KLH STORY Center Channel Speaker Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- KLH
Table of Contents
STORY
WELCOME!
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.
CONNECTING YOUR CENTER CHANNEL
The Story center channel has quality nickel-plated binding posts 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. See the following diagrams in the AMPLIFICATION
section for further instruction.
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.
ROOM POSITION
The placement of your center channel is very important in regard to home
theater usage. The center channel produces most of the dialogue, and 60% of
the total sound in a home theater application. It is recommended that the
center channel speaker be placed below the viewing screen or monitor (see
diagram).
The Story center channel speaker is sonically matched to work seamlessly with
all other KLH speakers and will deliver optimum performance in all home
theater applications.
CENTER CHANNEL PLACEMENT
Place the center channel below the monitor in both wall-mount and stand
applications, as seen in the diagram below.
NOTE: When the center channel is positioned below ear level, it should be
angled upward as seen in the diagram above.
PORT TUNING
If you are placing your center channel speaker 6 inches or closer to a wall,
the bass output can be controlled by reducing the amount of air flow from the
rear ports. You can “tune” the bass output by using the room tuning stops
provided with your speaker by inserting as shown.
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:
- Accidents, misuse, poor maintenance, electrical overloads such as lightning or voltage.
- Repair must be performed by an authorized KLH dealer or service center
- Incorrect installation of the product.
- Altered serial number.
- Transportation costs for a service calls.
- Purchase of KLH products from an unauthorized resellers.
The replacement item cannot exceed the cost of the item under warranty. The supplier is responsible for only repair or replacement.
SPECIFICATIONS
Story Center Channel Speaker
| Frequency response | 48Hz-23kHz+/-3dB. |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 91dB. |
| Power handling | 200 watts. |
| Components | 2 x 5.25” Woven Kevlar mid/bass drivers, and 1 high performance |
1” Anodized Aluminum tweeter
Finishes| Walnut Wood Veneer or Black Oak Wood Veneer
Impedance| 8 Ω
Crossover point| 2.4kHz.
Dimensions:| 7” x 19” x 9.5” (H x W x D)
Weight:| 16
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