Pioneer S-81B-LR-K: How to install

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When installing directly on the floor

Use the furnished spikes or non-skid pads when installing the

How to install

speaker directly on floor surface.

Choosing where to place the speaker systems

Using the spikes

• Sounds played through speaker systems are easily affected in

This speaker system includes spikes that you can use to isolate

subtle ways by the conditions in the listening space.

the speaker from the floor. Use the supplied spike bases to avoid

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• For best sound, choose a solid floor upon which to place the

scratching the floor or other surface where the speaker is placed.

speakers, and position the speakers as shown below. The level

1 Twist the spikes into the threaded metal inserts

of low sounds can be adjusted by moving the speakers closer

embedded in the bottom of the speaker.

to or further from the wall. Adjust the speakers so that they are

equidistant from their respective side walls to assure balanced

sound.

50 cm

(19

11

20 cm

/

16

in.)

(7

7

/

8

in.)

50 to 60

2 Set the spike bases in the positions where the points of

the three spikes will strike when the speaker is set down.

• Place the left and right speakers equal distances from your

listening position for good stereo sound. Use speaker cords of

the same length for each speaker.

3 Set the speaker on the spike bases and check to confirm

• So far as possible, place the front left and front right speakers

the speaker does not rock.

on the same plane as the TV screen.

• To achieve optimum surround sound, you should place the TV

between the left and right speakers, with the speakers

pointing at a 50 to 60 degree angle toward the listening

• Always use the spike bases as shown, with the indented

position.

surface facing up to receive the spike point.

• If the room has a lot of reverberation, we recommend hanging

heavy fabric on the walls, and/or putting a carpet on the floor

to damp the sound. For best results, cover walls completely.

• These speakers are bookshelf-type speakers which will give

their best performance when placed on a solid, level surface

off the floor. Placing the speakers directly on the floor will

result in boomy, undefined sound. Ideally, the tweeters should

be at about ear level when seated in your listening position.

We recommend using the CP-81B-K/MK speaker stand for

optimal sound and stability.

If you do not use the spike bases when placing the

If you choose to use the CP-81B-K/MK speaker stand, make

speakers, the spikes may cause damage to the floor. If

sure you secure it with the screws provided.

you plan on using the spikes we highly recommend to

(for more details, refer to the operating instructions of

use the spike bases.

CP-81B-K/MK)

• Pioneer assumes no liability whatsoever for damages

• It is very dangerous to try and set the spike while tilting the

resulting from assembly, improper mounting, insufficient

speaker. Be sure to place the unit on a soft area (such as a

reinforcement, misuse of the product, acts of nature, etc.

blanket) so that it does not damage the floor, and carry out the

installation with at least two people.

S-81B-LR-QL/W only

• The cabinet uses sliced veneer made of natural wood. Do not

place the speaker where it will be in direct sunlight, and avoid

positioning it near heaters and air conditioners. Doing so may

cause warping and discoloration of the speaker cabinet and

damage to the speaker.

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