Polk Audio LSiM706c User manual

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LSiM706c & LSiM704c
Quick Start Guide
Guide de demarrage rapide
Guia de
inicio r<3pido

ENGLISH:
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in the "Serial Number" space
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INSIDE EACH LOUDSPEAKER CARTON:
1. One LSiM706c or one LSiM704c
Center Channel Loudspeaker
2. Magnetic Grille (one per speaker, packed separately)
3. Literature Packet (Quick Start Guide and Owner's
Manual on
CD)
4. Adhesive-Backed Rubber Pads (4)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker
fails to operate, contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer
where you made your purchase, or contact Polk Audio
Customer Service 800-377-7655
(M-F, 9-5:30 EST.
US & Canada only) or via email [e-mail].
Outside the
US & Canada, call 41 0-358-3600.
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MODEL:LSiM704c BLACK Lot:3033113
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FRANCAIS:
Le modele et le numero de serie du produit sont inscrits
ci-dessus. lnscrivez
le numero de serie dans Ia case
reservee acet
effet lorsque vous enregistrez votre produit
en ligne.
Si vous devez contacter le Service a Ia clientele
de Polk, ayez
ce livret en main pour identifier le modele
et le numero de serie du produit.
La protection de votre confidentialite nous tient acoeur.
Polk ne vend,
ni ne divulgue, des informations confi-
dentielles ades tiers sauf par ordonnance judiciaire.
L'enregistrement de votre produit n'a pas
d'effet
sur votre garantie. Les garanties s'appliquent telles
qu'enoncees dans
le manuel du produit. Assurez-
vous de conserver
le re<;u d'achat original.
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le Service a Ia clientele
de Polk Audio, du lundi
au vendredi, de 9h a17h30 HE,
au 800-377-7655 (Canada et E.-U. seul.). Al'exterieur
des
E.-U. et du Canada, composez le (41 0)-358-3600.
Nous vous aiderons aenregistrer votre produit.
CONTENU DE CHAOUE BOiTE D'ENCEINTE:
1. Une enceinte de canal central LSiM706c ou LSiM704c
2. Une grille magnetique (une par enceinte,
emballee separement)
3. Une trousse d'utilisation (guide de demarrage
rapide
et CD du manuel d'utilisation)
4. Coussinets autocollants en caoutchouc (4)
SERVICE OU ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE
S'il manque des pieces, si vous decouvrez des avaries
ou
si votre enceinte ne fonctionne pas, contactez votre
revendeur agree Polk Audio
ou communiquez avec le
Service a Ia clientele de Polk Audio, du lundi au vendredi,
de 9h a17h30
HE, au 800-377-7655 (Canada et E.-U.
seul.). Al'exterieur des E.-U . et du Canada, composez
le (41 0)-358-3600.
ESPANOL:
En el recuadro que esta arriba y al centro de Ia pagina
aparece
el modelo y el numero de serie del producto.
Anote este numero en
el espacio que dice "Numero
de serie" cuando inscriba el producto en lfnea. Tenga
este folleto a mano
para ver el modelo y el numero
de serie cuando llame
al Servicio al Cliente de Polk.
Tomamos en serio
su privacidad. Polk Audio no inter-
cambia
ni vende informacion a terceras partes excepto
por orden de los tribunales. lnscribir
su producto no
tiene ningun efecto
en Ia garantfa. Las garantfas se
aplican como se indica en
el manual del producto.
Conserve el original del recibo de compra.
Si no tiene acceso a Internet, comunfquese con
el Servicio al Cliente de Polk llamando al 800-377-7655,
de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 de
Ia manana a 5:30 de
Ia tarde, hora del Este (solo en EE . UU y Canada).
Fuera de
EE .UU y Canada, llame al410-358-3600.
Lo guiaremos por el simple proceso de inscripcion.
DENTRO DE CADA CAJA
DE ALTAVOZ DEBE HABER:
1. Un altavoz de canal central LSiM706c o LSiM704c
2.
Una rejilla magnetica (una por altavoz,
empaquetada por separado)
3.
