RBH Sound T-30LSE User manual

382 Marshall Way, Layton, Utah • USA • 84041
Toll Free: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.rbhsound.com
It is RBH Sound policy to continuously incorporate improvements
into products; all specications are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2009 RBH Sound. All Rights Reserved.
T-30LSE
L I MI TED EDI T IO N SPE AKER
R E D E F I N I N G T H E W A Y Y O U E X P E R I E N C E S O U N D . ™
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Contents ..............................................1
Introduction.........................................2
Enclosure .............................................3
Crossover..............................................3
Drive Units...........................................4
Speaker Positioning ...............................5
Attaching Speaker Cables .......................6
Setup Suggestions.................................7
Break-in Period .....................................8
Care and Cleaning..................................9
Specifications .......................................10
Safety Instructions................................10
Warranty ..............................................11
Contents

Page 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your
purchase of an RBH T-30LSE
loudspeaker! Your speaker is
the result of many years of
research and development
dedicated to producing high
quality products for home audio
and audio/video systems.
This manual contains fea-
tures, setup recommendations
and specifications for the RBH
T-30LSE high performance
loudspeaker. We recommend
you thoroughly read through
the material contained in this
manual before connecting your
loudspeaker. This will ensure
that you have an understanding
of how to setup your speaker
for optimum performance.
In 2006, celebrating thirty
years in business and continu-
ing RBH Sound’s tradition
of excellence in loudspeaker
craftsmanship, we developed our
highest performance freestand-
ing tower speaker, the T-30LSE.
The T-30LSE is the result
of combining the latest in
loudspeaker technologies
with over three decades of
engineering expertise. At the
forefront of the best-of-the-
best freestanding loudspeak-
ers, the T-30LSE is an audio
enthusiast’s dream come true.
Higher resolution and
increased articulation are the
end result of the T-30LSE’s
design. The T-30LSE’s woofers
and tweeters are arranged in a
dispersion averaging alignment
which focuses the sound at the
listening position for unbeliev-
able imaging. Another benefit of
this alignment is reduced sound
reflections from other surfaces in
the listening environment. These
sonic attributes are not typically
found in a speaker capable of
delivering the sound pressure
levels the T-30LSE can produce.
Imagine bass so strong, yet
so balanced. Now, imagine this
power coupled with acoustic
detail and resolution so pure
and so refined, you’ll have to
double-check to make sure
the performance isn’t live
in your listening room.
The 3-way T-30LSE loudspeaker
provides pristine audio clar-
ity, producing extreme sound
pressure levels, and is designed
for high-end listening rooms
and larger home theaters. The
T-30LSE truly is a work of art.
However, like a work of art, this
speaker is limited to 100 pair,
each pair personally signed by
the man who founded RBH Sound
30 years ago, Roger B. Hassing.

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Enclosure
Cabinets are constructed of
¾-inch medium density fiber-
board due to its inert proper-
ties. The thickness of the front
baffles also prevents excess
acoustic radiation. Sophisti-
cated computer modeling and
measurement techniques are
used extensively in the RBH
loudspeaker design process.
Crossover
Steep acoustic slope cross-
overs are used to integrate
the drivers. The use of steep
crossover slopes allow high
power handling, minimize
driver interaction anomalies, and
maximize the clarity with which
each driver is able to produce its
respective frequency band. Large
oversized gold binding posts
ensure a good electrical contact.
Frequency response graph of the T-30LSE

Page 4
Drive Units
The T-30LSE’s mid-range and
bass drive units are of the highest
quality and feature proprietary
cutting-edge aluminum cone
technology. The two 10-inch long-
throw subwoofers deliver plentiful
amounts of low frequency infor-
mation. Mid-bass through lower
treble frequencies are accurately
reproduced through four 6½-inch
woofers offering extended dynamic
range and lower distortion. Three
1-inch silk-dome high perfor-
mance tweeters provide generous
crystal clear high frequencies with
unbelievable detail and accuracy.
Working in harmony together, all
drive units are governed by an
extensive filter network to convey
the sonic realism you’d expect
from this reference-grade speaker.

