RBH Sound Speaker TK User Guide

TK SERIES  
FREESTANDING SPEAKERS  
I n s t a l l a t i o n & O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l  
 
Care and Cleaning  
To maintain speaker appearance, we recommend wiping them down with a  
clean damp soft cloth. To clean dust from the grille cloth, use a vacuum with  
a brush attachment.  
Features  
At the heart of the TK Series speaker system is a proprietary fiberglass cone  
bass/midrange driver (speaker). The fiberglass cone resists flexing better than  
typical speaker cone materials, thereby providing highly articulate and accurate  
reproduction of the audio signal. The stiffness and lightweight characteristics  
of fiberglass, combined with the driver’s large motor structure, give the drivers  
high excursion capability. This high excursion capability prevents compression  
or distortion of the audio signal, which leads to higher overall sound quality. The  
smaller drivers and tweeters in the TK speaker system are video shielded to cancel  
any stray magnetic fields which may cause interference with video equipment such  
as CRT televisions.  
A high quality soft dome tweeter is used for high frequencies in the TK Series.  
Higher power handling is achieved through the use of Ferro Fluid® liquid cooling  
in the tweeter. To protect the tweeter against being over driven, a Polyswitch  
(a DC current limiting device) is incorporated in the crossover network.  
Each TK Series model features an extensive crossover network. The use of these  
high quality crossover networks allows each speaker to operate at its optimal  
performance. Steep acoustic crossover slopes are used to integrate the drivers;  
the use of steep crossover slopes allow higher power handling, minimizes driver  
interaction irregularities, and maximizes the ability of each driver in their respective  
band of frequencies. Large 5-way binding posts ensure a good, solid electrical  
connection to these crossover networks.  
The TK Series cabinets are constructed of ¾-inch medium density fiberboard  
because of its inert properties, thereby preventing sound coloration due to  
cabinet diffraction. The thickness of the front baffles also prevents excess  
acoustic radiation.  
Attaching Speaker Wires  
When using a banana jack to attach speaker wires to the binding post terminals,  
remove the black and red plastic protective inserts from the terminals. To  
do this, loosen the binding nut from the terminal by turning the nut counter-  
clockwise until the nut is completely removed from the terminal. Remove the  
plastic inserts by pulling them straight out, then replace the nut to the terminal  
and turn clockwise. Insert the banana jack into the hole provided in the top of  
the terminal, and then continue to tighten the nut until secure. Repeat for the  
other speaker wire(s) as necessary.  
 
Attaching Speaker Wires (continued)  
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 ¼-inch of the insulation  
from the end of the speaker wire 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 wire is secured. Repeat for the other speaker  
wire(s) as necessary.  
Room Setup Suggestions  
In order to extract the best possible sound from your speaker system, it is  
important to determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening  
room. Room reflections from the floor, ceiling and side walls influence the bal-  
ance, imaging and overall sonic quality at the listening position. Experiment  
with speaker placement to determine which location offers the best overall  
sound. As a general guide, use the room layout diagram and the following the  
descriptions when setting up a home theater system. Some speakers shown  
in the diagram may not always be applicable to your individual system.  
Front Main Speakers  
As a starting point, place your left and right TK-5CT Tower 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 TK-515C Center Channel Speaker should be placed in the center between both  
left and right main speakers. Often this positioning dictates placing the speaker either  
directly above or below a television monitor. Since the TK-515C is video shielded, the  
center speaker may be placed in close proximity to a television without cause for concern.  
The TK-515C Center Channel Speaker may be placed in a horizontal (lying down) or  
 
vertical (standing) position.  
Room Setup Suggestions  
Rear Surround Speakers  
The TK-5C 2-way Bookshelf 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 surround  
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 listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by close  
room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound  
louder and boost the very lowest frequencies. 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 sub-amplifier controls to achieve the proper bass balance.  
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. Please consult your audio/video professional to determine which  
system is best for you and how many speakers you will require.  
 
Specifications  
Model  
TK-5CT  
TK-515C  
TK-5C  
Frequency  
Response:  
45Hz – 20Hz  
60Hz – 20Hz  
60Hz – 20Hz  
Sensitivity:  
87dB  
89dB  
86dB  
Power  
150 Watts  
120 Watts  
100 Watts  
Handling:  
Woofer:  
8” Kraft Pulp Woofer  
Dual 5¼” Fiberglass 5¼” Fiberglass  
Mid-Range Woofers Mid-Range Woofer  
Dual 5¼” Fiberglass  
Mid-Range Woofers  
Tweeter:  
1” Fabric Dome Tweeter  
1” Fabric Dome  
Tweeter  
1” Fabric Dome  
Tweeter  
Impedance:  
8 Ohms  
8 Ohms  
3000 Hz  
8 Ohms  
3000 Hz  
Crossover  
120Hz / 3000 Hz  
Frequencies:  
1
Dimensions:  
Height: 42.5”  
Width: 11”  
Depth: 13¼”  
Height: 7¼8  
Height: 12¾”  
1
Width: 20¾”  
Depth: 8½”  
Width: 7¼8  
Depth: 8½”  
Finish:  
Black or Rosewood with  
gloss black top/side  
accents  
Black or Rosewood Black or Rosewood  
with gloss black  
top/side accents  
with gloss black  
top/side accents  
Weight:  
40  
17  
11  
Troubleshooting  
Situation:  
Probable Cause:  
Solution:  
No sound from  
speakers  
Speaker wire not connected  
Make sure wire is connected  
at both the speaker and the  
amplifier observing proper  
polarity  
Speaker selector on amplifier  
Activate proper selector on  
is not on  
amplifier  
No sound from  
one speaker  
Balance control on receiver  
or pre-amp is not centered  
Place balance control in the  
center  
Speaker wire not securely  
connected  
Check all connections at  
amplifier and speakers  
Very little bass  
and/or imaging  
Speakers are wired out of  
phase  
Check entire system for  
proper polarity and make  
adjustments as necessary  
 
Warranty  
Your RBH Sound TK Freestanding Speakers are covered by a limited war-  
ranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years  
from the original date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the autho-  
rized 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 warranty. This war-  
ranty becomes 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 consequential damage whatsoever which may result from the  
failure of this product. Any and all warranties 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 implied warranty lasts, so the above  
limitations may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or  
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or  
exclusion may not apply to you.  
 
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