Un sobre con informacion (Gufa de inicio
rapido y Manual del propietario
en CD)
4. Almohadillas de goma con respaldo adhesive (4)
SERVICIO 0 ASISTENCIA TECNICA
Si falta algo, si hay algo danado o si el altavoz no
funciona, comunfquese con
el distribuidor autorizado
de Polk Audio donde hizo su compra o con
el Servicio
al Cliente de Polk llamando al 800-377-7655 (lunes a
viernes, de 9:00 de
Ia manana a 5:30 de Ia tarde, hora
del Este, solo en
EE . UU y Canada) o escribiendo por
correo electronico a [email protected]. Fuera
de
EE . UU y Canada, llame al410-358-3600.
Important Note: For a more detailed explanation, see your owner's manual CD or visit www .polkaudio.com for current information.

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LOUDSPEAKER CONFIGURATION:
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Stereo Loudspeaker
Configuration
Create
an equilateral triangle
between the speakers and
the listening position. Toe-
in the speakers to your
listening preference.
5.1 loudspeaker
Configuration
7.1 loudspeaker
Configuration
OBSERVE PROPER HOOKUP POLARITY:
• Speaker termi na ls are marked red (+)and black (-).
• Wire from your amplifier or receiver marked positive
(+) connects to the red (+) terminal on your speaker.
• Wire from your amplifier or receiver marked negative
(-) connects
to the black (-) terminal on your speaker.
5 WAY BINDING POSTS:
Loosen hex nut. Insert speaker Tig hten h ex nut. Do not insert
wi re through hole. insulated section
of speaker w ir e.
LSiM706c BI-WIRING AND BI-AMPING:
To bi-wire or bi-amp, you must remove the jumpers
between terminal posts. Failure
to remove the jumpers
can result in damage to your amplifier and loudspeakers.
Amplifier
Input Input
Bi-Wiring: (LSiM706c only)
Bi-wiring
can provide noticeable improvements in the
overall transparency
of your loudspeakers. Run separate
speaker wires
to the low and high frequency drivers from
a single amplifier. Remove the jumpers, then connect
one set of speaker wires
to the upper terminals on each
speaker and one set
of (usually heavier gauge) wires
to the lowerterminals. Connect the other ends of both
wire sets
to the corresponding amplifier outputs.
Important Note: For a more detailed explanation, see your owner's manual CD orvisit www .polkaudio.com for current informati on .
Upper Input
Lower Input
Upper Input
Lower Input
Low Frequency Amplifie r
Bi-Amping: (LSiM706c onl y)
Bi-amping al l ows you to use separate amplifiers for
the high and l
ow frequency sections of your lou dsp ea ker
for greater dynamic range. We recommend that your
separate amplifiers have identical gain. Remove the
jumper s, then connect the speaker wires from the high
frequency amplifier outputs to the upper set
of termi nal
posts on each speaker. Fo ll ow the sa me procedu re fo r
connecting t
he low frequency amplifier outputs to the
lower set of terminals. Remember
to maintain correct
wiring polarity
(+to +, -to- ) in a ll connections.
ATTACHING RUBBER PADS TO
THE BOTTOM OF THE SPEAKER:
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FRANCAIS:
CONFIGURATION DES ENCEINTES:
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Configuration
steuiophonique
Creez un tr iangle equilateral
entre les enceintes
et Ia
position cent rale d'ecoute.
Orientez les enceintes selon
vos preferences d'ecoute.
Configuration pour
systeme 5.1
Configuration pour
systeme7.1
RESPECTEZ LA POLARITE DE CONNEXION:
• Les bornes de !'enceinte sont rouge (+) et noire (-).
•
Le conducteur positif (+) du til provenant de votre
ampli se connecte a Ia borne rouge (+)de I' encein te .
• Le conducteur negatit (-) du til provenant de votre
ampli se connecte a
Ia borne noi re (-) de I'enceinte.
80RNES <eCINQ FACONS:n
Desserrez
l'ecrou de Ia
borne.
lnserez
le
t il de h.p
dans
le trou.
Resserrez
I'ecrou de Ia
borne.
