEMENT (CONTINUED)
If speakers are covering a very
large listening area (i.e. large
patio/deck) you may be able
to send a mono signal (L+R
channel) to both speakers so
that all listeners hear everything
even if far from one speaker. See
amplifier/receiver manual to see if
it allows this.
(It is recommended when mounting CP
speakers outdoors to shield them from
direct rain, etc. by mounting under eaves
or another type of cover.)
Other Mounting/Placement Tips:
• Mounting a speaker in a corner or wall/ceiling
c o r n e r w i l l i n c r e a s e i t s b a s s r e s p o n s e a n d l o u d n e s s
make sure a speaker is not mounted/placed where an
obstruction is in front of it that blocks sound
• Aiming a speaker at the main listening area reduces
reflections from walls/ceilings and improves sound quality
• When covering a large area such as a deck or patio, you
can send a mono signal (left + right channel) if your amp/
receiver allows through each speaker instead of stereo so
if listeners are spread out they hear all of the music.

WHAT’S INSIDE
Speakers (x2) Brackets (x2) Grills (x2) Bracket Retaining
Screws (x4)
Mounting Template Grill Remover Tool
Mount Wall Bracket Template for CP-4/4T
MAKE SURE TEMPLATE IS LEVEL BEFORE DRILLING PILOT HOLES!
Horizontal Pilot Hole
Vertical
Pilot Hole
Vertical
Pilot Hole
Horizontal Pilot Hole
MAKE SURE TEMPLATE IS LEVEL
BEFORE DRILLING PILOT HOLES!
To mount speaker HORIZONTALLYUP in ceiling/wall corner putting bracket on wall
put THIS SIDE on wall flush against ceiling and mark horizontal pilot holes
To mount speaker vertically in corner PUTTING
BRACKET ON LEFT WALL against corner put THIS SIDE
flush in corner on left wall and mark vertical pilot holes
To mount speaker vertically in corner PUTTING
BRACKET ON RIGHT WALL against corner put
THIS SIDE flush in corner on left wall and mark
vertical pilot holes
CP SERIES
Thank you for your purchase of the Klipsch CP Series speakers!
They are designed to both withstand the rigors of outdoor use
while also complimenting any indoor décor as either a stereo pair
or surround speakers in a home Theater system. The included,
unique wall bracket provides for easy horizontal or vertical wall-
mounting and even allows for a tight mounting tucked into a corner
for a highly aesthetic look that also adds bass output. Shelf or
table placement is an added option. The exclusive Klipsch 90°x
90° Tractrix® Horn not only provides controlled coverage, reducing
reflected sound which harms overall sound quality, but also gives
you more sound output from the same amount of power input
compared to other designs. The long-throw woofers are combined
with front-firing ports for tight, musical bass no matter how they
are mounted or placed.

SPEAKER DIMENSIONS WITH/WITHOUT INCLUDED BRACKETS
CP-4 CP-6
If wall mounting speakers, run speaker wire behind wall to mounting spots (if desired)
If wall-mounting with brackets you will also need:
a) A level
b) A pencil
c) A Philips screwdriver (#2 size)
d) Two #10 or #12 2.5-3 inch (4-5cm) Pan Head Screws for mounting into wall stud OR
minimum 10 lb. (5 kg) Wall Anchors for mounting if stud unavailable
BEFORE SPEAKER INSTALLATION/CONNECTION
5.5”
(14.0cm)
8.8”
(22.4cm) 7.2”
(18.3cm)
5.5”
(14.0cm)
4.7”
(11.9cm)
7.0 ”
(17.8cm)
11.0”
(27.9cm)
9.4”
(23.9cm)
6.9”
(17.5cm)
6.1”
(15.5cm)

STEP 1
OR
Choose speaker location and run speaker wire to location. Use included template
and a level to mark bracket hole locations where speaker will be mounted.
Typical Wall-Mounting With Included Bracket (Level not included)
If Wall/Wall Corner or Ceiling/Wall Corner Mounting With Included Bracket
V
V
H H
V
V
H H
V
V
H H
V
V
H H
V
V
H H
V
V
H H
V
V
H H
V
V
H H
OR

STEP 2
Remove rubber terminal cover on speaker front and push speaker wire through
middle channel on speaker back until pushed through speaker front where cover was.
Terminal Cover
Speaker Wire Channel
Speaker
Wires
OR

STEP 2 (CONTINUED)
IF USING SUPPLIED BRACKET
A. Run speaker wire through hole in bracket back and attach wall
bracket to wall
B. Slide speaker partially onto bracket arms and channel wire
from back to front
C. To keep speaker on bracket while adjusting use Phillips head
screwdriver and partially screw in front top/bottom bracket
screws (2-3 revolutions) then gently pull out speaker to detente
position 3/4ths of way on bracket.
D. WITH SPEAKER STILL PULLED OUT TO FIRST “STOP”
POSITION ON BRACKET adjust speaker to desired angle on wall.
Speaker
Wires
OR
A. B.
C. D.
Speaker
Wires
OR
Speaker
Wires
OR
Speaker
Wires
OR
Use #10-#12, 2.5-3 INCH
Pan Head Screws