PSB CHS80 User manual

Be He ard, Not Seen
P S B C u s t o m S o u n d I n - C a b i n e t S p e a k e r S y s t e m
Many high-end home theater systems have most of their
components, including the speakers, hidden away in cabinets.
While this hides the hardware it can be detrimental to speaker
performance. Understanding this, PSB pioneered the concept of
purpose-designed systems for in-cabinet installations. The CHS80,
is an in-cabinet loudspeaker modeled after PSB’s prestigious
fl agship Platinum T8 tower speaker. Using the components of the
highly regarded T8, the CHS80 is a fi ve driver, three way high
power/high output speaker with a highly designed crossover network
optimized for in-cabinet application. It delivers “Platinum-Class”
performance. The CHS80 includes two crossover compensation
switches to adjust for in-cabinet boundary effects or for center
channel applications behind a perforated screen. The enclosure
construction meets Platinum-Series standards of rigidity and
freedom from unwanted resonance. The system is constructed as
a highly durable cabinet with a tough textured “spatter coat” matte
black paint fi nish. It is dimensioned to fi t within custom or ready-
made media furniture.
The CHS80 has the audio critics raving. Chris Martens from The
Perfect Vision says “At last, true high-end sound from an ‘invisible’
speaker.” And Chris Lewis from Home Theater says “The CHS80 is
a modifi ed version of the excellent Platinum T8, and I was pleased to
hear that it maintains virtually all of its predecessor’s fi delity. PSB’s
CustomSound line is proof that the best of both worlds—top-shelf
performance and uncompromised aesthetics— can be brought
together. The CHS80 is strong, dynamic, and highly musical.
Combine these speakers with a custom cabinet and you’ve got a
system that delivers the full potential of music and movies yet looks
as clean and polished as a top-shelf custom install. What more could
you want?”
CHS80 High Performance In-Cabinet Speaker

24"
610mm
17"
432mm 12"
305mm
12.75"
324mm
w/grille
• “Platinum-Class” In-Cabinet performance
• Five Driver, 3-way system utilizes drivers of the T8
• Two crossover compensation switches adjust for
in-cabinet boundary effects or for center channel
applications behind a perforated movie screen
• Tough, textured, matte black fi nish
Frequency Range (-6dB): 32-21,000Hz
Recommended Power: 100-400 Watts
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Sensitivity (1W (2.83V) @1m)
Anechoic Chamber: 87dB SPL
Typical Listening Room: 89dB SPL
Drivers: 2 x 8” Woofers,
2 x 4 1/2” Midranges,
1” Dome Tweeter
Dimensions (W x H x D): 17 x 24 x 12 3/4” (grille on)
17 x 24 x 12” (grille off)
CHS80 High Performance In-Cabinet Speaker
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• Try to install the systems at a height equal to
ear level when seated.
• The Midrange/Tweeter/Midrange array
should always be vertical.
• Open volume in equipment cabinet
surrounding the CHS80 should be lightly
fi lled with fi berglass or acoustical foam to
reduce cavity resonance.
• Don’t recess the system any farther into
cabinet than necessary.
• Confi rm that media center grille frames do
not block sound to any listener, especially of
midranges or tweeter.
• Engage boundary switch when cabinet
mounted.
• Engage “Screen Perforation” switch when
mounted behind a perforated screen.
• All PSB in-cabinet speakers require
accompanying powered subwoofers for
maximum performance.
• All PSB CHS models are compatible with
Platinum C4 and C2 Center Channel
Speakers.
• See manual for more installation hints.
Installation Notes
To Reach US Customer Service dial 1 888 772 0000 ext 4445 or 4342
Note: Depth dimensions exclude rear speaker connectors.
Add 1” plus required wire spacing.