MK Sound SS-500 - Manual (Page 7)

When an amplifier clips, its sound becomes harsh and grating, and a break-up is often audible in the bass
frequencies. It will become uncomfortable to listen to, compared to a slightly lower volume level. When you are listening
at high volume levels, be aware of the onset of clipping distortion, and turn the volume down slightly if the sound takes
on the character described above.
When tone controls or equalizers are used to boost frequencies, the problem occurs much more rapidly. Even a
small boost of low or high frequencies can easily double the power requirement and lead to amplifier clipping at moder-
ate levels. Therefore, you should use your tone controls judiciously, avoiding extreme boosts of the bass and treble
controls, especially when you are listening at high volume levels.
The best way to avoid speaker damage is to use common sense. Use moderate boosts of tone controls or
equalizers, at the very most. Listen carefully for any harshness and break-up, especially at high volume levels, and turn
down the volume when needed. If you cannot get enough volume, you may need to consider a higher-powered
amplifier. If you have any questions about this, please contact M&K, and we will be happy to discuss it with you further.
8. IF YOU NEED SERVICE
Contact your dealer or M&K with a complete description of the problem. Please have the unit's model and serial
numbers (found on the back of the cabinet), date of purchase, and your dealer's name. You can call M&K between
8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, at (818) 701-7010. If you call outside these hours, leave a
message, and we will return your call. Alternatively, an e-mail may be sent to [email protected].
DO NOT RETURN YOUR SPEAKERS TO THE FACTORY FOR SERVICE
WITHOUT OBTAINING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
All M&K speakers (except for subwoofers) carry a ten year limited parts and labor warranty. This warranty is
transferable to new owners. It does not cover abuse, misuse, repairs by unauthorized service stations, speakers without
serial numbers, and those damaged in shipping or by accident. If you have any questions about the warranty, please
contact M&K.
9. CABINET MAINTENANCE
The genuine oak veneer or painted black cabinets of your M&K SS-500s have a furniture-grade finish that will
maintain its attractive appearance with proper care.
Treat the cabinet as you would any piece of fine furniture. If your cabinet is natural oak, rubbing the wood
periodically with an oil or polish will enhance its beauty and protect its finish as long as you own it. If your cabinet is
painted black oak, regular dusting and cleaning is all that is required. Matching black paint can be used if necessary to
repair any surface damage.
10. SPECIFICATIONS
IMPEDANCE: 4 ohms
MINIMUM POWER: 10 watts RMS
RECOMMENDED POWER: 50 watts RMS to 200 watts RMS
MAXIMUM POWER:
400 watts RMS unclipped peaks
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 100 - 20 KHz (high frequencies above 8 KHz are not rolled off)
DIMENSIONS (HWD):
14 3/4” x 7 1/4” x 6 1/2”
WEIGHT: 14.5 lbs
DIPOLE SURROUND SPEAKER
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