Page 5
Speaker Positioning
In order to extract the best
possible sound from you speaker
system, it is important to de-
termine where the speakers will
sound the best in your listening
room. Room reflections from
the floor, ceiling and side walls
influence the balance, imaging
and overall sonic quality at the
listening position. Experiment
with the speaker placement to
determine which location offer
the best overall sound. It is
important that the T-30LSEs are
positioned so the tweeters face
toward the center of the listen-
ing position. If the tweeters are
not placed properly, there will
be a great reduction in imaging,
sound staging and overall per-
formance of the speaker system.

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Attaching Speaker Cables
When using a banana jack to attach
speaker cables to the binding post
terminals, insert the speaker cables
into the banana jack. Next insert the
banana jack into the hole provided in
the top of the terminal. Repeat for the
other speaker cable(s) as necessary.
If not using a banana jack, simply
loosen the binding nut to allow the
hole in the side of the terminal to
become exposed. Strip ¼-inch of
the insulation from the end of the
speaker cable and insert the exposed
wire end into the now exposed hole
in the side of the terminal. Tighten
the binding nut by turning the nut
clockwise until the speaker cable
is secured. Repeat for the other
speaker cable(s) as necessary.
Standard Wiring Diagram
Bi-amplifying Wiring Diagram
NOTE: Connecting
strapes must be
removed before
bi-amping or
bi-wiring.
Attaching Speaker Cables
To Tweeters
and Mid-range
To Woofers

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Setup Suggestions
As a general guide, use the room
layout diagram shown below and follow
the descriptions when setting up a home
theater system. Some speakers shown
in the room layout diagram may not be
applicable to your individual system.
Front Main Speakers
As a starting point, place your left and
right front speakers at least 15 inches
from the wall and 7-feet apart from each
other. The distance from the listening
position to each speaker should be close
to the distance that separates the two
main speakers. Angling the speakers inward
towards the listening position may give a
more spacious and realistic sound stage.
Center Channel Speaker
The Center Channel Speaker should
be placed between both left and right
main speakers. Often this positioning
dictates placing the speaker either directly
above or below a television monitor.
NOTE: There are several different surround formats available. Dolby Pro-Logic, Pro-Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS
generally have a 5 speaker plus subwoofer requirement. Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES add a center rear speaker. Dolby
TrueHD and DTS Master Audio available only on Blu-ray disc, generally have a 7.1 requirement. Please consult your audio/
video professional to determine which system is best for you and how many speakers you will require.

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Setup Suggestions (continued)
Rear Surround Speakers
The Surround Speakers may
be placed either above, behind
or to the sides of the listening
position. The listening position
should be centered between
the surround speakers. For best
performance, you may want to
experiment with angling the sur-
round speakers either towards or
away from the listening position.
Subwoofer
Placement of the subwoofer
will largely determine quality,
quantity, and extension of the
bass frequencies within your
listening room. Bass frequen-
cies are reinforced by close
room boundaries. Placing the
subwoofer in a corner will make
the subwoofer sound louder and
boost the very lowest frequen-
cies. Placing the subwoofer
away from walls will provide
the least reinforcement, making
the bass sound subjectively
thinner than if the woofer were
close to a wall. Good results can
usually be obtained by placing
a subwoofer along a wall 1-3
feet from a corner. Experiment
with subwoofer placement and
the amplifier controls to achieve
the proper bass balance.
Break-in Period
Speakers are mechanical as
well as electrical devices. Much
in the same way automobile
engines need break-in mile-
age before performing their
best, audio speakers need to
be broken in before their true
sonic qualities become appar-
ent. This is especially true of
higher quality speakers, such
as those you have purchased.
Plan on giving your speak-
ers several hours of playing
time to adequately break-in.
As the speaker breaks in, the
driver suspension will loosen up
resulting in an increase in low
frequency response, improved
definition, clarity and detail.

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Care and Cleaning
To keep up the appearance
and speaker maintenance of
your speaker, lets start with the
cabinet. Whether your cabinet
boasts a real wood veneer, or
a shiny black laminate finish
it’s still going to get dusty.
You will definitely want to keep
typical furniture polishes or
sprays away from your speaker
cabinet. Simply cleaning the
cabinet with a soft cloth,
perhaps lightly dampened by
water should easily remove any
dust. Wiping dust away from
the grille, toward the back of
the speaker is recommended.
Grilles attract dust, and if
you bump your dusting cloth
against the edge of grile,
you’re likely to see a dusty
residue appear on the grille.
Grilles can get pretty dusty,
part of their job is to protect
your speaker’s drivers, and if
they’re not capturing and hold-
ing dust, they’re not doing their
job. To clean the grille, carefully
vacuum to remove the dust.
Avoid touching your drivers as
much as possible but dust can
certainly build up on drivers too.
If your drivers have become seri-
ously dusty, try using a clean dry
soft bristle paintbrush to remove
the dust by lightly brushing off
the dust, or use a can of com-
pressed air to blow the dust off.

