SLS Audio HT805C Speaker User Manual
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1. the power cord should be unplugged from the outlet Do not expose the HT805W to rain or moisture Fire or electrical shock may result Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual Introduction Welcome to SLS Thank you for choosing SLS Loudspeakers SLS Loudspeakers is a leader in digital amplification and ribbon technology allowing for a new level of sound reproduction clarity and definition Various technologies and compo nents within the HT805 Series are proprietary to SLS and protected under letters patent Should you need to contact SLS you can visit our website at www sIsaudio com or contact our headquarters SLS Loudspeakers 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 866 395 5345 Toll Free 417 883 4549 Unpacking The HT805 Series loudspeakers are individually shipped in heavy duty cardboard boxes and are protected inside by foam packing material Step 1 Cut sealing tape on bottom or top end fold the carton flaps back and invert box and contents Step 2 Carefully lift the carton clear of inner contents Note do not cut through carton with sharp objects as you might damage cabinet finish We sugge2. 8 Woofer x2 Input Dual Binding Posts in Bi Dual Binding Posts in Bi Dual Binding Posts in Bi Wire Configuration Wire Configuration Wire Configuration 19 48 3cm H 10 5 26 7cm H 45 114 3cm H Dimensions 10 5 26 7cm W 27 68 5cm W 10 5 26 7cm W 11 25 28 6cm D 11 25 28 6cm D 12 5 31 8cm D Weight 25lbs 11 3kg 40lbs 18kg 66lbs 30kg Mounting Attachment P oint for 3 Attachment Point for 3 Floor Standing Only Party Hardware Party Hardware Finish Options Rosenut Cherry and High Gloss Black Rosenut Cherry and High Gloss Black Rosenut Cherry and High Gloss Black Model HT805W Operating Range 28 160Hz Max SPL calculated 1 Meter 115dB Cont 121dB Peak Amp Power 300 Watts Crossover Frequency 50Hz 160Hz Variable Transducer 12 High Excursion P oly cone Low Level RCA L R Input Output Connections Speaker Level Binding Post L R 18 45 7cm H Dimensions 15 25 38 7cm W 18 5 47cm D Weight 60lbs 27kg Mounting FloorStanding Only Finish Options Rosenut Cherry and High Gloss Black 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549
3. HT805 Series HT805S HT805C HT805T HT805W Owners Manual SUPERIOR LISTENING SYSTEMS AUDIO CLARITY REDEFINED Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual Important Safety Instructions CAUTION AA To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the back panel of the HT805W There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to SLS Loudspeakers or qualified personnel General Safety Read and follow all warnings operating and safety instructions in this manual and on the unit Do not use the HT805W near bathtubs sinks swimming pools or other locations where water is present The speakers should be positioned firmly on a level surface Make sure that the supporting object can handle the load weight of the speaker The line voltage selection switch must be set for the correct AC voltage present in the region of use 115VAC or 230VAC Operating the speaker outside these voltages or opposite of the selector switch setting may damage the electronics For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with same type of fuse and rating for operational voltage selection Do not place the HT805W near heat sources such as stoves heat registers radiators or other appliances that produce heat Power supply cords should be placed so that they will not be pinched by objects being placed on or against them During extended periods of non use
4. ase of a line level stereo output they would go to the input of the amplifer for the satellites Power switch for subwoofer PS 300 On will always apply power Auto will i deke bd Input received from dedicated subwoofer engage the sense circuit turning off the Uy PASS riie A LINE gada A utpu u i i vV subwoofer when no signal is present after a O E F deri p period of about 5 mins When signal is SN Monal Sete UPANA dedicated present at the inputs the subwoofer will ON AUTO OFF subwoofer output can use either the left e or right inputs automatically turn on PHASE CROSSOVER LEVEL Continuously variable phase control T Volume adjustment of subwoofer used to Adjustments can provide a better blend end in with the satellites between the subwoofer and satellites a ee when they are remotely located from each other HIGH LEVEL IN L gt lt R 2 gt Alternate input from amplifier powering stereo pair of speakers gt Ox L gt lt R 2 2 80Hz high pass filtered output signal goes directly to satellite speakers gt 0 Oc HIGH LEVEL OUT 230V 410V lt Line Voltage Selector Switch Fuse Holder Pz JU Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual Connection Diagram using a dedicated subwoofer output Switch set to FULL RANGE A Nu PSA 300 Input signal from dedicated subwoofer if i ZOR ei ou
