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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