KLH AMES Bookshelf Loudspeakers Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: KLH

Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS
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Thank you for purchasing one of the best sounding speakers ever produced. At KLH, we have been making high-quality components since 1957, and we take pride in making your music and movies the best experience possible.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions!

READ these instructions.
KEEP these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
FOLLOW all instructions.
DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
CLEAN with a dry cloth.
DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other heat-producing appliances
ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
DO NOT expose to excess moisture or liquids, and do not place containers with liquids on top of speakers.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Eligible to bear the CE mark, Conforms to European Union EMC Directive 2004/108/EC; European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive
2011/65/EC; European Union WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC.
KLH and the KLH logo are registered trademarks of Kelley Global Brands Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
WE NOTICE
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.

UNPACKING
Place the package on the floor or tabletop with the box flaps up. Cut the tape with a utility knife to open the package. Fold the carton flaps back and carefully slide the speaker and packaging from the box, or turn the box over with flaps open and remove the box. Stand the speaker and pack upright, making sure the speaker is right side up, and remove the packing material. KLH STORY
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CONNECTING YOUR MONITORS
Both monitors have the same quality nickel-plated binding posts (the Ames monitor has single posts only and cannot be bi-amped) that will accommodate stripped wire, spade connectors, or banana plugs. Be sure to use quality speaker cables, up to 12 gauge (AWG). The lowest gauge possible is recommended. Before using banana plugs, be sure to remove the black and red inserts on the binding posts. The straps connecting the binding posts should remain in place for conventional wiring but may be removed where bi-wiring is referred (Albany only). See the following diagrams in the AMPLIFICATION section for further instruction. KLH ALBANY Bookshelf Loudspeakers - fig
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AMPLIFICATION
Conventional amplification involves a single stereo amplifier wired to a single set of binding posts with straps connecting the second set of posts as seen in the diagram above. Simply attach the positive wire + to the red post and the negative wire – to the black post.

BI-AMPLIFICATION
This connection method (see diagram above) uses two separate two-channel amplifiers to power one set of speakers. One stereo amplifier connects to one speaker, and the ther identical amplifier powers the second speaker. This is referred to as bi-amplification.
Be sure to remove the terminal straps before using the bi-amplification method. Connect positive + and negative – cables from the amplifier to the top terminals, and make sure the connection is tight. Connect the second set of cables (positive and negative) to the bottom terminals and tighten. Repeat these same steps using the second amplifier to connect to the second terminal.

ROOM POSITION
Placement of your monitor speakers is a personal preference, but it is recommended that speakers be placed at least 6 feet apart whether they are being used for a stereo pplication, or as the main left and right channels for a home theater. For best imaging and separation, the listening distance from the speakers should be about 1.5 times the distance the speakers are apart from each other.
Example : If the distance between each speaker and the listening position is 9 feet, then the speakers should be 6 feet apart from one another.
Also, be sure that speakers are placed at least 12 inches away from any wall. Further adjustments can be made to optimize your listening experience.
Monitor loudspeakers should be placed on stands or on bookshelves, preferably at ear level with listeners. These KLH monitors may also be used as surround speakers if desired.

WARRANTY

Our 10-year parts warranty begins from the purchase date of the item (invoice date). For warranty/service issues, please contact your place of purchase. Please keep your original
receipt. The warranty covers any production and material defects of the product. Warranty registration may be completed at klhaudio.com/warranty
The following is NOT COVERED by the warranty:
1. Accidents, misuse, poor maintenance, electrical overloads such as lightning or voltage.
2. Repair must be performed by an authorized KLH dealer or service center3. Incorrect installation of the product.
4. Altered serial number.
5. Transportation costs for service calls.
6. Purchase of KLH products from unauthorized resellers.
The replacement item cannot exceed the cost of the item under warranty. The supplier is responsible for only repair or replacement.