N'inserez
pas Ia
partie
gai nee du
til dans le t
ro u.
LSiM706c 81-CA8LAGE ET 81-AMPLIFICATION:
Pour bi-cabler ou bi-amplifier, vous devez
retirer les cavaliers qui raccordent les bornes.
Sinon vous pourri ez endommager votre ampli-
ficateur et les enceintes.
Amplificateur
Entree Entree
Bi-Cablage: (LSiM706c seulement)
Le bi-cablage peut sensiblement ameliorer Ia transpa re nce
duson. Retirez d'abord les cavaliers re liant les bornes
superieures
et interieures de !'enceinte. Connectez
ensuite deux cabl es a chaque borne de l'ampliticateur.
Connectez un des cables aux bornes superieures de
!'enceinte (aigus)
et l'autre cable aux bornes interieures
(g raves). Repetez Ia procedure pour chaque sortie.
Amplificateur d'aigus
Entree superieure Entree superieure
Entree inferieure Entree inferieure
Amplificateur de graves
Bi-Amplification: (LSiM706c seuleme nt )
La bi-amplification ameliore Ia gamme dynamique en ut il-
isant deux ampliticateurs distincts pour les transducteurs
d'aigus et ceux de graves. II est recommande d'utiliser
des amplificateurs
dont le gain est identique. Apres
avoir retire les cavaliers des bornes des enceintes, con-
nectez les cables de l'ampliticateur des aigus aux bornes
superieures de chaque enceinte.
Con nectez ensuite les
cables de l'ampliticateur des graves
au x bornes interi-
eures de chaque enceinte. Respectez bi en Ia po larite
de toutes les connexions
(+a+,- a- ).
FIXATION DES COUSSINETS EN CAOUTCHOUC
EN DESSOUS DE L'ENCEINTE:
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ESPANOL:
CONFIGURACIONES
DE
ALTAVOZ:
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Configuration estereofonita
Forme un triangulo equilatero
entre los altavoces
y
Ia
posicion
de audici6n. Oriente los alta-
voces segun
su
preferencia
de audici6
n.
Configuration
5.1
Configuration
7.1
MANTENGA
LA POLARIDAD CORRECTA
EN
EL
CABLEADO:
•
Las
terminales de altavoz tienen
ma
rcas
rojas
(+)
positivas y negras (-) negativas.
•
El
cable marcado positive
(+)
del amplificador
o receptor se conecta a
Ia
terminal roja positiva
(+)
del altavoz.
•
El
cable marcado negative (-) del amplificador
o receptor se conecta a
Ia
terminal negativa
(-) del altavoz.
TERMINALES
DE
CINCO MODALIDADES:
Afloje
Ia
tuerca lnserte el con-
hexagonal. ductor a traves
del
agu
jero.
Apriete Ia tuerca No
in
serte Ia
pa
rt
e
hexag
ona
l.
con aislamiento
del conductor.
LSiM706c CABLEADO DOBLE
Y AMPLIFICACION DOBLE:
Para hacer cableado
doble
o amplificaci6n doble,
es
necesario quitar los puentes entre las terminales.
No
quitar los puentes puede dariar
el
amplificador
y los altavoces.
Amplificador
,Entrada Entrada
Cableado Doble: (solo modelo
LS
iM706c)
El
cableado doble puede mejorar considerablemente
Ia
transparencia general de los altavoces. Encamine
cables de altavoz separados hasta los transductores
de frecuencias bajas y de frecuencias altas desde un
solo amplificador. Quite los puentes y luego conecte
un conjunto de cables de altavoz a l
as
terminales superi-
ores de cada altavoz y el
otro
co
njunto (por lo general
de
cables de mayor calibre) a las terminales inferiores.
Conecte los otros ex
tremes
de los dos conjuntos de
cables a las salidas correspondientes del amplificador.
