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amplifier. If you have any questions about this, please contact M&K, and we will be happy to discuss it with you further.
9. BI - AMPLIFYING YOUR SATELLITES
WITH M&K HIGH PASS FILTERS
One excellent way to improve the sound of your Satellite speakers (and protect them if you listen at high volume
levels to music with substantial deep bass output), is by using an M&K High-Pass Filter. The M&K HP-80 and
VF-80 High-Pass Filters improve the performance of any system that allows for separation of its preamp and power
amp stages, by filtering the bass signal fed to the main amplifier and Satellite speakers.
These filters will give you greater dynamic range, lower distortion, and an increased maximum output level. If you
have any questions about the suitability of your components, please contact your M&K dealer or the factory.
To use these filters with an integrated amp or receiver, the amp/receiver MUST have back panel RCA jacks
labelled Preamp/Main Output AND Power Amp/Main Input (or Front Out/Front In) for all of the channels you want to
filter (including the center channel). You may have to operate a switch or remove jumper connections on the amplifier.
If you can use one of these filters, you simply connect one set of shielded RCA - RCA interconnect cables between
the receiver, amp or preamp's Main Output and the HP-80 or VF-80, with a second set between the HP-80 or VF-80
and the Main Input of the receiver or amplifier, and a third set from the HP-80 or VF-80 to the Subwoofer. See the
instruction sheet that comes with the High-Pass Filter for more information.
10. 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 (310) 204-2854. If you call outside these hours, leave
a message, and we will return your call promptly.
DO NOT RETURN YOUR SPEAKERS TO THE FACTORY FOR
SERVICE WITHOUT OBTAINING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION
All M&K Satellite speakers carry a five year limited parts and labor warranty. This warranty is transferable to new
owners up to five years from the date of original purchase. It does not cover abuse, misuse, repairs by unauthorized
service stations, speakers without M&K serial numbers, speakers not sold by authorized M&K dealers, and those
damaged in shipping or by accident. If you have any questions about the warranty, please contact M&K.
11. CABINET MAINTENANCE
Treat the cabinet as you would any piece of fine furniture. Its painted black finish does not require any special
maintenance; regular dusting with a lint-free cloth and periodic cleaning is all that is required. Matching black paint
can be used if necessary to repair any surface damage.
12. USE WITH M&K STANDS & OMNIMOUNT
®
BRACKETS
The S-85 and S-85C Satellites contain a threaded (3/8") insert, located on the speaker's back baffle. Using the
3/8" screw provided with your S-85s, this allows the speaker to be securely fastened to an M&K ST-1 or ST-2 speaker
stand, as well as to wall-mount brackets offered by OmniMount Systems. Both the M&K stands and the OmniMount
brackets offer tremendous flexibility for installation in a wide variety of environments, and both are available in several
configurations. Always use only the OmniMount Series listed for each speaker to insure safe installation of the speaker.
The S-125 and S-125C Satellites contain both the threaded (3/8") insert and 1/4" inserts (1/4-20) located on the
speaker's back baffle (the S-125 has two and the S-125C has four). This gives you two options to mount the speaker
to either the M&K ST-1 or ST-2 stands or to an OmniMount bracket.
See Figure 3 on page 12. For more information, including alternate mounting configurations such as ceiling
mounts, contact OmniMount
at (602) 829-8000.
