Klipsch hs 1 owners manual

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We Want Your Klipseh Product to Look and
Sound as Good as When it Left the Factory.
Please Check Promptly for Transit Damage.

Each Klipsch product is individually tested for sonic quality and inspected for superior appearance
before it leaves the Hope, Arkansas factory. Your loudspeaker left the factory in perfect condition in
packaging carefully engineered to protect both the working parts and finish. However, in certain
extreme circumstances, the products may be damaged in transit.

To ensure that your loudspeaker is in its original condition, please inspect it immediately. If any dam-
age is discovered, notify the transportation company responsible for safe delivery. Make a request for
inspection and hold the product in its original shipping carton for the inspector. After a joint inspec-
tion report is made, file a claim with the transportation company.

Klipsch Horizon Series HS 1
All-weather Speaker

The HS 1 speaker is a two-way design using a horn-loaded high frequency compression driver, com-
plementing a high performance bass driver for the low frequencies. A breakthrough in horn design,
Klipsch engineers developed an all-new Tractrix" Horn with a 90" x 40" coverage pattern for
enhanced outdoor performance. This horn is attached to a .5 " diameter diaphragm compression
driver for clean and efficient reproduction of the high and midrange frequencies.

The HS 1s design provides precise imaging and exceptional detail in the critical vocal ranges. With high
efficiency, low distortion, controlled coverage and flat frequency response, the HS 1 delivers the sound
Klipsch is famous for. Constructed from UV-resistant, ABS, the cabinet is remarkably durable against
the elements and can be painted to match any trim or siding color.

PLACEMENT OF THE HS 1

There are a number of applications where the Klipsch HS 1 is the perfect solution for outdoor sound
~- patios, decks, swimming pools, porches or any other place where exposure to the elements makes
conventional loudspeaker usage unacceptable.

Many of the placement recommendations for indoor use also apply in outdoor applications. The
most common difference is the desire or need to mount the speakers above ear level on a wall or
under an overhang. To achieve the best performance from your HS 1s, place both speakers on the
same wall facing the listening area and space them six to 15 feet apart. For a higher quality stereo
image, angle down, or toe in, the speakers toward the primary listening area. This is especially
important in installations that place the speakers well above ear level. Some additional bass will
result if you place the speakers in a corner or near a wall: This provides greater bass coupling due to
the additional reflected energy from the walls.

Wall Mounting

Included with your HS 1 speakers are C-style mounting brackets that provide tremendous place-
ment flexibility. Weather-resistant to ensure years of' reliable service, these brackets are the recom-
mended method of mounting and supporting your speakers. The bracket is attached to the speaker
with the supplied low profile knobs which thread into the top and bottom of the cabinet. This allows
the speaker to be angled to the left or right when mounted vertically, or up and down when mounted
horizontally.