Amplificador
de alta frecuencia
Entrada superi
or
Entrada
inferior
Entrada superior
Entrada
infe
r
io
r
Amplificador
de baja frecuencia
Amplificaci6n Doble: (solo
mode
lo LSi
M706c
)
La
amplificacion doble permite
ut
il
iz
ar amplificadores
separados para Ia seccion de frecuenci
as
altas y Ia sec-
cion de frecuenci
as
bajas del a
lt
avoz a fin de lograr un
mayor inte
rva
le dinamico. Recomendamos que los
amplificadores
tengan
Ia
misma
amplificaci6n. Qui
te
los puentes y luego conecte los cables de altavoz desde
las salidas del am
pl
ificador de frecue
nc
i
as
altas hasta
el
conjunto de
ter
minales
su
periores de
cada
altavoz.
Siga
el
mismo procedimiento para conectar las
sal
idas
del amplificador de frecuencias bajas a los conjuntos
de terminales
in
feriores. Recuerde mantener
Ia
pol-
aridad correcta del cableado
(+a
+, - a
-)
en todas
las conexiones.
INSTALACION DE LAS ALMOHADILLAS
EN
LA
PARTE
DE ABAJO DEL ALTAVOZ:
Nota importante:
Hay
informaci6n
mas
deta
l
lada
en
el
Manu
al
del
propietario
en
CD
. H
ay
informaci6n
actua
l
iz
ada
en
www
.
polkaud
io
.c
om.
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seulement que
ce produit Polk Audio (le produit) sera
exempt de defectuosites imputables aux pieces d'origine
eta Ia main d'muvre pour une periode de cinq (5) ans
a partir de
Ia date de l'achat au detail original chez un
revendeur agree. Cependant, cette garantie sera auto-
matiquement annulee avant !'expiration de
Ia periode
de cinq (5) ans si l'acheteur original vend ou transfere
le produit a tout autre parti. L'acheteur au detail original
sera nomme ci-apres «VOUS.» Pour permettre a Polk
Audio de vous offrir
le meilleur service de garantie
possible, veuillez enregistrer votre nouveau produit
en
ligne a l'adresse web: www.polkaudio.com/registration
ou contactez le Service a Ia Clientele de Polk au
800-377-7655 aux Etats-Unis et au Canada (a l'exterieur
des E.U.:410-358-3600) dans les dix
(10) jours suivant
Ia date de l'achat original. Assurez-vous de conserver
votre
re<;u d'achat original.
Les produits defectueux doivent etre expedies, avec
une preuve d'achat, francs de port et dQment assures,
au revendeur agree Polk Audio de qui vous avez achete
le produit, ou a l'usine Polk Audio, a l'adresse: 1 Viper
Way, Vista, California 92081. Les produits doivent etre
expedies dans leur carton d'expedition original
ou dans
un contenant equivalent. En tout cas le proprietaire doit
assumer tout risque de perte
ou de dommage en transit.
Si, suite a l'examen du produit a l'usine Polk ou chez
le revendeur agree Polk Audio, il est determine que
Ia defectuosite est imputable aux materiaux d'origine
ou a Ia main d'muvre au cours de Ia periode de Ia
garantie specifiee, Polk Audio ou le revendeur Polk
Audio reparera
ou remplacera. a sa guise, le produit
sans frais additionnels saufs dans les
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par accident. desastre, abus, negligence. mode d'expe-
dition ou emballage inadequat, utilisation commerciale,
tensions superieures
au maximum prescrit pour l'unite,
deterioration de l'aspect visuel de l'unite non directe-
ment attribuable a
un detaut de pieces d'origine ou de
main d'muvre. ou
par le service, Ia reparation, ou toute
modification
du produit n'ayant pas ete autorise ou
approuve
par Polk Audio. Cette garantie sera annulee
si le numero de serie sur le produit a ete enleve, altere
ou falsifie. Cette garantie prend preseance sur toutes
autres garanties enoncees.
Si Ia defectuosite de ce
produit est imputable aux pieces d'origine ou a Ia main
d'muvre selon les conditions de
Ia garantie exprimees
ci-dessus, votre seul recourt sera
Ia reparation ou le
remplacement selon les conditions decrites ci-dessus.
