MK Sound S-1C User manual

Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation
10391 Jefferson Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232 USA
[phone] FAX [phone]
© 1995 MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORP.
S-100B S-1C
S-90 S-80
SX-7
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1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................3
2. PLACEMENT OF YOUR SATELLITE SPEAKERS.............................................................3
3. S-100B SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE.............................................................................3
HOOK-UP...........................................................................................................................4
VARIATIONS OF SOUND........................................................................................................4
4. S-90 SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE.................................................................................6
HOOK-UP............................................................................................................................6
VARIATIONS OF SOUND........................................................................................................6
5. S-80 SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE.................................................................................8
HOOK-UP............................................................................................................................8
VARIATIONS OF SOUND........................................................................................................8
6. S-1C SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE................................................................................10
HOOK-UP...........................................................................................................................10
VARIATIONS OF SOUND.......................................................................................................10
7. OPTIMIZING SPEAKER PLACEMENT.............................................................................13
8. HOME THEATRE USAGE..................................................................................................15
9. SATELLITE/SUBWOOFER PHASING TEST....................................................................17
10. SPEAKER DAMAGE & HOW TO AVOID IT.......................................................................18
11. BI - AMPLIFICATION WITH M&K HIGH-PASS FILTERS..................................................18
12. IF YOU NEED SERVICE.....................................................................................................18
13. CABINET MAINTENANCE................................................................................................19
14. SELECTING THE RIGHT OMNIMOUNT®BRACKET.......................................................19
15. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................19
DIAGRAMS
FIGURE 1 WIRING WITH THE S-100B...................................................................................5
FIGURE 2 WIRING WITH THE S-90........................................................................................7
FIGURE 3 WIRING WITH THE S-80........................................................................................9
FIGURE 4 WIRINGWITHTHES-1C.......................................................................................11
FIGURE 5 BI-WIRINGWITHTHES-1C.....................................................................................13
FIGURE 6 SEPARATION BETWEEN SPEAKERS..............................................................14
FIGURE 7 SELECTING THE RIGHT OMNIMOUNT®BRACKET...........................................20
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! Your new M&K Satellite speaker system will give you years of unmatched enjoyment and
excitement while listening to your favorite musical and audio/video sources.
We encourage you to read this owner’s manual, as there is a great deal of information provided here to help you
achieve the best possible performance.
If you have any questions about your speaker system, please contact your M&K dealer or call the M&K factory
directly at [phone], from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. We will be happy to help
you with any question, no matter how simple or complex it may be.
This manual gives you basic hook-up instructions first, followed by more detailed technical, installation, and
service information. For specific hook-up and usage information, please find the section that refers to your Satellite
model. For the S-100B, see page 3; for the S-90; page 6, for the S-80; page 8; and for the S-1C, page 10.
2. PLACEMENT OF YOUR SATELLITE SPEAKERS
Your M&K Satellites can be installed in a wide variety of locations. Their compact size gives you great flexibility
in installation. They can be placed on stands, shelves, or bookcases, or more permanently mounted using brackets,
direct attachment to a wall, or a ceiling suspension system.
If you do wish to mount your Satellites permanently using wood screws, their cabinet thickness is 3/4". Be sure
to use hardware shorter than 3/4" in length to avoid making a hole in the sealed cabinet that would adversely affect its
sound quality.
YoucanplacetheSatellitesvirtuallyanywhereintheroom,butcertainlocationsarebetterthanothers. Ingeneral,
locate them away from obstructions that would interfere with the direct path from the speakers to your ears (such as
walls,furniture,lighting,plants, etc.). Theywill soundbetter whenthey arearound earheight, orwhen angledtowards
your favorite listening location. In general, they sound best when they are not sitting directly on the floor.
M&K speaker stands are designed to set M&K Satellite speakers at the right height for the average person and
chair,andtheyalso allowyoutousespiked feetandtoaddmass tothestandto improvetheSatellites'sound(by filling
the stand upright with sand or buckshot, etc.). Your M&K dealer has more information on these stands.
