Preface

Thank you for selecting a JBL® S4800 loudspeaker system. It represents the sum total of our research and developmental efforts in sound reproduction over the last half-century. We have labored to create a loudspeaker system with no acoustical or elec- trical limitations whatsoever. While the S4800 loudspeaker is itself a new development, the goal behind it goes right back to the earliest days of the original James B. Lansing Sound Company.

But it is your listening pleasure that ultimately determines how success- ful we are in this endeavor. It is solely in the interest of ensuring a perfect listening experience that we ask you to faithfully follow the setup and operation procedures outlined in this owner’s guide.

This guide exists for several purposes. As your owner’s manual, it contains all necessary back- ground information and detailed instructions for setting up your S4800 loudspeaker system, includ- ing unpacking the loudspeaker; selecting the correct location, speaker wire, wiring scheme and amplification; and connecting it to its associated electronics.

This information will be found in Chapters 2 through 6. In addition, we have included a detailed description of the S4800 speaker (Chapter 1) so that you may become thoroughly acquainted with its unique design and technological features.

Although physically and materially imposing, the setup procedure of the S4800 loudspeaker system is relatively simple. We strongly urge you to read this manual thoroughly before you begin, and consult it frequently throughout the process. Considerations must be made in placing the speakers; their stature and weight make

it imperative that you become familiar with the entire setup process in advance.

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