Dans aucun cas Polk Audio,
Inc. pourra-t-elle etre tenue
responsable de
tout dommage accessoire ou indirect
cause par !'utilisation
ou par l'incapacite d'utilisation
du produit, meme si Polk Audio, Inc. ou un revendeur
agree Polk Audio, a ete avise de
Ia possibilite de tel
dommage,
ou pour toute reclamation par tout autre
parti. Certains etats
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ou Ia limitation des dommages indirects, les limitations
et exclusions exprimees ci-dessus pourraient
ne pas
s'appliquer dans votre cas.
Toutes les garanties tacites sur ce produit sont limitees
a
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permettant pas Ia limitation de Ia duree d'une garantie
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au Canada, aux Etats-Unis d'Amerique et ses posses-
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armees des
E.U. et de I'OTAN. Les modalites et les
conditions
de garantie applicables aux produits achetes
dans d'autres pays sont disponibles chez les distributeurs
agrees Polk Audio etablis dans ces pays.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Polk Audio, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser only
that this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the "Product")
will
be
free from defects
in
materials and workmanship
for a period of five
(5)
years from the date
of
original
retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized
Dealer.
However, this Warranty will automatically terminate
prior to the expiration of the five
(5)
years if the original
retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product
to
any other party. The original retail purchaser shall
hereinafter
be
referred
to
as
"you."
To
allow
Polk
Audio
to
offer the best possible warranty service, please regis-
ter your
new
product online at: www.polkaudio.com/reg-
istration or
call
Polk customer service 800-377-7655
in
the USA
and
Canada
(outside the USA:
41
0-358-3600)
within ten
(1
0)
days
of
the date
of
origin
al
purchase.
Be
sure to keep your original purchase receipt.
Defective Products
must
be shipped, together
with
proof
of
purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized
Dealer from
whom
you purchased the Product, or
to
the
Factory at 1 Viper Way, Vista, California 92081. Products
must
be
shipped in the original shipping container or
its equivalent;
in
any case the risk
of
loss or damage
in
transit
is
to
be
borne by you. If upon examination at the
Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer
it
is determined
that the unit was defective
in
materials or workmanship
at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio
or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at i
ts
option,
repair or replace this Product at no additional charge,
except
as
set forth below. All replaced parts
and
Products become the property
of
Polk Audio.
Products replaced or repaired under this warranty
will be returned to you, within a reasonable time,
freight prepaid.
Th
is
warranty does not include service or parts
to
repair
damage caused by accident, disaste
r,
misuse, abuse,
negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedur
es
,
commercial use, volt
age
inputs in excess of the rated
maximum
of
the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry
not directly attributable
to
defect
in
ma
te
ri
als or work-
manship, or servi
ce,
r
epair,
or modification of the
Product which has not been authorized or approved
by Polk Audio. T
hi
s warranty shall terminate if theSerial
number on the Product has been removed, tampered
with or defaced. Th
is
warranty is in li
eu
of
all other
expressed Warranti
es
. If this Product is defective
in
materials or workmanship
as
warrant
ed
above, your
sole remedy shall be repair or replacement
as
provided
above.
In
no event will Polk Audio, In
c.
be liable to you
for any incidental or consequential damages arising
ou
t of
the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio,
Inc. or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised
of
the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by
any other party. Some states do not a
ll
ow
the exclusion
or limitation of consequential damages, so the above
limitation and exclusion may
not
apply
to
you. All implied
warranties on this Product are limited
to
the duration
of
this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow
limitation on
how
long
an
implied Warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty
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i
ch
va
ry
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rchased
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i
ca
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nges and audio
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ies
.

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Technical Assistance or Service
If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker fails
to operate, notify Polk Audio Customer Service immediately
at 800-377-7655. If, after following the hookup directions,
you experience difficulty, please double-check all wire
connections. Should you isolate the problem to the speaker,
contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made
your purchase, or contact Polk Audio Customer Service
800-377-7655 (M-F, 9-5:30 EST, US & Canada only)
or via email [email protected]. Outside the
US & Canada, call [phone].
WARNING: Listen Carefully
Polk Audio loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing
at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or
permanent hearing damage. Polk Audio, Inc. accepts no liability
for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from
the misuse of its products.
