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6.1 7.1 8.1 9.1 INTRODUCTION You have invested in one of the finest speakers available. Your Infinity Kappa Series TI speaker employs new technology in driver, crossover and cabinet construction which places it at the fore- front of current speaker design. As with any high UNPACKING Upon opening the carton, inspect the speaker carefully for any sign of transit damage. If there is damage, immediately call your dealer of the truck- ing firm that made the delivery. Do not delay in ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS quality product, special care must be taken to install and operate your new speaker. It is for this reason we suggest you read this manual carefully from cover to cover prior to installation. reporting the dama the more diffi Ic is suggested that you fold the carton flat and store it for fucure use. xc because the longer you wait, It it will become to file a claim. Your Infinity Kappa Series Il speaker is an extraordinary, highly musical system. Like all loudspeakers, it will reproduce distortion as well as music. For this reason, the choice of associated audio components is critical and should be made with care, IF you are replacing existing speakers with an Infinity Kappa Scries II System, there should be an audible improvement in sonic quality, assuming your other component at least on a par with Kappa Series IT in terms of low distortion, phase linearity, frequency response, and so on. If no improvement is heard, or if the sound deteriorates, itis possible that one (or more) of your existing components is of a lower standard than your new Infinity speaker. When a speaker system is exceptionally revealing, musical col- orations and other forms of distortion become more noticeable because these aberrations are no longer masked by the speaker. Here are some suggestions which will prove useful in obtaining a well-balanced audio system: + Employ an amplifier with as much power (current capability into an impedance of 4 ohms) as possible, Since quality speakers work best when driven by high custent, the choice of an amplifier with a strong, adequate power supply and a heavy- duty and rugged output stage generally results in cleaner, better defined bass response. And, while low distortion, excellent phase characteristics and low noise are all extremely important performance parameters, sufficient power into a low impedance load (4 ohms or lower) on a continuous basis is equally important. Another consideration is that a lower power amplificr operating at its maximum power output can damage a speaker more quickly that a high power amplifier playing at loud sound levels. lip” their ourput very “hard” when over-driven, creating high frequency distortion which can cause the voice coil of a rweeter to heat and eventually fal Always choose an amplifier with high power. Your authorized Infinity dealer can best answer your questions and make recommendations. This occurs because many amplifi } The Kappa Series II speaker is extremely revealing and will quickly identify sonic anomalies within the listening system. Poor quality speaker cables and component interconnects can add. harshness, detract from spaciousness and reduce airiness surrounding instruments and voice. INSTALLATION OF SPIKES Your Kappa 9.1 Series II speakers come equipped with spikes which, when used, couple the speakers to the floor. The spikes will generally result in tighter, cleaner bass along with greater clarity in the midrange; however, the speakers will perform with reasonable accuracy and musical balance without them. When installing the spikes, be very careful not ro allow their sharp points to injure you or anyone helping you. Carefully turn the speaker sideways and screw the four spikes into the holes located underneath the base. Be sure the spikes are tightly in place. Plastic caps have been supplied co cover the tips of the spices. This can prove useful, especially when installing your speakers on an expensive floor. The silicone adhesive (also supplied) will fasten the plastic caps to the spikes. Apply a small amount of silicone into each plastic ip, chen mount the plastic tips onto the spikes. Allow at least 20 minutes for che silicone to set. CONNECTIONS USING A STEREO AMPLIFIER Always turn off the power of your entire system before making connections to your speaker. Connect each speaker to your amplifiers out- put terminals using the best wire you can obtain. The choice of speaker connecting wire is extre ly important, especially when using speakers as sonically revealing as Infinity Kappa Series Il. If inferior wire is used, sonic quality will suffer and the degradation of sound will be readily audible. For best results, do nor use wire that is thinner than 16 gauge. NOTE: the lower the gauge number (16, 14, 12, etc.) the heavier the wire. Although gauge alone does not reveal the ultimate sonic quality of wire, it represents a good starting point, especially if you are not using a name brand aaker connecting cable, Consult your dealer if you are not certain which type of wire will make yout Infinity speaker sound best. When using regular lamp cord, look for ridges or different colored insulation to differentiate polarity. If there is a ridge on the outer insulation, use the ridge for positive (+) and the wite without the ridge for negative (-). If the insulation wrapped around one wire is red, use it for positive. Use whi may be) for negative. See figure 1. (or whatever the other color DP

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