T30-LSE - RBH Sound
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1. 2 10 inch l Subwoofers l Page 4 SD Lia Listening Postion Speaker Positioning In order to extract the best possible sound from you speaker system it is important to de termine where the speakers will sound the best in your listening room Room reflections from the floor ceiling and side walls influence the balance imaging and overall sonic quality at the listening position Experiment with the speaker placement to determine which location offer the best overall sound It is Page 5 important that the T 30LSEs are positioned so the tweeters face toward the center of the listen ing position If the tweeters are not placed properly there will be a great reduction in imaging sound staging and overall per formance of the speaker system Attaching Speaker Cables When using a banana jack to attach speaker cables to the binding post the top of the terminal Repeat for the other speaker cable s as necessary If not using a banana jack simply loosen the binding nut to allow the hole in the side of the terminal to become exposed Strip inch of the insulation from the end of the speaker cable and insert the exposed wire end into the now exposed hole in the side of the terminal Tighten the binding nut by turning the nut clockwise until the speaker cable is secured Repeat for the other speaker cable s as necessary terminals in2. dusty residue appear on the grille Page 9 Grilles can get pretty dusty part of their job is to protect your speaker s drivers and if they re not capturing and hold ing dust they re not doing their job To clean the grille carefully vacuum to remove the dust Avoid touching your drivers as much as possible but dust can certainly build up on drivers too If your drivers have become seri ously dusty try using a clean dry soft bristle paintbrush to remove the dust by lightly brushing off the dust or use a can of com pressed air to blow the dust off Specifications Model Name Number Primary Use Series System Type Frequency Response Sensitivity Recommended Power Drive Units Crossover Frequency Crossover Slope T 30LSE Freestanding Tower Speaker Signature Reference Series 3 way Sealed amp Bass Reflex 18Hz 20kHz 3dB 91dB 2 83 Volts 2 1 Meter 150 700 Watts 2 10 254mm Aluminum Cone Subwoofers 4 6 165mm Aluminum Cone Woofers 3 1 25mm Silk Dome Tweeters 80Hz 2200Hz Asymmetrical 6 18dB Octave Impedance 4 Ohms Color Custom Veneers Only Grille Black Cloth Video Shielding No Finished Dimensions 15 W x 60 H x 18 D Weight 160 Lbs Warranty 5 Years Choose from 30 hardwood veneer finishes Safety Instructions When using your speaker basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of 7 Do not operate the speaker near
3. T SOLSE OWNERS MANUAL REDERPUN ING THE WAT YOU Ex PERIENCE SOUND Contents Contents Introduction ssir Enclosure Crossover Dave UNS ante Speaker Positioning eeesss Attaching Speaker Cables Setup Suggestions eeeeeeeee Break in Period ssccceecceseceecceseeeeees Care and Cleaning siii a A eerte tuere Safety InstructiONS oooooocccccccnononnnnnnonos Warranty Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an RBH T 30LSE loudspeaker Your speaker is the result of many years of research and development dedicated to producing high quality products for home audio and audio video systems This manual contains fea tures setup recommendations and specifications for the RBH T 30LSE high performance loudspeaker We recommend you thoroughly read through the material contained in this manual before connecting your loudspeaker This will ensure that you have an understanding of how to setup your speaker for optimum performance In 2006 celebrating thirty years in business and continu ing RBH Sound s tradition of excellence in loudspeaker craftsmanship we developed our highest performance freestand ing tower speaker the T 30LSE The T 30LSE is the result of combining the latest in loudspeaker technologies with over three decades of engineering expertise At the forefront of the best of the best f
4. are used extensively in the RBH loudspeaker design process Steep acoustic slope cross overs are used to integrate the drivers The use of steep crossover slopes allow high power handling minimize driver interaction anomalies and dBSPL 110 105 maximize the clarity with which each driver is able to produce its respective frequency band Large oversized gold binding posts ensure a good electrical contact 100 10 Hz 20 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K Frequency response graph of the T 30LSE Page 3 Drive Units The T 30LSE s mid range and bass drive units are of the highest quality and feature proprietary cutting edge aluminum cone technology The two 10 inch long 4 6 inch throw subwoofers deliver plentiful Mid range amounts of low frequency infor Woofers mation Mid bass through lower treble frequencies are accurately reproduced through four 6 inch woofers offering extended dynamic range and lower distortion Three 1 inch silk dome high perfor mance tweeters provide generous crystal clear high frequencies with _ _ _ unbelievable detail and accuracy Working in harmony together all drive units are governed by an extensive filter network to convey the sonic realism you d expect from this reference grade speaker 3 1 inch Silk Dome Tweerters
5. ed warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you 382 Marshall Way Layton Utah USA 84041 Toll Free 800 543 2205 Fax 801 543 3300 www rbhsound com It is RBH Sound policy to continuously incorporate improvements into products all specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright O 2009 RBH Sound All Rights Reserved
6. etup Suggestions continued listening room Bass frequen cies are reinforced by close room boundaries Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound louder and boost the very lowest frequen cies Placing the subwoofer away from walls will provide the least reinforcement making the bass sound subjectively thinner than if the woofer were close to a wall Good results can usually be obtained by placing a subwoofer along a wall 1 3 feet from a corner Experiment with subwoofer placement and the amplifier controls to achieve the proper bass balance Plan on giving your speak ers several hours of playing time to adequately break in As the speaker breaks in the driver suspension will loosen up resulting in an increase in low frequency response improved definition clarity and detail Care and Cleaning To keep up the appearance and speaker maintenance of your speaker lets start with the cabinet Whether your cabinet boasts a real wood veneer or a shiny black laminate finish it s still going to get dusty You will definitely want to keep typical furniture polishes or sprays away from your speaker cabinet Simply cleaning the cabinet with a soft cloth perhaps lightly dampened by water should easily remove any dust Wiping dust away from the grille toward the back of the speaker is recommended Grilles attract dust and if you bump your dusting cloth against the edge of grile you re likely to see a