The S-100B, S-90, andS-80s can beused with OmniMount®Systemsbrackets, without theuse of woodscrews,
because their cabinets have integral threaded hardware in patterns for OmniMount®brackets. These brackets offer
tremendousflexibilityforinstallationinawidevarietyofenvironments. Formoreinformation,seeSection14(page19),
or contact OmniMount®at [phone].
For more detailed information on placement of your speakers, see Section 7 (page 13).
SPECIAL NOTE - TV SHIELDED SATELLITE SPEAKERS
If you place your Satellite speakers close to a television set (about 2 feet), the speaker magnets may cause
distortion of the television's picture. For these applications, M&K makes special TV Shielded versions of the S-100B,
S-90, and S-80. The S-1C is made only in a shielded version. Shielded Satellites are identified by markings on the
shipping carton and by a label on the back panel of the speaker. Unless your Satellites are Shielded, allow 2 - 3 feet
of clearance around any television.
If you do own a pair of Shielded Satellites, please note that in some installations, a small amount of residual
magnetism may cause a slight geometric or color distortion of the picture on your television set. If you do get this
distortion, try moving the Satellite speaker slightly until the problem disappears. If you have difficulty solving any
magnetic problems, please contact the M&K factory.
3. S-100B SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE
The sound quality that you get from your Satellites can be affected by the type of speaker wire that you use to
connect them. While it is possible to use speaker wire as thin as 22 gauge to hook your Satellites up, we recommend
using the largest diameter wire that you can. This means a minimum of 18 gauge wire. Over 10 feet, you should use
16 gauge, and for more than 30 feet, we recommend using 14 gauge or heavier. The smaller the number, the thicker
the wire.

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There are a very wide variety of premium speaker cables available from a number of specialist manufacturers.
We do not endorse any specific brand of premium cable, but we do recommend using as high quality a cable as fits
your budget. Using better quality cables will improve the sound of your Satellites.
M&KSatellitesarenot designedforbi-wiring. Donotuse thefourinputterminalsto bi-wireyourSatellites,as this
maydamageyouramplifierandspeakers. Ifyouwishtobi-amplifyyourSatellitesincombinationwithanM&KPowered
Subwoofer, see Section 11 (page 18) for more details.
S-100B HOOKUP
There is one set of terminals on the backplate, one Red terminal and one Black terminal. Connect the Positive
(+) lead from your amplifier or receiver to the RED (+) INPUT terminal, and the Negative (-) lead from your amplifier
or receiver to the BLACK (-) INPUT terminal. See Figure 1 (page 5).
S-100B VARIATIONS OF SOUND
Your M&K Satellites reproduce sound with exceptional transient accuracy and a very wide dynamic range.
Because of these qualities, they give outstanding results with any high quality amplifier or receiver in virtually any
listening environment.
However, getting the best tonal balance in any given room involves many variables. Therefore, your S-100B
Satellites allow you to alter their tonal balance in order to get the ideal sound quality at your favorite listening location
(where it counts!), through the use of two three-position switches.
Thebest way to find theideal setting for these switchesis tolisten to somefamiliar musicwith the switchesin the
NORMAL position, and then listen to how the sound changes as you set the switches to the other positions.
Ifyoufindthesoundtobetoobrightorharsh-sounding,trytheTREBLECONTOURswitchinthe MIDTWEETER
orLOWTWEETERposition. YoucanalsotrysettingtheMIDRANGECONTOURswitchtoMIDorLOWEFFICIENCY.
If the sound lacks brilliance or sounds bass-heavy, set the TREBLE CONTOUR switch to HIGH TWEETER or set the
MIDRANGE CONTOUR switch to MID EFFICIENCY or NORMAL.
It is not possible to tell in advance which settings will produce the ideal response (which is a flat frequency
response at your ears), because this is dependent on your room, its size, its furnishings, your listening location, and
more. Theswitch choices, however, can helpyou create the ideal responsein yourroom. Therefore, set theswitches
for the best sound balance for your ears and your room, giving you maximum enjoyment from your speakers.
