behringer K5-K6-K8-K10S Monitor Speakers User Guide

Quick Start Guide

NEKKST
K8/K6/K5
Audiophile Bi-Amped 8, 6, and 5″ Studio Monitor with Advanced Waveguide Technology
K10S
Audiophile 10″ Studio Subwoofer with High Excursion Woofer

Important SafetyInstructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼”  TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installations or modifications should be performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. ****Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)  and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with  EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly on or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances, and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphones, and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

NEKKST K8/K6/K5/K10S Hook-up

Step 1: Hook-Up

Step 1: Hook-Up

NEKKST K8/K6/K5/K10S Controls

Step 2: Controls

K5/K6/K8
(1) HIGH FREQUENCY – To compensate for room acoustic absorption.
(2) LOW FREQUENCY – Adapts the monitor for use with a subwoofer, or emulates the characteristics of a smaller speaker.
(3 ) ROOM COMPENSATION – Provides a low-frequency roll-off to compensate for monitor placement.
(4) INPUT TRIM – Adjusts the monitor’s input sensitivity to the audio source signal.
(5) INPUT – Plug either an XLR, RCA, or ¼” cable into one of these inputs to connect the audio source.
(6) POWER SWITCH – Turns the unit on and off.
The front-panel logo lights when the power is turned on.
(7) POWER SOURCE – Connect the included power cable to this socket and to the main outlet properly configured for your model.
K10S
(8) BALANCED OUTPUTS – XLR jacks send out full-range copies of each balanced XLR input signal.
(9) LEVEL – Adjusts the subwoofer’s input sensitivity to the audio source signal.
(10) CROSSOVER – Adjust the crossover frequency to match the K5, K6, or K8 monitors, or other speakers in your system.
(11) PHASE – Reverses the output phase to compensate for frequency cancellation between the subwoofer and monitors or other speakers.
(12) LINE IN – Plug unbalanced RCA cables into one or both of these inputs to connect the audio source. The subwoofer plays a mono sum of the left and right inputs.
(13) LINE OUT – RCA jacks send out full-range copies of each unbalanced RCA input signal.
(14) BALANCED INPUTS – Plug XLR cables into one or both of these inputs to connect the audio source. The subwoofer plays a mono sum of the left and right XLR inputs.

NEKKST K8/K6/K5/K10S Getting started

Step 3: Getting started

1. Place the monitor speakers at head level, unobstructed, and at equal distances to the left and right of your listening position.
2. For the K10S subwoofer, experiment with its position, such as in the corners or near the walls.
3.  Connect the included power cables to each monitor and the subwoofer. Connect the other ends to a mains outlet properly configured for your models. DO NOT turn the power on yet. If possible, connect everything to the same outlet to avoid ground loops.
4. Connect the audio source to the inputs of the monitors and subwoofer. If connecting to a mixer, balanced outputs from the mixer are preferable. You may also connect the audio outputs from a computer using an interface such as the FCA1616. See the hook-up diagrams for some ideas.
5. Turn on your mixer, computer, or another audio source, with the volume at a minimum.
6. Turn on the power to each monitor and the subwoofer by flipping their rear panel power switches.
7. Adjust the INPUT TRIM knob on the back of each monitor to the center (0 dB) position.
8. For the K10S subwoofer, adjust the LEVEL knob to the center (0 dB) position. Adjust the CROSSOVER knob to suit the K5, K6, or K8 monitor.
9. Start playing your audio source and slowly increase the volume until you reach a comfortable listening level. If required, adjust the monitor’s INPUT TRIM knob and the subwoofer’s LEVEL knob to obtain a good balance.

Specifications

Amplifiers
Maximum output power| 150 W| 300 W
Configuration| Bi-amping| Mono
Type| Class-D
Overload protection| Dual-controlled limiter| Controlled limiter
Crossover type| Active
Crossover frequency| 3 kHz fixed| 3.2 kHz fixed| 3.2 kHz fixed
Audio Connections
Inputs| 1 x XLR, balanced
1 x ¼” TRS, balanced
1 x RCA, unbalanced| 2 x XLR balanced inputs 2 x XLR  balanced thru  outputs 2 x RCA  unbalanced inputs 2 x RCA  unbalanced thru outputs
Max. input level| 14 dBu| 20 dBu
Controls
Volume| N/A| -∞ dB to 10 dB
Input trim| -6 dB to +6 dB| N/A
Low frequency|  0 / -2 / -4 / -6 dB @ 60 Hz, switchable| N/A
Room compensation|  0 / -2 / -4 / -6 dB @ 300 Hz, switchable| N/A
High frequency| 0 / +2 / -2 / -4 dB @ 8 kHz, switchable| N/A
Phase Correction| N/A| 0 / -180 degrees
Loudspeaker System Data
Type| 1″ tweeter

8″ woofer

| 1″ tweeter 6″ woofer| 1″ tweeter

5.25″ woofer

| 10″ woofer
Frequency response| 40 Hz to 20 kHz| 50 Hz to 20 kHz| 40 Hz to 150 Hz
Max. sound pressure level| Maximum 102 dB SPL @ 1 m| Maximum 101 dB SPL @ 1 m| Maximum 100 dB SPL @ 1 m| Maximum 117 dB SPL @ 1 m
Physical
Enclosure| Baffle: Painted injection-molded PC and ABS

Enclosure: Matte black PVC laminated 15 mm MDF

Grille| N/A| Powder-coated galvanized perforated steel mesh grille
Power Supply / Voltage (Fuses)
Type| Switch-mode power supply
Voltage| 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz| 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (T 2.5 AH 250 V)
Power consumption @ 1/8 max power| 40 W| 50 W
Mains connection| Standard IEC connector
Dimensions / Weight
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 393 x 261 x 315 mm (15.5 x 10.3 x 12.4″)| 340 x 230 x 289 mm

(13.4 x 9.1 x 11.4″)

| 288 x 197 x 247 mm (11.3 x 7.8 x 9.7″)| 394 x 356 x 404 mm

(15.5 x 14.0 x 15.9″)

Weight| 8.7 kg (19.2 lbs)| 7 kg (15.4 lbs)| 5 kg (11 lbs)| 17.4 kg (38.4 lbs)

Other important information

Important information

1. Register online. Please register your new Music Tribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

BEST K8/K6/K5/K10S
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Behringer
NEST K8/K6/K5/K10S

Responsible Party Name: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.
Address: 5270 Procyon Street, Las Vegas NV 89118, United States
Phone Number: +1 702 800 8290

BEST K8/K6/K5/K10S
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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.
Important information:

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive
2014/35/EU, Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU, and Amendment 2015/863/
EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.
The full text of the EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/
EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark

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