Keep these guidelines in mind and always use your own
good judgment when controlling volume:
• Youshouldlimitprolongedexposuretovolumesthatexceed
85 decibels (dB). For more about safe volume levels, go to
the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
guidelines at http://www.osha.gov/.
Product Disposal
Certain international, national and/or local laws
and/or regulations may apply regarding the disposal
of this product. For further detailed information,
please contact the retailer where you purchased this product
or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in your country. A listing
of Polk Audio Importer/Distributors can be found on the
Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by contacting
Polk Audio at 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215,
USA—Phone: [phone].

LSiLegacy 4
Performance Objectives of the LSiM Series 5
Take Inventory 6
Applications/Configurations 8
LSiM702f/xSurround Loudspeaker Placement 9
Hookups, Preparation & Options 10
Standard Hookup 11
Wire Recommendations 11
Rubber Feet & Adjustable Floor Spikes 12
CaringForYourLSiM Loudspeakers 13
Specifications 14
Warranty 16
Table of Contents

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LSi25, circa 2001
The LSiLegacy
First introduced in 2001, LSirepresented Polk’s expression
of a true high-performance loudspeaker that was also
reasonably priced. LSiwas created for the serious listener,
those who really enjoy music and who enjoy intently listen-
ing to their audio system. LSidelivered a flatter frequency
response with lower distortion and revealed more detail
than comparably priced speakers. The series was also
touted in the press for its tonal accuracy. LSiimaged
very well, thanks in part to the quality of the tweeter
and the wide dispersion of the small midbass drivers.
The series’ performance has made LSiPolk’s flagship
product for almost a decade. But after a decade, it was
time to revisit LSi. The result is not so much an evolution
of the current series as it is a re-engineering of the
qualities that have made LSia great series.
Polk Audio History—A Passion For Sound
Polk Audio was founded in Baltimore in 1972 by Johns
Hopkins University graduates Matthew Polk and George
Klopfer. Today, Polk Audio is a leading international manu-
facturer of high quality home and automotive loudspeakers.
Polk®products emphasize superior sound and build qual-
ity, and feature many patented and award-winning innova-
tions. Polk Audio has built a reputation as “The Speaker
Specialists®
.” Polk products are sold throughout the
USA, Canada and in over 50 countries around the world.
Polk Audio’s mission has always been to build high
quality, great sounding speakers at affordable prices.
For the people of Polk Audio, building speakers
is not just a job; it’s a passion.
SRT Series, circa 1995

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2011 LSiM Series
Performance Objectives of the LSiM Series
The performance objectives for the new LSiM Series
predate the original LSidesign and are, in fact, design
principles Polk Audio first set down during development
of its original Monitor loudspeakers.
Sound that virtually transports the listener to the scene
of the recorded performance.
These ideals have been guiding principles for Polk Audio’s
best high-performance loudspeakers:
1. Pleasing tonality, even during extended listening
at performance levels.
2. Crisp, lifelike impulses, transients and coherent
detail without any unnatural ringing or decay.
3. Natural reproduction of complex low frequency
instruments and special effects.
4. Uniform sonic representation within the listening
area and immersive spatial impression.
5. Reproduce concert/theater levels while
maintaining linearity and accuracy.
6. Compatibility with a wide array of electronics
both past, present and future.
7. Work as promised for many years of enjoyment.

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LSiM702f/x®
LSiM706cLSiM704c
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Take Inventory
Inside each loudspeaker carton:
1. Either one LSiM Floorstanding Speaker
or one Bookshelf Speaker or two F/X
Surround Speakers or one Center
Channel Speaker.
2. Zero Diffraction Magnetic Grille
(one per speaker, packed separately
except F/X Surround).
3. Literature Packet (Quick Start Guide,
Letter and Owner’s Manual on CD).
4. Floor Spike 5 mm Hex Key
(floorstanding speakers only).
5. Adhesive-Backed Rubber Pads
(4 for Bookshelf Speakers or
4 for Center Channel Speaker
or 8 for F/S Surround Speakers).