7. nd speakers Only the woofer or midrange tweeter is playing not intact Very little bass and or imaging Your T 30LSE loudspeaker speaker is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the original date of purchase This warranty is provided by the authorized RBH Sound dealer where the speaker was purchased Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented as proof of ownership and date of purchase Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge by your dealer s store or the location designated by your dealer authorized to service RBH Sound products Charges for unauthorized service and transportation cost are not reimbursable under this war ranty This warranty becomes Page 11 Bi amp clips are Speakers and or subwoofers are wired out of phase Make certain gold bi amp clips are in place and tightened down Check entire system for proper polarity and make adjustments as necessary void if the product has been damaged by alteration misuse or neglect The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other incidental or con sequential damage whatsoever which may result from the failure of this product Any and all war ranties of merchantability and fitness implied by law are limited to the duration of this express warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an impli
8. reestanding loudspeak ers the T 30LSE is an audio enthusiast s dream come true Higher resolution and increased articulation are the end result of the T 30LSE s design The T 30LSE s woofers Page 2 and tweeters are arranged in a dispersion averaging alignment which focuses the sound at the listening position for unbeliev able imaging Another benefit of this alignment is reduced sound reflections from other surfaces in the listening environment These sonic attributes are not typically found in a speaker capable of delivering the sound pressure levels the T 30LSE can produce Imagine bass so strong yet so balanced Now imagine this power coupled with acoustic detail and resolution so pure and so refined you ll have to double check to make sure the performance isn t live in your listening room The 3 way T 30LSE loudspeaker provides pristine audio clar ity producing extreme sound pressure levels and is designed for high end listening rooms and larger home theaters The T 30LSE truly is a work of art However like a work of art this speaker is limited to 100 pair each pair personally signed by the man who founded RBH Sound 30 years ago Roger B Hassing Enclosure Crossover Cabinets are constructed of 34 inch medium density fiber board due to its inert proper ties The thickness of the front baffles also prevents excess acoustic radiation Sophisti cated computer modeling and measurement techniques
9. sert the speaker cables into the banana jack Next insert the banana jack into the hole provided in Using a Banana Clip Without a Banana Clip C Attaching Speaker Cables CA 8 8 NOTE Connecting strapes must be a gt removed before i bi amping or Ce bi wiring E de To Tweeters and Mid range To Woofers Qc Ls El Mid High Amp Page 6 Bi amplifying Wiring Diagram Setup Suggestions As a general guide use the room layout diagram shown below and follow the descriptions when setting up a home theater system Some speakers shown in the room layout diagram may not be applicable to your individual system Front Main Speakers As a starting point place your left and right front speakers at least 15 inches from the wall and 7 feet apart from each other The distance from the listening position to each speaker should be close to the distance that separates the two main speakers Angling the speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more spacious and realistic sound stage Center Channel Speaker The Center Channel Speaker should be placed between both left and right main speakers Often this positioning dictates placing the
10. speaker either directly above or below a television monitor T S At least 7 feet apart and 15 inches from back wall Approximate Listening Postion NOTE There are several different surround formats available Dolby Pro Logic Pro Logic II Dolby Digital and DTS generally have a 5 speaker plus subwoofer requirement Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES add a center rear speaker Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio available only on Blu ray disc generally have a 7 1 requirement Please consult your audio video professional to determine which system is best for you and how many speakers you will require Page 7 Rear Surround Speakers The Surround Speakers may be placed either above behind or to the sides of the listening position The listening position should be centered between the surround speakers For best performance you may want to experiment with angling the sur round speakers either towards or away from the listening position Subwoofer Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality quantity and extension of the bass frequencies within your Break in Period Speakers are mechanical as well as electrical devices Much in the same way automobile engines need break in mile age before performing their best audio speakers need to be broken in before their true sonic qualities become appar ent This is especially true of higher quality speakers such as those you have purchased Page 8 S
11. water for example near a bathtub kitchen sink or in a wet basement or a swimming pool fire electric shock and injury T 8 Speaker wires should be routed Read and understand all instruc tions in the user manual before operating the T 30LSE speaker Retain the user manual for future reference Follow all warnings and instruc tions in this manual and any marked on the T 30LSE speaker Never touch the drivers or push objects of any kind into the speaker through the grilles The speaker should be con nected to a power supply compatible with speakers power consumption requirements Place speaker a safe distance from all heat sources such as radiators stoves or heaters Page 10 so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Any service or repair required must be performed by a quali fied RBH authorized dealer Troubleshooting Situation Probable Cause Solutions Warranty No sound from speakers Speaker wire is not connected Make sure wire is prop erly connected at both the speaker and the amplifier observing the proper polarity Speaker selector on Activate the proper speaker amplifier is not on selector or amplifier No sound from one speaker Speaker wire not Balance control on receiver or preamp is not centered Place balance con trol in the center Check all connections at completely connected amplifier a
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