Definitive Technology Mythos STS SuperTower Loudspeaker with Built-In Powered Subwoofer, VEIB

IInstalling Leveling Feet and Spikes

We have provided leveling feet and metal spikes with your Mythos STSs; they are in the same bag as this manual. The plastic tips are for hard floor surfaces such as tile and wood while the metal spikes are for use on carpeted floors. Be careful when using spikes as they may cause damage to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to being scratched. Definitive Technology is not responsible for floor damage which may result from the use of spikes.

Screw the leveling feet into the five threaded inserts on the bottom of the base. If you plan on using spikes, it would be best to experiment with speaker positioning first, then add the spikes once you are sure you’ve determined the speakers’ permanent position. To install the carpet spikes, unscrew the non- marking tips from the centers of the five leveling feet and screw the spikes in their places. Then, with the help of another person, lift the speaker upright and lower it to the desired location; push down on the top of the speaker to force the spikes through the carpet and make contact with the floor beneath.

Once you have positioned the speakers, wiggle them to see if they are stable and level. Adjust the height of the leveling feet/spikes accordingly for best stability.

Positioning the Mythos Speakers in Your Room

Your new Mythos speakers are very flexible in terms of positioning and placement options and they will produce excellent sound in almost any location. Following a few simple guidelines will, however, optimize their performance for the more critical listener. Although the following recommendations will usually yield the best results, all rooms and listening sets-ups are different, so do not be afraid to experiment with the speaker placement. Whatever sounds best to you is correct.

Positioning Mythos STS as Left/Right Main Speakers

For best results create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the listening position as shown in the illustration. Angle the speakers toward the center of the listening position for brighter, clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central image (recommended). Pointing the speakers straight forward, parallel with each other, will result in a warmer less sharply focused sound.

≥3' (1M)

≥3' (1M)

The Mythos STSs are magnetically shielded for safe placement near TV or
video monitors. If you notice video distortion or discoloration, immediately move
the speakers farther away from the video display. To get the best possible imaging
and most even tonal response avoid placing the speakers less than 3 feet (1 Meter)	5
from back and side walls.