THX subwoofers

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FIGURE 5 - WIRING ONE SUBWOOFER TO AN AMP

OR PREAMP WITH ONE SET OF PREAMP OUTPUTS

POWER AMP

PREAMP

MAIN IN

LEFT RIGHT

LEFT RIGHT

 

LOW PASS FILTER

PHASE

 

BASS EQ

 

BASS LEVEL

 

 

 

 

THX MODE

 

 

REFERENCE

 

 

 

 

+

LEFT/MONO

 

THX

THX

V

 

 

 

NO LOW

RIGHT

 

+3 dB

￿￿￿￿

 

PASS FILTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

￿￿￿￿

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

+6 dB

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

￿￿￿

 

 

80 Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

–

 

 

EXTENDED

VARIABLE

 

L

 

 

 

24 dB/

 

 

 

E

￿￿

￿￿￿ OCTAVE

 

MX-350THXPOWERED SUBWOOFER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION FOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VARIABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOW PASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufactured under license

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from Lucasfilm Ltd.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucasfilm and THX are

RISK OF ELECTRIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

registered trademarks

 

SHOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of Lucasfilm Ltd.

 

DO NOT OPEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Made in U.S.A.

AVIS: RISQUE DE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHOC ELECTRIQUE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NE PAS OUVRIR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use one Y-connector for each channel to split the output of the preamp

 

CAUTION:

 

DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD

 

BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.

 

REPLACE FUSE ONLY

 

WITH SAME TYPE.

 

ATTENTION:

 

DEBRANCHER AVANT DE

 

REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.

 

UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE

 

DE RECHANGE

120 VAC

DE MEME TYPE.

50/60 Hz

 

 

MILLER & KREISEL

 

SOUND CORP.

 

10391 Jefferson Blvd

 

Culver City, CA 90232

T 6 AMP

310/204-2854

 

SLOW-BLOW

FIGURE 6 - WIRING TWO SUBWOOFERS TO AN AMP OR PREAMP WITH ONE SET OF PREAMP OUTPUTS

POWER AMP

MAIN IN

LEFT RIGHT

MAIN OUT

PREAMP

LEFT

RIGHT

use one Y-connector

for each channel to split the output of the preamp

 

LOW PASS FILTER

PHASE

 

BASS EQ

 

BASS LEVEL

 

 

 

THX MODE

+

LEFT/MONO

RIGHT

THX

THX

REFERENCE

V

 

 

NO LOW

+3 dB

￿￿￿￿

 

PASS FILTER

 

 

 

 

 

A

￿￿￿￿

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

+6 dB

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BA

￿￿￿

 

80 Hz

–

 

 

EXTENDED

VARIABLE

L

 

 

24 dB/

 

 

E

￿￿

￿￿￿

OCTAVE

 

MX-350THXPOWERED SUBWOOFER

 

 

CENTER SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION FOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VARIABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOW PASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Manufactured under license

Lucasfilm and THX are

 

from Lucasfilm Ltd.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

registered trademarks

SHOCK

of Lucasfilm Ltd.

DO NOT OPEN

Made in U.S.A.

AVIS: RISQUE DE

 

CHOC ELECTRIQUE.

 

NE PAS OUVRIR.

 

 

CAUTION:

 

DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD

 

BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.

 

REPLACE FUSE ONLY

 

WITH SAME TYPE.

 

ATTENTION:

 

DEBRANCHER AVANT DE

 

REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.

 

UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE

 

DE RECHANGE

120 VAC

DE MEME TYPE.

50/60 Hz

 

 

MILLER & KREISEL

 

SOUND CORP.

 

10391 Jefferson Blvd

 

Culver City, CA 90232

T 6 AMP

310/204-2854

SLOW-BLOW

 

LOW PASS FILTER

PHASE

 

BASS EQ

 

BASS LEVEL

 

 

 

THX MODE

+

LEFT/MONO

RIGHT

THX

THX

REFERENCE

V

 

 

NO LOW

+3 dB

￿￿￿￿

 

PASS FILTER

 

 

 

 

 

A

￿￿￿￿

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

+6 dB

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BA

￿￿￿

 

80 Hz

–

 

 

EXTENDED

VARIABLE

L

 

 

24 dB/

 

 

E

￿￿

￿￿￿

OCTAVE

 

MX-350THXPOWERED SUBWOOFER

 

 

CENTER SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION FOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VARIABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOW PASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

Manufactured under license

Lucasfilm and THX are

 

from Lucasfilm Ltd.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

registered trademarks

SHOCK

of Lucasfilm Ltd.

