McIntosh CS100 - Manual (Page 4)

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For use in a Music System
For optimum re-
sults from a music
system, place the
Loudspeakers on
either side of the
listening area and
rotate the Loud-
speaker’s baffle
toward the listening
area. Refer to figure
2. Use multiple
pairs for optimum
coverage in large
rooms.
For use in a Home Theater
When using the CS100 as a front or main Loudspeaker
keep the Loud-
speakers as close
to the front wall as
possible. Ideally,
the center Loud-
speaker should be
located on the same
plane as the televi-
sion or projection
screen. The left and
right Loudspeakers
should be posi-
tioned no farther in
than the outside of
the screen or moni-
tor. Refer to figures
3 and 4.
When using the
CS100 as a sur-
round Loudspeaker,
the CS100 can be
used as either a
direct or diffuse
surround Loud-
speaker. For direct
operation, direct
the Loudspeaker
baffle toward the
listening area as illustrated in figure 3. For a diffused
surround sound operation, direct the Loudspeaker baffle
toward a back wall or corner as illustrated in figure 4.
Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the
best location for the CS100 Loudspeaker System.
10 -3/8 "
26.35cm
12 -7/16 "
31.60cm
10 -5/8 "
26.99cm
5 -9/16 "
14.13cm
6"
15.24cm
Location in the Room
Do to the nature of installing the CS100 Ceiling Loud-
speaker System, it is important to consider any possible
future changes likely to be made to the room, like furni-
ture placement, before deciding on the locations for the
CS100s.
The tweeter and
midrange baffle of
the Loudspeaker
have been angled to
deliver accurate on-
axis response to the
listening position.
The baffle must be
properly positioned to deliver the best sound. Refer to the
dispersion pattern in figure 1.
Installation Overview
The CS100 Ceiling Loudspeaker System is designed to
mount into the ceiling of a typical room. Before choosing
the location in the ceiling for the CS100, it is important to
read “Location in the Room” for the best possible perfor-
mance. When mounting the Ceiling Loudspeaker System
to a building structure, it is important to follow all of the
local building/construction codes. Make sure the ceiling
structural members can support a weight of 45 pounds
(five times the net weight) for each CS100. The ceiling
thickness should be a minimum of 3/8 inch (0.95cm) for
secure mounting of the CS100.
It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh
Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and
operation, install the CS100 Loudspeaker System and any
associated audio equipment.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 1