5. can be done when multiple subwoofers are used in larger rooms Try to pick spots that are asymmetrical to the room dimensions as it will help overcome some effects of low frequency room resonances Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual Loudspeaker Positioning cont For the best stereo imaging setups position the speakers and the listening area at approximately the corners of an equilateral triangle The larger the triangle the bigger the soundstage buta less clearly defined center image The room will also play an increasing role in the sound The smaller the triangle the more immediate the presentation but with a smaller soundstage We encourage you to experiment within the following guidelines The speakers should be distanced away from the rear wall at least 6 to allow for proper operation of the bass port however for the best presentation in your room the distance between the loudspeaker and the rear wall should be 1 3 the length of the room If this is not practical try 1 5 the distance If the speaker needs to be placed close to the rear wall it should be treated with a sound absorbing material The listening position should be 2 3 s of the way into the room The speaker position relative to the room s side walls should not be within 33 percent of the distance to the back wall in order to smooth room nodes For an example if the speaker is 4ft from the back wall it Should b
6. ch as underneath a plasma screen The HT805C can be moved front to back on this tray to adjust the vertical angle of the cabinet The cabinet also has a provision for a third party wall mount bracket such as the MultiMount MM 022 from Allen Products The HT805C may also be used in the upright position with a speaker stand In this configuration the ribbon should be rotated 90 degrees The HT805T versions are built to the correct height of a typical listening position They should be placed on the floor and not be angled vertically They are provided with adjustable feet for stability and leveling on carpet or hard surfaces The HT805W subwoofer s should be placed near or between the front line of speakers Placing itin a corner will produce more bass but the sound may loose clarity We recommend spending some time experimenting with the best location using the phase and volume level on the subwoofer to determine the best combination for your particular room and preferences A shortcutto accomplish this is to temporary place the subwoofer at your primary listening location Listen at multiple areas in your room where you could place the subwoofer Listen to music for clarity and balance in the bass tones or listen to the noise source in your Home Theater receiver processor for Smoothness and maximum extension If you find a spot that you like move the subwoofer to that spot and the sound will be matched at your primary listening location This also
7. e no more then 3ft or greater then 5 3ft from the side wall Itis also recommended to toe in the left and right speakers so that the ribbon axis is aimed ata point Slightly behind the center of the listening area Speakers at 1 3 distance from rear wall Speakers at 1 5 distance from rear wall Optimum Setup 2nd Choice Setup Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual Loudspeaker Positioning cont In home theater setups it is best to try and keep all the speakers at an equal distance from the listening position If this is not possible use the level and delay controls on the electronics you are using to level match and time align the signal from each speaker location You may use the Large speaker setting on all HT805 series models HT805W Subwoofer Virtual Circle where speakers dee placed Ribbon Rotation Whatever vertical orientation the speaker ends up in make sure the ribbons rectangular opening is always long ways up This provides the best horizontal coverage for the listening area If the ribbon needs to be rotated remove the four screws and gently lift the unit out Rotate it 90 degrees place it back in the cabinet and replace the four screws Audio Connection The HT805 Series except subwoofer come standard with dual binding posts that are bi wire capable In a normal setup attach the positive and negative speaker wire ends to either set of binding posts red is no
