MK Sound K-9 - Manual (Page 4)

page 4 powered subwoofers
2. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations! You have just made perhaps the most exciting and dramatic addition that you could make
to your audio or multichannel audio/video system. The new dimension of deep and powerful bass provided by
your M&K K-series powered subwoofer will thrill and excite you.
We encourage you to read this owner's manual, as there is a great deal of information provided here to help
you get the best possible performance. This manual gives you basic hook-up instructions first, followed by more
detailed technical, installation, and service information.
If you have any questions about your Subwoofer, please contact your M&K dealer, or call us directly at (818)
701-7010, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. We will be more than happy to help you with any question,
no matter how simple or complex it may be. You can also access our web site at: www.mksound.com or send
us an email to [email protected].
3. WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR SUBWOOFER
M&K Subwoofers perform well in most room locations. Unless your ear is a foot or two away from the
Subwoofer, you will hear the deep bass coming exclusively from your Satellite (or main) speakers. There is no
need to place your Subwoofer in-between the Satellite speakers.
For the best performance, we recommend that your subwoofer be placed against a wall, preferably
in a corner.
The ideal place for the subwoofer is the corner with the best structural strength. If the corners are roughly
equal in construction, use the corner nearest the listening position. If the listening position is in the front half of
the room, place the subwoofer in a front corner. If the listening position is in the back of the room, place the
subwoofer in a back corner.
Feel free to experiment with the orientation of the subwoofer cabinet. Sometimes the best sound results
from aiming the subwoofer's driver directly into the wall (1" to 2" from the wall itself).
If possible, avoid corners near doorways or openings.
Another option to find the best location for the subwoofer is to place the subwoofer at the listening position
and walk around the room. Stand in and near each corner. The location where you hear the tightest bass with
the most impact is probably the best location in the room for the subwoofer.
If you are using multiple subwoofers, place them in the same location. Stacking is best, but you can also
put them side by side. This also applies if you are using a K-10 and a K-11 to make a push-pull, dual driver
subwoofer. See Section 8, page 10.
Alternately, you can put multiple subwoofers in different locations. This is appropriate when you have
limited choices in locating the subwoofer and none of the available locations work well. Try to place multiple
subwoofers at equal distances from the listening position to avoid phase cancellation.
Ultimately, the amount and quality of bass you get in your room are dependent on the room itself. Low
frequency bass sounds are affected most by the size of the room and the method of construction used to build
it. All rooms are different when it comes to reproducing bass, and in any given room, bass quantity and quality
changes when the Subwoofer is moved from one location to another.