Owner`s manual

• Locate the wall stud that is the closest to your desired mounting location and drill the proper size
pilot hole in the wall. Allow at least 1
1
/2" of clearance space between the top of the screw head
and any barrier above it (ceiling or shelf).
• Use a #10 or #12 (2
1
/2 - 3" long) pan head wood screw to mount into the wall stud.
• Check the fit of the screw head in the keyhole fitting before installation as screw head sizes
do vary.
• Install the screw into the wall stud leaving the back surface of the screw head protruding about
1
/4-inch from the wall surface. This will facilitate hooking the keyhole bracket over the screw
head with the rubber feet installed. The clearance between the wall and the screw head may need
to be adjusted to achieve a proper fit.
• If a stud is not available, use the proper type and weight rating of drywall or masonry anchor
appropriate for the wall construction. Please consult your dealer, custom installer or a building
contractor in this situation.
• Do not use the keyhole mounting bracket for ceiling installations! Please consult your dealer,
custom installer or a building contractor in this situation.
SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS
Switch your electronics OFF when making all connections! When making any type of speaker wire
connection, be sure to observe proper polarity (+ to + and - to -). Most speaker wire is insulated, two
conductor, stranded construction and is color-coded or has some distinguishing feature differentiating
the two conductors. Speaker wire connectors on most loudspeakers and amplifiers are also color-
coded. Typically, RED is positive (+) and BLACK is negative (-), or ground. It does not matter which
conductor is connected to the positive or negative terminals of your equipment as long as you are
consistent. Be sure that the connections from all of the amplifier channels to all of the speakers in
your system are connected in a like manner. If not, the quantity of bass will be reduced and the stereo
image will be compromised. Be careful to avoid excess bare wire or loose strands of wire at the con-
nections. This could cause a short between adjacent positive and negative terminals, damaging your
amplifier. Eighteen gauge (AWG) wire is the minimum size recommended for short distances with
larger gauges recommended for longer runs. Consult your Klipsch dealer for specific suggestions.
Connect the SB-1 to the “Front” or “Main” channel speaker outputs of your system’s power amplifier.
Connect the SC.5 to the “Center” channel speaker output of your system’s power amplifier.
Connect the SS.5 to the “Rear” or “Surround” channel speaker outputs of your system’s power
amplifier. When connecting surround speakers to the rear channels of a 5.1 channel system, it is
important that they are hooked up to the appropriate left and right rear channels as the surround
effects are in stereo.
BASS MANAGEMENT
Most surround sound electronics are equipped with a bass management system that permits the selec-
tion of a full- or limited-range (bass filtered) operation for each speaker. You will normally configure
the main channels of your surround processor for the “Large” or “Full Range” setting. This will pro-
vide a full range signal to the SB-1s when used without an optional subwoofer. If a powered sub-
woofer is connected to the systems main channels, the “Large” setting will again be selected. Some
subwoofers provide bass filtering for your main speakers when they are connected directly to the sub-
woofer. This type of hookup can reduce distortion and increase the dynamic capabilities of your
main speakers. If the subwoofer is connected to a line level subwoofer output on your electronics,
you can filter the bass signals from your main speakers by selecting the “Small” or “Limited Range”
setting for the main channels. Set the center and surround channels to the “Small” or “Limited
Range” setting. Consult your Klipsch dealer for more specifics on the bass management configuration
of your electronics.
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