S-100B MIDRANGE CONTOUR SWITCH
TheMIDRANGECONTOURswitchistheprimarycontrolforalteringthetonalbalanceofyourSatellites. Itsmajor
effect is in the midrange, but it does shift the balance over the entire audible spectrum.
The NORMAL position gives the flattest anechoic frequency response, and works well in many rooms and
installations. Startwiththisposition. Ifyoufindthesoundqualitytobetooforwardortoobright,therearetwoadditional
choices of tonal balance, MID EFFICIENCY and LOW EFFICIENCY. Relative to NORMAL, the MID position is
mellower, with less high frequency energy and a more recessed sound. The LOW EFFICIENCY position has an even
warmer mid-bass sound and a more distant perspective.
When you are locating the speaker directly on a surface such as a wall, floor or ceiling, you may find that using
the SPECIAL INPUT terminals gives the best response. This is because this position is designed to account for the
increase in midbass response that occurs when a speaker is directly against a room surface. (This is referred to as
2πspace,asopposed toaspeakerlocatedoutin aroom,whichisknown as4πspace. TheSPECIALINPUTterminals
should be tried first for 2πconditions, and the regular INPUT terminals should be tried first for 4πconditions).
If you are optimizing your system's response with a third-octave equalizer and calibrating the equalizer by using
a third-octave analyzer, use the SPECIAL input terminals. The SPECIAL terminals will give you maximize output and
dynamic range, while placing the least demand on your power amplifier.
TheMIDandLOWEFFICIENCYpositionstradeefficiencyandoutputforawarmer,mellowersound. Ifyourroom
has a lot of reflective surfaces or you have an otherwise bright-sounding system, try these positions. Some listeners
will prefer one of these to the NORMAL position in any room, so we suggest that you at least make a comparison.
All positions have the same power handling capacity, but their output varies (from highest to lowest) as follows:
SPECIAL input terminals, NORMAL, MID EFFICIENCY, and LOW EFFICIENCY. Bear in mind that as you switch to
ahigherefficiency,itrequiresahighersettingofthesubwooferlevel. Conversely,whenyouswitchtoalowerefficiency,
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FIGURE 1
WIRING WITH THE S-100B
AMPLIFIER
LEFT RIGHT
+
_+
_
MADE IN USA
INPUT
4 ohms
MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORPORATION
MIDRANGE
CONTOUR
10391 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 310/204-2854
MID
EFFICIENCY
NORMAL
S-100B
SATELLITE SPEAKER
TREBLE
CONTOUR
MID
TWEETER
NORMAL
LOW
TWEETER
LOW
EFFICIENCY
SPECIAL INPUT
(see instructions)
CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED
AND ONLY ONE BLACK TERMINAL
MADE IN USA
INPUT
4 ohms
MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORPORATION
MIDRANGE
CONTOUR
10391 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 310/204-2854
MID
EFFICIENCY
NORMAL
S-100B
SATELLITE SPEAKER
TREBLE
CONTOUR
MID
TWEETER
NORMAL
LOW
TWEETER
LOW
EFFICIENCY
SPECIAL INPUT
(see instructions)
CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED
AND ONLY ONE BLACK TERMINAL
S-100B TREBLE CONTOUR SWITCH
The TREBLE CONTOUR switch slightly rolls off the upper midrange and treble frequencies when set to the MID
and LOW position. These carefully shaped contours minimize brightness due to room conditions, other electronics,
or the source material. It does more than a simple tweeter level control.
The LOW position gives the greatest reduction of high frequencies. The MID position gives a lesser reduction
of the highs, while the NORMAL position does not reduce high frequencies at all.
Thiscontrolis usefulnotonly tomatchyour roomenvironmentand speakerlocation, but alsobecause audio and
audio/video program material varies widely in terms of high frequency level and distortion. For example, many
recordings and film soundtracks have artificially boosted, excessive high frequencies that will be clearly reproduced
by the exacting and extended high frequency reproduction of your M&K Satellites, and the MID and LOW TWEETER
positions will help these recordings.
Don't hesitate to set this switch to MID or LOW for fear of the sound not being "flat". Few recordings are actually
"flat", due to equalization in the recording process, and artificial alteration of high frequencies is common.

