MK Sound CS-150 - Manual (Page 9)

You have two sets of mounting locations (4 holes per set). You can use either set of mounting holes on the
mounting plate to adjust the location of the speaker depending on the floor covering and the moulding at the
base of the wall.
First drill a 1/8" pilot hole to a depth of 1", at a downward angle of 15 degrees. Then use the two # 8 x
1-1/2" Flat Head Wood Screws to attach the Wall Mount Bracket to the baseboard. Angle the screw at a 15
degree angle when fastening the screw through the wall plate. Have a helper hold the speaker securely against
the wall while you attach the screws. Note that there is a recess at the bottom of the back baffle of the Column
Surround cabinet that forms a channel that can be used for speaker wire routing.
Repeat these instructions to mount the second stand.
If you have further questions about assembling your column Surrounds, please call the M&K factory at (818)
701-7010 or through email at [email protected].
7. CUSTOM MODES & REMOTE OPERATION (CS-150 ONLY)
IMPORTANT: The following options are provided for enthusiasts and installers who wish to
experiment with their systems.
The design of the CS-150 Tripole ® speaker provides a tremendous amount of flexibility. Because it is
designed as if it is two separate speakers (a Direct radiator and a Dipole), you can independently vary the
amount of output from either the Direct radiator or the Dipole elements.
By adjusting the ratio of sound produced by these elements, you can fine-tune the speaker to your
listening environment or personal preference. You make these adjustments by choosing which input terminals,
jumpers, and (if desired) resistors are used to connect the speaker to the amplifier.
PLEASE NOTE: The sensitivity of the speaker is slightly different in each of the surround modes.
For critical listening, when switching from one mode to another, you should re-calibrate the level of the
surround channels.
Regardless of configuration, the Ground (-) lead from the amplifier must connect to Terminal 2.
a. Dipole Mode
To operate in the Dipole mode, connect the positive (+) lead to Terminal 1. Use no jumper.
b. Tripole ® Mode
To operate in the Tripole mode, must connect the positive (+) lead to Terminal 1 and insert the
jumper between terminals 3 and 4.
c. Tripole ® With Attenuated Dipole Elements
Compared to the standard Tripole ® configuration, the output from the Direct (front) drivers will be
unchanged, but there will be significantly reduced output from the Dipole (side) drivers.
To attenuate the Dipole elements, connect the positive (+) lead to Terminal 3, and insert the jumper
between terminal 3 and 4.
d. Tripole ® With Adjustable Attenuated Direct Radiator
Compared to the standard Tripole ® configuration, the output from the Dipole (side) drivers will be
unchanged, but there will be reduced output from the Direct drivers. This configuration will give
you a sound more like the Dipole configuration.
To adjust the attenuation of the Direct Radiator element, connect the positive (+) lead to Terminal
1 and insert a 5 watt resistor between terminals 3 and 4. The resistor can be any value between
2 and 11 ohms. The larger the value of the resistor, the greater the attenuation.
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