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Snell QBx 20 Monitor User Manual

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QBx
Owner’s Manual
15 Mini
20 Monitor
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Snell QBx 20 Monitor Specifications

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BrandSnell
ModelQBx 20 Monitor
CategorySpeakers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Specifications

Product Descriptions

Qbx 20 Monitor

Overview of the Snell QBx 20 Monitor loudspeaker, detailing its features and applications.

Qbx Center

Overview of the Snell QBx Center loudspeaker, focusing on its role in home theater systems.

Qbx 15 Mini

Overview of the compact Snell QBx 15 Mini loudspeaker, suitable for limited spaces.

Qbx Technology

"Butterfly" Grille Cutout

Special grille design to prevent undesirable high-frequency reflections.

Elliptical Baffle Edges

Rounded baffle edges to minimize sound wave reflections for smoother response.

High-Loss Sandwich Baffle

Multi-layer baffle construction that reduces cabinet resonance and improves sound clarity.

Hand-Tuned Crossover

Crossover networks individually tuned to ensure accurate phase and frequency response.

How to Place Your Speaker Systems

Front Speaker Separation

Guidance on optimal spacing between front speakers for a wide stereo image.

Speaker Distance

Ensuring equal distance from speakers to the listener for precise sound placement.

Aiming the Front Speakers

Tips on angling front speakers towards the listener for optimal sound dispersion.

Speaker Placement Details

Front Speaker Toe-In

Adjusting speaker angle towards the listener to enhance the stereo effect.

Location Affects Bass

Understanding how room boundaries influence bass response and finding the best location.

Surround Speaker Placement

Recommendations for placing surround speakers to create a diffuse sound field.

Specific Placement Adjustments

Qbx 20 Monitor Placement Switch

Using the placement switch for the QBx 20 Monitor in different room boundary conditions.

Qbx Center Placement

Optimal positioning of the QBx Center speaker for dialogue and soundtrack centering.

Connecting the Speakers

Choosing Cable

Recommendations for speaker cable gauge and type for optimal connection.

Basic Connections

Standard wiring procedures for QBx 20 Monitor, QBx 15 Mini, and QBx Center speakers.

Bi-Wiring

Instructions for bi-wiring the QBx 20 Monitor for improved audio performance.

Bi-Amplifying

Using One Amplifier for Bass and High End

Connecting separate amplifiers for bass and treble drivers of the QBx 20 Monitor.

Using One Amplifier for Each Speaker

Using identical amplifiers for each QBx 20 Monitor speaker for dedicated channel amplification.

Advanced System Integration

Using With a Multichannel Surround Processor

Configuring speaker settings (SMALL/LARGE) for multichannel systems with or without a subwoofer.

Care and Handling

How to Care for Your Speakers

Guidelines for cleaning speaker surfaces using mild cleaning agents and soft cloths.

Listening Levels and Power Handling

Advice on operating amplifiers to prevent distortion and protect speaker drivers.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms

Details of the five-year limited warranty for defects in materials and workmanship.

Service Information

Instructions on how to obtain service and contact Snell Acoustics for repairs.

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