Owner`s manual

When a pair of Mythos Gem XLs is used in conjunction with a Definitive sub,
they may be connected either directly to the left and right channel of your amplifier
or receiver, or to the left and right speaker level outputs on a Definitive sub (when
the Definitive sub is connected via the high-level speaker wire inputs to the left and
right channel speaker outputs on your receiver). Connecting the Mythos Gem XLs to
a Definitive Sub (which includes a built-in high-pass crossover for the Mythos Gem
XLs) will result in greater dynamic range (the system can be played louder without
overdriving the satellites) and is recommended for most installations, especially
when the system is being used for home theater. Because this is the most common
set-up, the following instructions relate to wiring the Mythos Gem XLs to a
Definitive sub.
Wiring 2 Mythos Gem XLs and 1 Definitive Sub for Stereo (2-Channel) Use
1) First, wire the red (+) terminal of the left channel speaker wire output of your
receiver or amplifier to the red (+) terminal of the left channel speaker wire (high
level) input of your Definitive Sub.
2) Next, wire the black (-) terminal of the left channel speaker wire output of your
receiver or amplifier to the black (-) terminal of the left channel speaker wire (high
level) input of the Definitive sub.
3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the right channel.
4) Wire the red (+) terminal of the left Mythos Gem XL to the left channel red (+)
speaker wire (high level) on the back of the Definitive sub.
5) Wire the black (-) terminal of the left Mythos Gem XL to the left channel black (-)
speaker wire (high level) on the back of the Definitive sub.
6) Repeat steps 4 & 5 for the right Mythos Gem XL.
7) Set the low frequency filter control on the back of the Definitive sub to approximately
2 o’clock. Please note that the exact frequency will depend on many factors including
specific positions of the speakers in the room, so you might experiment with a slightly
higher or lower setting to achieve ideal blending between the sub and the satellites for
your particular set-up. Listen to a wide variety of music to determine the correct setting
for this in your system.
8) Set the subwoofer level control so that it sounds properly balanced with the satellites.
Please note that the exact level depends on many factors including your room size, posi
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tion of the speakers, etc. as well as your personal listening taste, so you might experi-
ment with the subwoofer level while listening to a wide variety of music until you
achieve the ideal setting for your system.
9) If your receiver allows you to choose whether or not the main speakers are to receive
a full-range signal, choose full range (or “Large Left and Right Main Speakers”).
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above and an additional 1 or 2 speakers will be located on the rear wall as described
above.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: When the Mythos Gem XL is used as a
rear or side surround speaker, the bass management of your receiver or decoder for
those channels should be set to “Small.”