Monster THX Select SL200-TWR User Manual

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Monster THX Select SL200-TWR Specifications

General

Brand	Monster
Model	THX Select SL200-TWR
Category	Speakers
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Precautions

Power Source Safety

Safety guidelines for connecting to power outlets and identifying correct power sources.

Power Cord Safety

Safe routing and inspection of AC power cords to prevent hazards.

Electrical Shock Hazards

Precautions against liquid contact and potential electrical shock.

Storm and Heat Precautions

Actions during storms and avoiding placement near heat sources.

Non-Serviceable Parts Warning

Warning against attempting self-repair; consult manual for service.

Appropriate Voltage Setting

Ensuring the correct voltage setting for your geographic area.

General Operating Precautions

Amplifier Power Limits

Underpowering Speakers

Safe Speaker Unpacking

Individual Speaker Specifications

Tower Speaker 200 (THX SL200-TWR)

Monitor Speaker 100 (THX SL100-MTR)

Monitor Speaker 200 (THX SL200-MTR)

Dipole Surround Speaker 100 (THX SL100-DSR)

Tower Bass Module 200 (THX SL200-PSM)

Subwoofer 200 (THX SL200-SW)

Speaker Placement Guidelines

Preparation Before Connecting

Essential pre-connection checks including safety and component checks.

General Placement Advice

Guidelines for speaker placement, avoiding boundaries and enclosed spaces.

Installing Speaker Spikes

Instructions for installing and adjusting spikes for optimal speaker positioning.

Non-Conductive Spike Covers

Proper use of non-conductive spike covers to prevent signal interference.

Front Channel Speaker Placement

Front Speaker Positioning Steps

Step-by-step instructions for positioning front channel speakers for optimal sound.

Placement Measurement Tip

Center Channel Speaker Placement

Horizontal Speaker Mounting

Important Placement Considerations

Vertical Placement Recommendations

Subwoofer Placement Strategies

Four Subwoofer System Layout

Two Subwoofer System Layout

Single Subwoofer System Layout

Surround Speaker Placement

Dipole Surround Speaker Mounting

Wall-Mounting Dipole Surround Speakers

Mounting Hardware and Instructions

Speaker Connections Guide

Connection Preparation Steps

Single Cable Connection Method

Bi-Wire and Bi-Amp Connection

Monitor to Bass Module Connection

Non-Conductive Spike Cover Use

Subwoofer and Bass Module Connections

Line Level Subwoofer Connections

Speaker Level Subwoofer Connections

Tower Bass Module Setup and Grilles

Connecting Tower Bass Modules

Speaker Grille Installation

Speaker Tuning, Calibration & Balancing

Subwoofer Levels and Balancing

Steps to set and balance subwoofers and bass modules before system calibration.

Subwoofer Switch Settings

Adjusting the THX mode switch for single, dual, or quad subwoofer setups.

Subwoofer Calibration Procedure

Detailed steps for calibrating subwoofer gain and crossover frequencies.

Powered Bass Module Adjustment

Matching powered bass module output to monitor speakers when using 'SUB' mode.

System Calibration and Fine Tuning

Fine Tuning Overview

Summary of the four steps for optimal system fine-tuning: phase, levels, distance, EQ.

Phase Correction and Polarity

Verifying speaker polarity to ensure correct soundstage and bass impact.

Setting Speaker Levels

Adjusting individual channel levels to 85 dB using a dB meter.

Setting Speaker Distance

Accurately measuring and inputting speaker distances into the AV receiver.

Room Equalization Techniques

Methods for equalizing the system, including auto-mode and manual adjustments.