Owner`s manual
Connecting
Your
Loudspeakers
It is critical for proper performance that both speakers (left and right) be connect-
ed in proper phase. Note that one terminal on each speaker (the +) is colored red and
the other (the -)
is
colored black. Please make certain that you connect the red (+)
terminal on each speaker to the red (+) terminal
of
its channel on your amplifier or
receiver, and the black (-) terminal to the black (-) terminal. It is essential that both
speakers be connected in the same way to the amplifier (in phase).
If
you experience
a great lack
of
bass,
it
is likely that one speaker is out
of
phase with the other.
Usually
if
distortion
is
heard
when
the
speakers
are
being
driven
at
loud
levels,
it
is
caused
by
driving
(turning
up)
the
amplifier
too
loud
and
not
driving
the
speakers
with
more
power
than
they
can
handle. Remember,
most amplifiers
put
out
their
full
rated
power
well before
the
volume
control
is
turned
all
the
way
up! (Often,
turning
the
dial
half
way
up
is actually full
power.)
If
your
speakers
~istort
when
you play
them
loud,
turn
down
the
amplifier
or
get a
bigger
one.
Mythos
Gem
is
a
Very
Versatile
Speaker
The Mythos Gem is a tremendously versatile speaker which makes a perfect left
and right channel front satellite speaker (when used with a Definitive subwoofer)
as well as a superb rear or side surround speaker. We will describe the various
aspects
of
its use for both
of
these applications starting with the simplest instructions
first: for its use as a rear or side surround.
,
Positioning
the
Mythos
Gem
as a
Rear
or
Side
Surround
Speaker
For Rear
or
Side
Surround
Speakers
The Mythos Gem is designed to be extremely flexible in terms
of
their place-
ment when used as surround speakers. They may be used on the side walls, rear
walls or in the rear comers
of
the listening room. When placed along the side walls
the speakers should normally be located adjacent to or behind the listening position.
The speakers may also be placed near the rear comers
of
the room or located on the
rear wall.
If
you have your couch or listening position near or against the rear wall,
we suggest rear wall placement
of
the Mythos Gem with them positioned on either
side
of
the couch and in from the side wall. High placement is preferred; however,
midwall or floor placement is certainly acceptable. Normally speakers would be
hung on the wall with the input connection plate up against the wall, however, the
Mythos Gem may also be placed on shelves or stands.
Of
course, experimentation is
encouraged to get the best performance in your particular room. As a starting point,
we suggest mounting the speakers on the side walls behind the listening position
about 3-6 feet
off
the floor and halfway between the listening position and the rear
wall.
When using Mythos gem in Dolby EX and other
6.1
and
7.1
systems (which they
are perfect for), one pair will normally be located on the side walls as described