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Specications
Model Name/Number: T-30LSE
Primary Use: Freestanding Tower Speaker
Series: Signature Reference Series
System Type: 3-way Sealed & Bass Reflex
Frequency Response: 18Hz — 20kHz ± 3dB
Sensitivity: 91dB (2.83 Volts @ 1 Meter)
Recommended Power: 150-700 Watts
Drive Units: (2) 10” (254mm) Aluminum Cone Subwoofers
(4) 6½” (165mm) Aluminum Cone Woofers
(3) 1” (25mm) Silk Dome Tweeters
Crossover Frequency: 80Hz, 2200Hz
Crossover Slope: Asymmetrical 6-18dB/Octave
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Color: Custom Veneers Only*
Grille: Black Cloth
Video Shielding: No
Finished Dimensions: 15½” W x 60½” H x 18” D
Weight: 160 Lbs.
Warranty: 5 Years
*Choose from 30 hardwood veneer finishes.
When using your speaker, basic
safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury.
1. Read and understand all instruc-
tions in the user manual before
operating the T-30LSE speaker.
2. Retain the user manual for
future reference.
3. Follow all warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and any
marked on the T-30LSE speaker.
4. Never touch the drivers or push
objects of any kind into the
speaker through the grilles.
5. The speaker should be con-
nected to a power supply
compatible with speakers power
consumption requirements.
6. Place speaker a safe distance
from all heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or heaters.
7. Do not operate the speaker
near water—for example, near a
bathtub, kitchen sink or in a wet
basement; or a swimming pool.
8. Speaker wires should be routed
so they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them.
9. Any service or repair required
must be performed by a quali-
fied, RBH authorized dealer.
Safety Instructions

Page 11
Situation Probable Cause Solutions
No sound from
speakers.
Speaker wire is
not connected.
Make sure wire is prop-
erly connected at both
the speaker and the
amplifier observing
the proper polarity.
Speaker selector on
amplifier is not on.
Activate the proper speaker
selector or amplifier.
No sound from
one speaker.
Balance control on
receiver or preamp
is not centered.
Place balance con-
trol in the center.
Speaker wire not
completely connected.
Check all connections at
amplifier and speakers.
Only the woofer or
midrange/tweeter
is playing.
Bi-amp clips are
not intact.
Make certain gold
bi-amp clips are in place
and tightened down.
Very little bass
and/or imaging.
Speakers and/or
subwoofers are wired
out of phase.
Check entire system for
proper polarity and make
adjustments as necessary.
Troubleshooting
Your T-30LSE loudspeaker
speaker is covered by a limited
warranty against defects in
materials and workmanship
for a period of 5 years from
the original date of purchase.
This warranty is provided by
the authorized RBH Sound
dealer where the speaker was
purchased. Warranty repair will
be performed only when your
purchase receipt is presented as
proof of ownership and date of
purchase. Defective parts will
be repaired or replaced without
charge by your dealer’s store or
the location designated by your
dealer authorized to service
RBH Sound products. Charges
for unauthorized service and
transportation cost are not
reimbursable under this war-
ranty. This warranty becomes
void if the product has been
damaged by alteration, misuse or
neglect. The warrantor assumes
no liability for property damage
or any other incidental or con-
sequential damage whatsoever
which may result from the failure
of this product. Any and all war-
ranties of merchantability and
fitness implied by law are limited
to the duration of this express
warranty. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply
to you. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
Warranty

382 Marshall Way, Layton, Utah • USA • 84041
Toll Free: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.rbhsound.com
It is RBH Sound policy to continuously incorporate improvements
into products; all specications are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2009 RBH Sound. All Rights Reserved.
T-30LSE
L I MI TED EDI T IO N SPE AK ER
R E D E F I N I N G T H E W A Y Y O U E X P E R I E N C E S O U N D . ™
O W N E R S M A N U A L