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4. S-90 SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE
The sound quality that you get from your Satellites can be affected by the type of speaker wire that you use to
connect them. While it is possible to use speaker wire as thin as 22 gauge to hook your Satellites up, we recommend
using the largest diameter wire that you can. This means a minimum of 18 gauge wire. Over 10 feet, you should use
16 gauge, and for more than 30 feet, we recommend using 14 gauge or heavier. The smaller the number, the thicker
the wire.
There are a very wide variety of premium speaker cables available from a number of specialist manufacturers.
We do not endorse any specific brand of premium cable, but we do recommend using as high quality a cable as fits
your budget. Using better quality cables will improve the sound of your Satellites.
If you wish to bi-amplify your Satellites in combination with an M&K Powered Subwoofer, see Section 11 (page
18) for more details. S-90 HOOKUP
There is one set of terminals on the backplate, one Red terminal and one Black terminal. Connect the Positive
(+) lead from your amplifier or receiver to the RED (+) INPUT terminal, and the Negative (-) lead from your amplifier
or receiver to the BLACK (-) INPUT terminal. See Figure 2 (page 7).
S-90 VARIATIONS OF SOUND
Your M&K Satellites reproduce sound with exceptional transient accuracy and a very wide dynamic range.
Because of these qualities, they give outstanding results with any high quality amplifier or receiver in virtually any
listening environment.
However, getting the best tonal balance in any given room involves many variables. Therefore, your S-90
Satellites allow you to alter their tonal balance in order to get the ideal sound quality at your favorite listening location
(where it counts!), through the use of two three-position switches.
Thebest way to find theideal setting for these switchesis tolisten to somefamiliar musicwith the switchesin the
NORMAL position, and then listen to how the sound changes as you set the switches to the other positions.
Ifyoufindthesoundtobetoobrightorharsh-sounding,trytheTREBLECONTOURswitchinthe MIDTWEETER
or LOW TWEETER position. You can also try setting the MIDRANGE CONTOUR switch to NORMAL or LOW
EFFICIENCY. If the sound lacks brilliance or sounds bass-heavy, set the TREBLE CONTOUR switch to HIGH
TWEETER or set the MIDRANGE CONTOUR switch to NORMAL or SPECIAL.
It is not possible to tell in advance which settings will produce the ideal response (which is a flat frequency
response at your ears), because this is dependent on your room, its size, its furnishings, your listening location, and
more. Theswitch choices, however, can helpyou create the ideal responsein yourroom. Therefore, set theswitches
for the best sound balance for your ears and your room, so that you get maximum enjoyment from your speakers.
S-90 MIDRANGE CONTOUR SWITCH
TheMIDRANGECONTOURswitchistheprimarycontrolforalteringthetonalbalanceofyourSatellites. Itsmajor
effect is in the midrange, but it does shift the balance over the entire audible spectrum.
The NORMAL position gives the flattest frequency response in most rooms and installation conditions. This
shouldbethestartingpositionforyou indetermining theoptimum settingforyoursystem. Relativetothisposition,you
will find the SPECIAL position to be brighter and more forward-sounding, and the LOW EFFICIENCY position to be
mellower and more recessed-sounding.
When you are locating the speaker directly against a wall or directly against the floor or ceiling, you may find that
the SPECIAL position gives the best response. This is because this position is designed to account for the increase
in midbass response that occurs when a speaker is directly against a room surface. (This is referred to as 2πspace,
as opposed to a speaker located out in a room, which is known as 4πspace. The SPECIAL position should be used
for 2πconditions, and the NORMAL position should be used for 4πconditions).
Use the SPECIAL position if you are optimizing your system's response with a third-octave equalizer and
calibrating the equalizer by using a third-octave analyzer. The SPECIAL position will always maximize output and
dynamic range, while placing the least demand on your power amplifier.
TheLOWEFFICIENCYposition tradesefficiencyandoutput forawarmer,mellower midbasssound. Ifyouhave
a room with a lot of reflective surfaces or an otherwise bright-sounding system, try this position. Some listeners will
prefer this position to the NORMAL position in any room, so we suggest that you at least make that comparison.