6. Wall Mount Template
(F/X surround speakers only).
LSiM707
LSiM705
LSiM703

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Applications/Configurations
Floorstanding & Bookshelf Loudspeakers
To enjoy the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound,
place the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is created
between the speakers and your favorite listening position.
Angle the speakers toward the middle as necessary in order
to support a more solid center image. And experiment with
the distance between your speakers and both the back and
sidewalls.You’llexperiencesomebassboostwiththe
speakers located close to walls.
The LSiM Series bookshelf loudspeakers were designed
to provide excellent performance on a bookshelf or placed
on a floor stand. For best results place LSiM bookshelf
loudspeakers so the tweeter height is within 6"(15cm)
of seated ear height. When using speaker stands,
select sturdy stands 30"- 36"(76.2 - 91.4cm) high.
If you are using your LSiM Series bookshelf loudspeakers
as rear channels in a home theater system, they should be
placed on the rear or side walls, slightly above (and, on the
side walls behind) the listening position. Angle them toward
the listening area if possible.
Center Channel Loudspeaker
With today’s modern flat panel TVs, the most popular
placement, and our recommendation for your center
channelspeaker,isbeneathyourTVscreen.Youmay
also place your center channel above your TV should
you choose. LSiM center channel loudspeakers are
very heavy, and we do not recommend wall mounting
them, unless placed on a sturdy shelf.
Note: If you have an older model television, you
could experience a color shift or image distortion
in your TV’s screen. If that is the case, move the
speaker away from your TV.
F/X Surround Loudspeakers
The LSiM Series surround loudspeakers must be wall-
mounted, either on side walls or rear walls; they have
built-in wall mounting keyhole slots. Mount the loud-
speakers 6-8 feet off the floor. If you’re setting up a 7.1
system, mount the Surround Back Left and Surround
Back Right loudspeakers at the same height as the
Surround Left and Surround Right loudspeakers.
Make sure the material on which you plan to mount the
speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support
the weight of the speakers (LSiM702f/x= approx 28.9 lbs/
13.1 kg ea). Be aware of any electrical wiring or plumbing
that may be behind your walls.
Note: The LSiM702f/xSurround Loudspeaker should be
oriented so that its Dynamic Sonic Engine (3 1/4"mid-range
and 1"Ring Radiator tweeter) points toward your listening
area. Therefore, the F/X surround loudspeaker that would
serve as the right surround on a sidewall will become
the left surround on a rear wall.
5.1
Stereo
7.1
TV
20° 20°
90°90°
90°90°
TV
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LSiM702f/xSurround Loudspeaker Placement
Wall Distance Switch (located on baffle underneath the grille)
If position limitations demand that your LSiM702f/xloudspeak-
ers be mounted closer than 2'(60cm) from side walls or ceiling,
the proximity of the surface can result in a response “bump”
between 50 and 200Hz. This can cause the loudspeakers to
sound “boomy.” The “Wall Distance” switch flattens response
and eliminates “boominess” without sacrificing deep bass
response for more lifelike sound. Set the switch accordingly,
<2' (60 cm) or >2' (60 cm).
Wall Mounting LSiM702f/x
Prior to installation, hold the speaker in the chosen location,
6 to 8 feet off the floor, to make sure it safely clears obstacles
such as ceiling, adjacent walls, corners, beams, lighting fixtures
and door/window frames.
Using the keyhole slots in the bracket template (included),
mark the installation location of the two keyhole slots with
a pencil. Orient the template so that the small ends of the
keyhole slots are facing “up.”
1. If you are certain that there is a stud behind the
wall surface, drive a screw (not included) capable
of supporting the loudspeaker’s weight through
the wall and into the stud.
2. If there is no stud behind the wall at the chosen
location, install a wall anchor (not included) capable
of supporting the loudspeaker’s weight into the wall
by following the wall-anchor-manufacturer’s instructions.
3. For masonry walls, use a masonry drill bit and
#10 masonry anchor and screw (not included).
4. Tighten screws into stud or wall anchors, leaving
screw heads protruding 1/4"(6mm).
