Outlaw Audio BLS-B(C) Surround Sound Considerations, Caring for your Speakers, Specifications

Volume Level

When available, match the levels of all of your speakers, including the Outlaw Loudspeakers, as described in your receiver or processor owner’s manual. We recommend using an SPL meter (such as Radio Shack part number 33-2050). When using the test tones, measure from the listening chair and set the meter to the 75 dB level. In order to accurately measure levels between channels use “C” weighting and the “slow” setting.

Surround Sound Considerations

A great speaker has many characteristics. Most importantly, it should have a linear response, with a large soundstage and precision imaging while at the same time be capable of reproducing considerable dynamics without sounding strained. If these design goals are accomplished, the speaker will be at home both in music only and full in-home theater systems.

With the above in mind, we offer the following advice when integrating your Outlaw Bookshelf Loudspeakers in a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound system.

nTweeter height should remain as close to even as possible between your front left, center and right channel speakers. This helps maintain “timbre” which is the characteristic of a sound that separates itself from other sounds of the same volume level and pitch.

When a sound effect pans from one speaker to the next, you’ll want your speakers’ timbre to match as closely as possible. This will ensure that whatever instrument or sound effect you are hearing sounds the same, regardless of which speaker in your system it is emanating from.

nWhen using “direct radiating” speakers, like the Outlaw Loudspeaker’s in the surround position, they should be placed just behind the listening position. While timbre remains very important, these speakers should be placed approximately 1-2 feet above the listener’s ears to create a more diffused sound field.

nSurround back channels, more commonly used in newer DD-EX ™ and DTS-ES™ soundtracks should be placed at the same height as the sur- round channels. If you are using a pair of speakers in the surround back position, they should each be placed approximately 30 degrees off of the center axis. If only a single surround back speaker is used, it should be placed on center axis.

nToday’s blockbuster movie soundtracks take advantage of a dedicated subwoofer channel called the LFE (Low Frequency Effects). For this reason, we advocate the used of a powered subwoofer like our LFM series subs. Placement of the subwoofer will depend on room acoustics, so you’ll want to consult with your subwoofer manufacturer for tips on getting the most from your sub. The Outlaw LFM series subwoofer manuals, which are available as a free download at www.outlawaudio.com, all share an excellent primer on subwoofer placement. We invite you to use that information to maximize your system’s performance.

Caring for your Speakers

Exceptional efforts were taken during the design and manufacture of the Outlaw Bookshelf Loudspeakers so that they could provide you with a lifetime’s worth of music and movie reproduction. Proper care along the way will ensure that they always look as great as they sound.

Owner’s Manual

Specifications

We recommend using a lint-free cloth to clean your speaker’s cabinets. If necessary you may moisten that cloth with plain water. Special care should be taken to avoid getting water on the dome tweeter or woofer. Do not use any other solvents or chemicals as damage may occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem: No output from the speakers

nCheck to ensure that your amplifier is powered on.

nCheck to make sure your source (CD, DVD etc.) is actively outputting a signal.

nCheck to ensure speaker wires are properly connected.

Problem: Amplifier shuts down at power up or during high volume playback

nCheck for a shorted speaker wire connection. This is observed as speaker wire that touches both the positive and negative (red and black) binding posts at the same time. This can occur at the amplifier or the speaker’s binding posts.

nCheck to make sure your speaker wires are connected properly.

Problem: Woofer or tweeter sounds “distorted”

nCheck bass and treble controls and return them to flat.

nReduce volume of playback as amplifier may be “clipping”

Specifications

Sensitivity		87dB
Rated Amplifier Power		50-200watts
Impedance		8 Ohms
Frequency Response		54Hz-22kHz ±3dB
Drivers Tweeter		1" Custom Silk Dome designed and
		manufactured with precision
		Scandanavian parts
	Woofer	5-1/4" SEAS Driver with Diecast Magnesium
		basket, treated paper cone, low-loss rubber
		surround and 26mm CCAW voice coil.
Linear coil travel		10mm p-p
Boundary Compensation		0dB, -2dB, -4dB starting at 400Hz where it
Switch		plateaus at 250Hz and remains flat to
		resonance
High Frequency Switch		+2dB, 0dB, -2dB starting at 4kHz and peaking
		at 20kHz
Dimensions (HxDxW)		12-1/8" x 10-15/16" (w/ grille) x 7-1/4"
Weight		16.5 lbs

The Outlaw Bookshelf Loudspeakers