All positions have the same power handling capacity, but because of their greater efficiency, the NORMAL will
belouderthan theLOW EFFICIENCY,andthe SPECIALpositionwill playthe loudest. Bearinmind thatasyou switch

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FIGURE 2
WIRING WITH THE S-90
to a higher efficiency, it requires a higher setting of the subwoofer level. Conversely, when you switch to a lower
efficiency, the subwoofer level should be set lower.
S-90 TREBLE CONTOUR SWITCH
The TREBLE CONTOUR switch gives you control of the upper midrange and treble frequencies when set to the
HIGH or LOW positions. These carefully shaped contours control brightness to account for room conditions, other
electronics, or the source material. It is more sophisticated than a simple tweeter level control.
The LOW position produces an attenuation of high frequencies, while the NORMAL position provides a slight
risingcharacteristicofthehighfrequencieswhenmeasuredon-axis. TheMIDpositionprovidesaflaton-axisresponse
to beyond 20 KHz.
Thiscontrolis usefulnotonly tomatchyour roomenvironmentand speakerlocation, but alsobecause audio and
audio/video program material varies widely in terms of high frequency level and distortion. For example, many
recordings and film soundtracks have artificially boosted, excessive high frequencies that will be clearly reproduced
bytheexactingandextended highfrequencyreproductionofyour M&K Satellites,andLOWTWEETERwill helpthese
recordings. Many absorptive, "dead" rooms seem to soak up high frequency energy and excitement, and in these
cases, NORMAL should be used.
Don't hesitate to set this switch to NORMAL or LOW for fear of the sound not being "flat". Few recordings are
AMPLIFIER
LEFT RIGHT
+
_+
_
MADE IN USA
INPUT
4 ohms
MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORPORATION
MIDRANGE
CONTOUR
10391 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 310/204-2854
SPECIAL
(see instructions)
NORMAL
S-90
SATELLITE SPEAKER
TREBLE
CONTOUR
MID
TWEETER
NORMAL
LOW
TWEETER
LOW
EFFICIENCY
MADE IN USA
INPUT
4 ohms
MILLER & KREISEL SOUND CORPORATION
MIDRANGE
CONTOUR
10391 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 310/204-2854
SPECIAL
(see instructions)
NORMAL
S-90
SATELLITE SPEAKER
TREBLE
CONTOUR
MID
TWEETER
NORMAL
LOW
TWEETER
LOW
EFFICIENCY

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actually "flat", due to equalization in the recording process, and artificial alteration of high frequencies is common.
5. S-80 SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE
The back panel of your S-80 speakers contains two pairs of speaker terminals (instead of the usual single pair).
Therefore it is extremely important that you follow these instructions carefully, to avoid any possible damage to the
speakers or your amplifier, and to get the best possible sound.
The sound quality that you get from your Satellites can be affected by the type of speaker wire that you use to
connect them. While it is possible to use speaker wire as thin as 22 gauge to hook your Satellites up, we recommend
using the largest diameter wire that you can. This means a minimum of 18 gauge wire. Over 10 feet, you should use
16 gauge, and for more than 30 feet, we recommend using 14 gauge or heavier. The smaller the number, the thicker
the wire.
There are a very wide variety of premium speaker cables available from a number of specialist manufacturers.
We do not endorse any specific brand of premium cable, but we do recommend using as high quality a cable as fits
your budget. Using better quality cables will improve the sound of your Satellites.
M&KSatellitesarenot designedforbi-wiring. Donotuse thefourinputterminalsto bi-wireyourSatellites,as this
maydamageyouramplifierandspeakers. Ifyouwishtobi-amplifyyourSatellitesincombinationwithanM&KPowered
Subwoofer, see Section 11 (page 18) for more details.
S-80 HOOKUP
Therearetwopairsofterminalsonthebackplate. Dependingonwhichcombinationofthefour terminals youuse
to connect your amplifier, you can alter the tonal quality of your S-80 speakers to better match your room, electronics,
or personal preference.
