Lyngdorf Audio MH-1 User manual

Owner´s manual
MH-1 Mk II

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
General tips for setting up speakers 4
- Stereo triangle 4
- Damping 4
- Toe-in 5
Connecting 6
- Single-wiring 6
- Bi-wiring 6
Placement 7
Cleaning 7
Specifications 7
Technical Assistance 8
Manual version 30-05-07

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Lyngdorf Audio MH-1 Mk II.
The MH-1 Mk II is an upgraded version of the successful MH-1 which was designed for active speaker
system operation. The new Mk II version can also be used as a passive speaker thanks to its newly de-
veloped crossover.
One of the most open-sounding speakers on the market, this is truly a noble piece of audio art which will
form a perfect partnership with any Lyngdorf Audio amplifier.

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General tips for setting up speakers
Stereo triangle
You can use the stereo triangle as a good rule of thumb when placing your speakers. This means the distance
between the speakers should be the same as the distance from your listening position to both speakers; in
other words an equilateral triangle.
Damping
If your room…
a) doesn’t allow you to get the speakers the required distance from the
back and side walls or…
b) has highly reflective surfaces (i.e. glass windows or bare plastered walls)
or…
c) still doesn’t sound quite right
…we strongly recommend that you ‘damp’ your room’s critical surfaces. This can be done simply by adding
curtains, furniture, bookshelves and so on. A damped surface is almost always preferable to a hard reflective
surface.
Depending on the placement of the speakers, room size, sound reflecting surfaces, furniture, etc, it is entirely
up to you how you fine-adjust the placement, angling and damping. Remember to take your time and use your
ears.

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Toe-in
To achieve optimal sound, try experimenting with ‘toeing in’ the speakers towards the listening position.
This achieves two things:
a) Fine-tuning of the tweeter level, which is more sensitive to reflections than mid- range and bass
output, treble is more directive than midrange and bass frequencies.
b) Secondly you minimize side-wall reflections, thereby reducing colouration of the sound.
Some may not feel a need to toe in the speakers at all, while others may find the best solution is to angle
them towards at the listening position. See what suits you best…
We do not recommend a toe-in position exceeding the angle of the angled front plate.
Have a helper hold a small mirror flat onto the angled surface of the front plate (the
circled area on the illustration below). When you can see yourself in the mirror you
have reached the maximum toe-in angle.

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Connecting
The MH-1 Mk II speaker comes prepared for bi-wiring.
Please note the following two possible setups.
Single-wiring
For single-wire connections, the terminal jumpers should be attached as shown in the illustration.
Bi-wiring
If you’d like to use a bi-wiring arrangement, make sure you remove both the terminal jumpers before you con-
nect up your loudspeaker cables like so…
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Placement
For an optimal listening experience, we recommend you place these speakers a minimum of 2m/6ft from
each other, a minimum of 0.5m/1.5ft from the back wall and at least 1m/3ft from any side walls.
Cleaning
Please use a dust-free cloth to clean the speakers. It is also possible to use a slightly damp cloth for more
stubborn marks.
Under no circumstances should you use any kind of cleaning agent on, or in close proximity to, these
speakers.
Specifications
Product MH-1 Mk II
High frequency driver 1 1/4” ring radiator
Woofer/midrange driver 2 x 6.5”
Crossover frequency 1.8kHz
Frequency response 35 - 60k Hz
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) 92dB
Nominal Impedance 4Ohms
Maximum SPL 118dB
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Technical Assistance
For latest version of this document and ‘Questions and Answers’, please check the ‘Support’ section on
the Lyngdorf Audio website.
If you have any problems with or questions regarding your Lyngdorf Audio product, please contact
your nearest Lyngdorf Audio representative or:
Lyngdorf Audio ApS
Denmark
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.lyngdorf.com
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