HPS-1.5/4.5/Center OM 3/4/99 9:58 AM Page 1 HPS High-Performance Loudspeaker Center-Channel Loudspeaker Models HPS-1.
HPS-1.5/4.5/Center OM 3/4/99 9:58 AM Page 2 The Infinity HPS-1.5 bookshelf loudspeaker features advanced acoustic technology, the highest quality components and superior enclosure design. While the HPS-1.5 is, on its own, an excellent loudspeaker, it is ideal for use with the wide variety of subwoofer systems available today. When combined with a powered subwoofer, especially one of Infinity’s HPS Series subwoofers, the HPS-1.
HPS-1.5/4.5/Center OM 3/4/99 9:58 AM Page 3 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM STEREO SPEAKER PLACEMENT... Figure 1. Experiment with speaker placement to obtain the best bass level and stereo imaging in your room. Before deciding where to put your HPS-1.5 bookshelf speakers, survey your room, keeping the following points in mind: ◆ These speakers are designed for placement on surfaces such as bookshelves, low tables or speaker stands.
HPS-1.5/4.5/Center OM 3/4/99 9:58 AM Page 4 PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM (CONT ’ D) HOME-THEATER PLACEMENT... HPS-1.5 bookshelf speakers are suitable for use in reproducing sound from front left channels and front right channels, as well as for use as rear surrounds (see Figure 3). For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the right (on bookshelves or stands) along either side of the television monitor.
HPS-1.5/4.5/Center OM 3/4/99 9:58 AM Page 5 WIRING THE SYSTEM TURN OFF ALL POWER... IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any connections. For speaker connections, use a minimum #16-gauge speaker wire with polarity coding. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). NOTE: If desired, consult your local Infinity dealer about speaker wire and connection options.
HPS-1.5/4.5/Center OM 3/4/99 9:58 AM Page 6 Bi-Wiring The HPS-1.5 outer connection panel and internal dividing network are designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can be attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-frequency transducer portions of this dividing network. This is called bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages and considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection. + – 1. Loosen the terminals and remove Strapping Bars. + – 2.
HPS-1.5/4.5/Center OM 3/4/99 9:58 AM Page 7 Final Adjustments Check the speakers for playback by first setting the system volume control for a minimum level and then applying power to your audio system. Play a favorite music or video segment, increasing the system volume control to a comfortable level. NOTE: You should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum.
HPS-1.5/4.5/Center OM 3/4/99 9:58 AM Page 8 SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE DATA RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER FREQUENCY RANGE SENSITIVITY: (2.83V @ 1m) NOMINAL IMPEDANCE HPS-1.5 HPS CENTER 15 ~ 125W 100Hz ~ 20kHz 89dB spl 8Ω 15 ~ 150W 70Hz ~ 20kHz 91dB spl 8Ω 5-1/4" (133mm) 1" (25mm) Silk dome Dual 5-1/4" (133mm) 1" (25mm) Silk dome 10-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 8" (267 x 165 x 203mm) 9 lbs (3.9 kg) 7-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 9" (191 x 444 x 229mm) 17-1/2 lbs (7.