DO NOT OPEN

Made in U.S.A.

AVIS: RISQUE DE

 

CHOC ELECTRIQUE.

 

NE PAS OUVRIR.

 

 

CAUTION:

 

DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD

 

BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.

 

REPLACE FUSE ONLY

 

WITH SAME TYPE.

 

ATTENTION:

 

DEBRANCHER AVANT DE

 

REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.

 

UTILIZER UN FUSIBLE

 

DE RECHANGE

120 VAC

DE MEME TYPE.

50/60 Hz

 

 

MILLER & KREISEL

 

SOUND CORP.

 

10391 Jefferson Blvd

 

Culver City, CA 90232

T 6 AMP

310/204-2854

SLOW-BLOW

WIRING WITH THE M&K HP-80 OR VF-80 HIGH-PASS FILTERS (NON-THX)

The M&K HP-80 and VF-80 High-Pass Filters can improve the sound of systems by filtering the bass fed to the main amp and Satellite speakers. These filters will give your system greater dynamic range, lower distortion, and an increased maximum output. To use these filters with an integrated amp or receiver, the amp or receiver MUST have back panel RCA jacks labelled PREAMP/MAIN OUTPUT and POWER AMP/MAIN INPUT. You may have to remove jumper connections or throw a switch to do this. If you have any questions about your components, contact your dealer or M&K.

For non-THX systems, your subwoofer is optimized for use with the HP-80 High-Pass Filter. We strongly recommend that you use this filter (and set the "LOW PASS FILTER" toggle switch to the "80 Hz 24 dB/OCTAVE" position) if your system components allow for its use. When the subwoofer is used with an HP-80 and M&K Satellites, the combination forms a 4th order Linkwitz-Riley crossover between satellite and subwoofer. The linear phase of this crossover means uncompromised performance and great flexibility in system setup, with no elaborate calibration or adjustment needed.

Do not use either of these filters with a THX controller. The THX controller has the appropriate filters in its built-in crossover circuitry. Do not use a SUBWOOFER OUTPUT jack on your amp or processor

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MK Sound MX-5000THX Mk II, MX-350THX operation manual Wiring with the M&K HP-80 or VF-80 HIGH-PASS Filters NON-THX

MX-350THX, MX-5000THX Mk II, MX-350THX specifications

MK Sound is a renowned name in the world of high-performance audio, and their lineup, particularly the MK-5000THX Mk II and MX-350THX, showcases their commitment to innovation, precision, and immersive sound experiences. The MX-5000THX Mk II is a powerful subwoofer designed to deliver deep, rich bass that enhances any audio system, making it an ideal choice for both home theater enthusiasts and audiophiles.

Featuring advanced technology, the MX-5000THX Mk II utilizes a high-excursion 15-inch driver that creates an impressive low-frequency response down to 20 Hz. This subwoofer is THX certified, ensuring it meets rigorous standards for performance and reliability. The design approach of the MX-5000THX Mk II incorporates a dual-firing configuration, allowing it to produce a more balanced and immersive soundstage. Its robust amplifier provides 500 watts of continuous power, with dynamic peaks allowing it to deliver visceral audio that can be felt as much as heard.

In contrast, the MX-350THX is a more compact yet equally formidable subwoofer option. Its smaller 12-inch driver does not compromise performance, delivering an impressive low-end response ideal for smaller rooms or systems where space is a premium. Like its larger sibling, the MX-350THX also boasts THX certification, reflecting its ability to reproduce cinematic sound with accuracy and impact. The subwoofer is engineered with a down-firing design that aids in better integration with room acoustics, providing a smoother overall bass response.

Another standout feature across these models is the flexibility in setup options, with multiple input configurations that support various audio sources, including high-level and low-level inputs. This versatility allows users to seamlessly integrate these subwoofers into their existing home theater or music systems.

In terms of aesthetics, both the MX-5000THX Mk II and MX-350THX are designed with clean lines and a modern look, ensuring they can fit seamlessly into any room decor. With robust build quality, these units are built to withstand the rigors of home use while delivering consistent performance.

In summary, MK Sound’s MX-5000THX Mk II and MX-350THX deliver exceptional quality and performance for both casual listeners and serious audio enthusiasts. With advanced technologies, THX certification, and versatile setup options, these subwoofers represent a significant investment in sound quality, elevating any audio experience to new heights.