5. Make all wire attachments now.
6. Line up the keyhole slots on the back of the speakers
so that the screw heads pass through the large center
hole of the slots.
7. Let the speaker slide straight down, allowing the screw
head to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot.
8. Tug gently on the speaker to make certain that the
screws and bracket are properly aligned and that
the wall anchors are secure.
9. If the bracket is not held snug against the wall by the
screw heads, remove the speaker from the wall, drive
the screws in a little further and then remount the speaker.
Left Surround
Dynamic Sonic
Engine
Right Surround
Dynamic Sonic
Engine
90°90°
TV
20° 20°
TV
20° 20°
90°90°
5.1
7.1
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Hookups, Preparation & Options
Wire Preparation
Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver/
amplifier. Strip 1/2"(12.7mm) of insulation from each of the
two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and
twist each of the individual conductors into single unfrayed
strands. Note that one of the terminals on the rear of each
speaker is red (+) and the other is black (–). Make certain
that you connect the wire from the positive (+) terminal
of your amplifier or receiver to the red (+) terminal on
your speaker and the wire from the negative (–) terminal
of your amplifier or receiver to the black (–) terminal on
your speaker. Most wire has some indicator (such as
color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two
conductors to help you maintain consistency.
Binding Posts
To connect wire to the binding post, unscrew the binding
post cap and insert the bare wire into the hole near the
base of the binding post. Do not insert the insulated part
of the wire into the hole as this will not give you a good
connection. Tighten the binding post cap until it seats
firmly with the wire, but do not over tighten.
Connectors
Youhaveseveraloptionswhenchoosingconnectors
for your speaker wires, and it’s really a matter of
personal preference. Three of the more commonly
used are banana plugs, spade lugs and bare wire.
If you know where you want to locate your speakers
and plan to set up your system and leave them there,
then bare wire will work fine. Just make sure there are
not stray strands of wire that could come into contact.
If you like to experiment with different speaker locations,
spade lugs or banana plugs offer more convenient options
when it comes to disconnecting and reconnecting wires.
Banana Plugs
LSiM binding posts have openings in the ends of their
caps to accept individual banana plugs. The binding
posts cannot accept dual banana plugs.
Loosen hex nut. Insert speaker wire
through hole.
Tighten hex nut. Do not insert insulated
section of speaker wire.
Input Plate
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Standard Hookup
Bi-Wiring & Bi-Amping
If you decide to bi-wire or bi-amp, you must remove
the jumpers between the terminal posts. Failure to do
this could result in damage to your amplifier and loud-
speakers. The binding post caps must be completely
removed to remove the jumpers, which use ring terminals.
There are color coded collars so you can identify which
is (+) or (–) after you remove the caps.
Bi-Wiring (see Figure 1)
Bi-wiring can provide noticeable improvements in the overall
transparency of your loudspeakers. Run separate speaker wires
to the low and high frequency drivers from a single amplifier
(the upper set of binding posts are for the high frequency drivers,
the lower set of binding posts are for the low frequency drivers):
after removing the jumpers, connect one set of speaker wires
to the upper terminals on each speaker and one set of wires
to the lower terminals. Connect the other ends of both wire
sets to the same amplifier outputs.
Bi-Amping (see Figure 2)
Bi-amping allows you to use separate amplifiers for the high and
low frequency sections of your loudspeaker for greater dynamic
range and lower distortion. We recommend that your separate
amplifiers have identical gain to preserve the speaker’s voicing
balance. After removing the jumpers, connect the speaker wires
from the high frequency amplifier outputs to the upper set of
terminal posts on each speaker. Follow the same procedure
for connecting the low frequency amplifier outputs to the
lower set of terminals. Remember to maintain correct wiring
polarity (+ to +, –to –) in all connections.
Wire Recommendations
These recommendations are for all connections
from the amplifier/receiver to each speaker:
Runs Gauge
Lengths up to 25'16 or better
Lengths greater than 25'14
but less than 50'
Lengths greater than 50'12
but less than 75'
Lengths greater than 75'12
Figure 1: Bi-Wiring
Figure 2: Bi-Amping