These"Variationsof Sound"letyouachieve muchsmootherand flatter frequencyresponsein yourroom,atyour
listening position. See below for a discussion of the HIGH EFFICIENCY/LOW EFFICIENCY inputs and the HIGH
TWEETER/LOW TWEETER inputs.
ThePositive (+) lead from youramplifier or receiver should beconnected toone of theRED (+) INPUTterminals
(either HIGH TWEETER / LOW TWEETER), and the Negative (-) lead from your amplifier or receiver should be
connected to one BLACK (-) INPUT terminal (HIGH EFFICIENCY / LOW EFFICIENCY). See Figure 3 (page 9).
VERYIMPORTANT: NEVER CONNECT THE AMPLIFIER LEADS TO BOTH RED TERMINALS OR TO BOTH
BLACK TERMINALS AT THE SAME TIME. YOU MAY DAMAGE YOUR AMPLIFIER AND SPEAKERS. ANY
RESULTING DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
S-80 VARIATIONS OF SOUND
YourS-80 Satellites reproducesound with exceptionaltransient accuracy anda very widedynamic range. They
will give you give outstanding results with any high quality amplifier or receiver in virtually any listening environment.
However, getting the best tonal balance in any given room involves many variables. Therefore, your S-80
Satellites allow you to alter their tonal balance in order to get the ideal sound quality at your favorite listening location
(where it counts!), by using one of four combinations of input terminals to connect the speakers to your amplifier.
The inputs are labelled HIGH EFFICIENCY and LOW EFFICIENCY. Both positions have the same power
handling capacity, but the HIGH EFFICIENCY position plays the loudest, and works best with low powered amplifiers.
Bear in mind that the HIGH EFFICIENCY input requires a higher setting of the subwoofer level. Conversely, if
you switch to the LOW EFFICIENCY input, the subwoofer level should be set lower.
We recommend that you experiment with the inputs, starting out by using the HIGH EFFICIENCY and HIGH
TWEETER input terminals. If the sound is too bright or harsh-sounding, try switching to the LOW TWEETER input. If
it still seems too bright, try the LOW EFFICIENCY input with either HIGH TWEETER or LOW TWEETER.
Thereis nosingleideal or"flat"input combination, becausewecannot predictinadvance exactlywhatresponse
will produce that in your room. The choices available through the inputs, however, can allow you to create a virtually
ideal response for your room. Hence, you should use the inputs that best balance the sound for your ears and your
room, so that you get maximum enjoyment from your speakers.
S-80 HIGH EFFICIENCY / LOW EFFICIENCY INPUTS
TheLOWEFFICIENCY inputgives averywarm "laid-back"midbasssound withsubdued orrecessedmidrange.
EventhoughitisverysimilarincharactertothefinestBritish-manufacturedmonitorspeakers,ithasasignificantlywider
dynamic range. Sometimes referred to as the "English Sound."

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FIGURE 3
WIRING WITH THE S-80
SATELLITE SPEAKER
CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED
AND ONE BLACK TERMINAL
(see instructions)
HIGH HIGH LOW LOW
MADE IN USA
TWEETERLEVEL
EFFICIENCY
AMPLIFIER
_
+
_
+
(one channel only is shown)
SATELLITE SPEAKER
CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED
AND ONE BLACK TERMINAL
(see instructions)
HIGH HIGH LOW LOW
MADE IN USA
TWEETERLEVEL
EFFICIENCY
AMPLIFIER
_
+
_
+
(one channel only is shown)
SATELLITE SPEAKER
CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED
AND ONE BLACK TERMINAL
(see instructions)
HIGH HIGH LOW LOW
MADE IN USA
TWEETERLEVEL
EFFICIENCY
AMPLIFIER
_
+
_+
(one channel only is shown)
SATELLITE SPEAKER
CONNECT AMPLIFIER TO ONLY ONE RED
AND ONE BLACK TERMINAL
(see instructions)
HIGH HIGH LOW LOW
MADE IN USA
TWEETERLEVEL
EFFICIENCY
AMPLIFIER
_
+
_
+
(one channel only is shown)
HIGH EFFICIENCY / HIGH TWEETER HIGH EFFICIENCY/LOW TWEETER
LOW EFFICIENCY / HIGH TWEETER LOW EFFICIENCY / LOW TWEETER

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The HIGH EFFICIENCY input gives a bright, forward sound with great efficiency and a wider dynamic range.
