Klipsch Synergy KSB 1.1 User Manual

95 dB sensitivity level (equivalent sound energy), resulting in realistic sound levels for surround
channel applications. A 3 dB increase in sensitivity is equivalent to doubling the wattage of your
power amplifier!
The KSB-S1 features Klipsch’s exclusive Wide-Dispersion Surround Technology ™ . This technology
utilizes two drivers aligned at 90° to one another to create an optimal 180° soundfield. The resulting
wide and evenly dispersed soundfield is perfectly suited for rear channel surround applications. This
unique Klipsch approach is ideal for the latest multi-channel (Dolby Digital® and DTS®) soundtracks
on DVD and laser disc formats, making Klipsch truly “Digital Ready.”
PLACEMENT OF THE KSB-S1 SURROUND SPEAKERS
One of the principle advantages of Klipsch’s unique Wide-Dispersion Surround Technology is greater
placement flexibility. Due to the full 180° coverage pattern, you can place the KSB-Sls on the rear
wall, side walls or even on the ceiling. The most common placement is on the side walls, adjacent to
the listening/viewing area, or on the rear wall facing the front of the room. When placed at the rear
of the room, leave at least one foot of clearance from the side walls. A height of approximately five
to seven feet from the floor to the base of the cabinet is recommended.
An alternative placement would be on the ceiling, either directly above or several feet behind the
listening area. The long dimension of the cabinet should be oriented with the front and rear of the
room, or with the side walls to compensate for room shape and layout. Optimal surround speaker
placement is highly dependent upon individual room layout and the resulting acoustics. Experiment
with speaker placement until you achieve a desirable balance of envelopment and directional cues.
Consult your Klipsch dealer for more specific guidance on placement to suit your particular home
theater room.
Wall Mounting
Mounting your KSB-S1 to a wall can be accomplished by using the supplied keyhole brackets on the
rear of the cabinet. These two brackets are vertically oriented to attach to a pair of wood screws
secured into wood wall studs.
Install the four rubber stick-on bumpers (one on each corner of the rear panel of the speaker) to pro¬
vide clearance between the wall and the cabinet for speaker wire. This will also prevent the speaker
from marring the wall.
Cut out the supplied template at the back of this manual and use it to mark the mounting hole loca¬
tions on the wall. If the template is not available, space the mounting screws 47s" apart on a vertical
line. Check the vertical orientation of the marked hole locations on the wall by aligning them (or the
template) with a torpedo level. Be sure to allow at least lYis" of clearance above the top screw to
accommodate the lVis" cabinet dimension above this screw and the l h" vertical slide needed to hook
the bracket on the screw heads.
Use a #10 or #12 (272-3" long) pan head wood screw to mount into a wood stud. Check the fit of
the screw head in the keyhole fitting of the speaker before installing, as screw head sizes do vary.
Drill the proper size pilot hole for the screw selected at the marked positions on the wall and install
the screws into the wall stud. Leave the back surface of the screw head protruding about 74" from
the wall surface. This will facilitate hooking the keyhole bracket over the screw head with the rubber
feet installed on the back of the cabinet. 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 appropriate type of drywall or masonry anchor to support the
weight of the KSB-S1 (six pounds) with a generous safety margin. Please consult your dealer, custom
installer or a building contractor in this situation.
In situations that require the speaker not be mounted flat on the wall, but angled, you may use an
adjustable wall bracket. Underneath the lower keyhole bracket is a threaded insert that will accept
the end of a bracket shaft with a 74 x 20 thread. The bracket shaft should fit through the large part
of the keyhole bracket opening. This keyhole fitting may be removed if it interferes with the bracket
shaft or jam nut. Consult your Klipsch dealer for assistance with the selection of an appropriate
bracket. Refer to the bracket manufacturer’s mounting and installation instructions for specifics on
attaching the bracket to a wall.

Klipsch Synergy KSB 1.1 Specifications

General

Brand	Klipsch
Model	Synergy KSB 1.1
Category	Speakers
Language	English