8. ed in the designs do create a small field We recommend that all susceptible display devices maintain at least 12 clearance from the speaker enclosures These would not include Plasma projection or LCD televisions Those technologies are immune to magnetic interference Finish Care All cabinets in the HT805 series feature high quality finishes Care for them as you would any piece of fine furni ture Break In The HT805 series benefits from a 24 hour break in period at reasonable sound level before reaching optinum Sound quality Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual 4 Specifications Rev 602 Model HT805S HT805C HT805T Operating Range 44 40 000Hz 52 40 000Hz 30 40 000Hz Sensitivity 1W 1m 90dB 93dB 93dB Horizontal Coverage Angle 6dB 120 Degrees 120 Degrees 120 Degrees Vertical Coverage Angle 6dB_ 30 Degrees 30 Degrees 30 Degrees Power Handling 125 Watts RMS 250 Watts RMS 250 Watts RMS Max SPL calculated 1 Meter 111dB Cont 117dB Peak 117dB Cont 123dB Peak 117dB Cont 123dB Peak Recommended Amp Power for Max Output 250 Watts 500 Watts 500 Watts Nominal Impedance 8Ohms 40hms 4 Ohms Crossover Frequency 1500Hz Passive 1500Hz Passive 1500Hz Passive Transducers High Freq PRD500 Ribbon PRD500 Ribbon PRD500 Ribbon Low Freq 8 Woofer 8 Woofer x2
9. rmally positive black negative The gold plated links that are already attached to the binding posts will route the signal to both the woofers and the ribbon If bi wiring is preferred remove the links and run 2 pairs of separate cables between the Speaker and amplifier The ribbon is the top set of binding posts the woofer s the bottom set Depending on the cable used this can sometimes improve resolution of low level detail No additional equipment is needed to bi wire as removing the links does not bypass the internal crossover network Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual Audio Connection cont The HT805W subwoofer will accept both line level signals via RCA jacks or speaker level signals from an amplifier via the binding posts Do not use a mixture of line level and speaker level connections Whenever possible use the line level connections Use of the Full Range setting uses your receiver proces sor to control the crossover point between the subwoofer and satellites Alternatively use the Low Pass when connected to a normal stereo output or when your receiver processor settings give unsatifactory results Low Pass will engage the crossover knob for high frequency cut off adjustment typically set around 80Hz when used with the HT Series Satellites AV Tl Unaltered pass through output signal exactly matches input signal Used for optional additional subwoofers or in the c
10. st you retain the packaging for possible future use CAUTION A The speakers should be positioned firmly on a level surface Make sure that the supporting object can handle the load weight of the speaker Ifa third party mounting bracket is used confirm that the bracket is firmly mounted to the structure Serious injury can occur from dislodged speakers Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual General Use and Operation Loudspeaker Positioning The HT805 Series except the subwoofer has a very defined vertical dispersion which helps prevent interaction with the floor and ceiling and extends the nearfield listening area Itis important to set the speakers so the ribbon is approximately at the ear level of the listener s The speaker may also be tilted for proper aiming relative to the height that the speaker is placed The HT805S model should be used with a well damped speaker stand or placed on a braced shelf to achieve the correct height The best speaker stands are usually hollow steel that are filled with either sand or lead shot The cabinet also has a provision for a third party wall mount bracket such as the MultiMount MM 022 from Allen Products The speaker should maintain at least a 6 clearance from the rear wall for proper operation of the bass port e The HT805C model comes with a tray for vertical ribbon alignment when it is placed below ear level su
11. tput on receiver processor O ON AUTO OFF a AH TT Adjust level and phase a Ze TF O E E crossover disabled HIGH LEVEL IN SO De De a Output signal to optional 2nd subwoofer De a De a HH LEVEL DUT o a E Ge Connection Diagram using a line level stereo output Output signal to amplifier powering the LT satellites Switch set to LOW PASS Gard Stereo line level signal from preamplifier Oitz ZTU preferabley a 2nd independent signal EE H Mi from preamplifiers that have two outputs E Oa HE the 1st output would go directly to the amplifier powering the satellites A Y cable at the preamplifer for each channel can also be used to accomplish the same purpose Adjust crossover level a phase Output signal to amplifier powering the satellites Rev 602 1650 W Jackson Ozark MO 65721 417 883 4549 HT805 Series Owners Manual Adjust crossover level and phase Input signal from speaker Input signal from speaker output of receiver or power amplifier output of receiver or power amplifier bd 80Hz High Pass Output signal directly to satellites 80Hz High Pass Output signal directly to satellites Stray Magnetic Fields The ribbon used in the HT805 series does not produce any stray magnetic fields however the high performance woofers us
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