Particularly useful for producing maximum sound power levels, especially with low-powered amplifiers. Sometimes
referred to as the "German Sound."
S-80 HIGH TWEETER / LOW TWEETER INPUTS
The LOW TWEETER input provides a rolloff of the upper midrange and treble frequencies in a carefully shaped
contour,inorder tominimizebrightnessdue toroomconditions, other electronics,orthe sourcematerial. Itdoesmore
than a simple tweeter level control.
The LOW TWEETER input reduces the high frequencies, while the HIGH TWEETER input has no reduction of
high frequencies at all. LOW TWEETER is useful not only to match your room environment and speaker location, but
also because audio and audio/video program material varies widely in terms of high frequency level and distortion.
Don't hesitate to use the LOW TWEETER for fear of the sound not being "flat". Few recordings themselves are
"flat", due to equalization in the recording process, and artificial alteration of high frequencies is common.
6. S-1C SPEAKER HOOK-UP & USAGE
SPECIAL NOTE
Because your S-1C Satellites have a specially controlled vertical radiation pattern, it is very important that you
install them so that they are properly oriented relative to your ears.
The idea is to have the space between the lower tweeter and the upper woofer at the same height as your ears
when you are listening. If you have the speakers mounted above or below this height, you must angle the speakers
so that the tweeters are aimed at your ears when you are in the main listening position.
HOOK-UP & USAGE
The back panel of your S-1C speakers contains two pairs of speaker terminals (instead of the usual single pair).
Therefore it is important to follow these instructions carefully, to avoid any possible damage to the speakers or your
amplifier, and to get the best possible sound. The second pair of terminals is provided to allow you to bi-wire the
S-1C. The bi-wiring technique is discussed below.
Sound quality can be affected by the type of speaker wire that you use. While it is possible to use speaker wire
asthinas22gaugetohookyourSatellitesup,werecommendusingthelargestdiameterwirethatyoucan. Thismeans
aminimum of 18gauge wire. Over 10feet, you shoulduse 16 gauge,and for morethan 30 feet,we recommend using
14 gauge or heavier. The smaller the number, the thicker the wire.
There are a very wide variety of premium speaker cables available from a number of specialist manufacturers.
We do not endorse any specific brand of premium cable, but we do recommend using as high quality a cable as fits
your budget. Using better quality cables is especially important with a speaker the quality of the S-1C.
Asmentionedabove, theS-1CSatellites allowforbi-wiring, withtwopairs ofspeaker terminals onits back panel.
For instructions on bi-wiring, see BI-WIRING THE S-1C on page 12. If you wish to
bi-amplify your Satellites in
combination with an M&K Powered Subwoofer, see Section 11 (page 18) for more details.
S-1C HOOKUP
There are two pairs of terminals on the backplate, each with one Red terminal and one Black terminal. One set
is labelled NORMAL INPUT / BI-WIRE WOOFER INPUT, and the other set is labelled BI-WIRE TWEETER INPUT.
Under normal conditions, use only the terminals labelled NORMAL INPUT (the top two terminals), and make sure that
the toggle switch between both pairs of terminals is set to the NORMAL position. The BI-WIRE TWEETER INPUT
terminals should be used only when you are bi-wiring (see Page 12 under BI-WIRING THE S-1C).
Connect the Positive (+) lead from your amplifier or receiver to the RED (+) INPUT terminal, and the Negative
(-) lead from your amplifier or receiver to the BLACK (-) INPUT terminal. See Figure 4 above.
S-1C VARIATIONS OF SOUND
Your M&K Satellites reproduce sound with exceptional transient accuracy and a very wide dynamic range.
Because of these qualities, they give outstanding results with any high quality amplifier or receiver in virtually any