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    Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a Definitive T echnology StudioMonitor Audio/V ideo Loudspeaker System. These superb loudspeakers utilize state-of-the-art components (cast-basket homopolymer-coned bass-midrange drivers, moving coil fer- rofluid-cooled pure aluminum dome high frequency radiator , long excursion pressure coupled[...]

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    2 The StudioMonitors are very flexible in terms of their positioning and placement requirements. They can be placed on a bookshelf, on or in an entertainment cabinet (in the open or enclosed behind a grille or door with appropriate opening to the room), on a stand, or mounted on the wall. They can be positioned vertically or horizontally (just be [...]

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    3 Y our StudioMonitors should sound good right out of the box; howev- er , an extended break-in period of 20-40 hours or more of normal play- ing is required to reach full performance capability . Break-in allows the suspensions to work in and results in fuller bass, a more open “blossom - ing” midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.[...]

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    4 If you use a subwoofer, we strongly suggest using a Definitive PowerField SuperCube, PowerField or ProSub in order to achieve the highest level of sound quality possible. Most systems using the StudioMonitors with a subwoofer will be Dolby Digital Systems. Simply hook the StudioMonitors up to the left and right front (main) channels (assuming yo[...]

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    5 Using the Built-In Keyhole W all Mount Y our StudioMonitors have a built-in keyhole wall mount on the back. If it has not been installed, install it over the recess that you can feel behind the grill cloth on the upper back of your StudioMonitor using the screws enclosed with the lar ger circular part of the keyhole facing down making sure that t[...]

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    6 It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your StudioMonitors or their set-up. Please contact your nearest Definitive T echnology dealer or contact us directly at 410-363-7148 or www .definitivetech.com. T echnical Assistance Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed b[...]

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    All specifi cations subject to change. 7 StudioMonitor 450 Dimensions 8 3 / 8 "W x 11 7 / 16 "D x 13"H Frequency Response 24 Hz – 30 kHz Nominal Impedance Compatible with 4 – 8 ohms. (Set amp on 4 if you have a choice.) Driver Complement 6 1 / 2 " cast-basket polymer coned bass/mid range driver. 1" pure aluminum dome t[...]

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    This product complies with the essential requirements of EMC directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC (inclusive of 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE mark accordingly . BKAT012909 Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materia[...]