RESOLUTION 1 RESOLUTION 2 THE LEADER IN AUDIO ENGINEERING RESOLUTION 3 RESOLUTION C RESOLUTION SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS Owner’s Reference
Resolution Series Loudspeakers Resolution 1, 4-way Floor standing Loudspeaker Resolution 2, 3-way Floor standing Loudspeaker Resolution 3, 2-way Bookshelf Loudspeaker Resolution C, 3-way Center Channel Loudspeaker Owner’s Reference, v 04.0 Krell Industries, Inc. 45 Connair Road Orange, CT 06477-3650 USA TEL 203-799-9954 FAX 203-891-2028 E-MAIL krell@krellonline.com WEBSITE http://www.krellonline.com This product complies with the EMC directive (89/336/EEC) and the low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC).
Contents List of Illustrations, page iv SECTION ONE: About Krell, page 1 The Krell Legacy, the Resolution Series Loudspeakers, and Definition of Terms SECTION TWO: Unpacking and Placement, page 4 Opening the Resolution Loudspeaker Shipping Box, Positioning the Loudspeaker, and Attaching the Grille SECTION THREE: Anatomy of a Loudspeaker, page 10 Features and Benefits of the Resolution Design SECTION FOUR: Connecting a Resolution Series Loudspeaker to Your System, page 16 SECTION FIVE: Krell HEAT: Home Theat
List of Illustrations Figure 1, page 10 Resolution 1 Front and Back Panels, and Grille Figure 2, page 11 Resolution 2 Front and Back Panels Figure 3, page 12 Resolution 3 Front and Back Panels Figure 4, page 12 Resolution C Front and Back Panels Krell Resolution 1, 2, 3, and C Loudspeakers iv
SECTION ONE About Krell Thank you for your Resolution Series loudspeaker purchase. This section describes the Krell Legacy, Krell’s innovative loudspeaker design and technology, and defines key terms used in this reference. The Krell Legacy “I design every Krell component to set the standard for workmanship, style, and performance.
(SECTION ONE: About Krell continued) The 4-way floor standing Resolution 1 and the 3-way floor standing Resolution 2 loudspeakers are suited for use in 2-channel systems or as the main left and right loudspeakers in a multi-channel home theater set-up. The 2-way bookshelf Resolution 3 loudspeakers work well in small two-channel systems or as surround loudspeakers in multi-channel home theaters.
(SECTION ONE: About Krell continued) Definition of Terms Following are the definitions of key terms used in your owner’s reference manual. Technology Krell HEAT Krell HEAT, or High End Audio Theater, is a design application incorporated into Krell components to enhance multi-channel home entertainment systems.
SECTION TWO Unpacking and Placement This section describes the procedures for safely unpacking and placing your Resolution loudspeakers. Opening a Resolution 1, 2, 3, or C Shipping Box Resolution 1, four-way floor standing loudspeaker. Each Resolution 1 shipping box measures 21 in. (53.3 cm) wide by 62 in. (157.5 cm) high by 24 in. (61 cm) deep and contains one Resolution 1 loudspeaker. The combined weight of the box and loudspeaker is 215 lb. (97.7 kg). Each Resolution 1 loudspeaker measures 13.2 in.
(SECTION TWO: Unpacking and Placement continued) To Remove the Resolution Loudspeaker from the Shipping Box The shipping box is designed to open safely and easily. Inside the box, the Resolution loudspeaker is enclosed in a protective sleeve, and is further protected by foam pads. The only tool you need is a box cutter, to remove the loudspeaker from the shipping box. Note Save all packing materials.
(SECTION TWO: Unpacking and Placement continued) 9. Carefully slide the loudspeaker out and away from the inner and outer cartons. The loudspeaker is still upside down, and the foam pads marked TOP and BOTTOM are still on the loudspeaker. two people needed 10. Set the inner and outer cartons aside. 11. Locate the foam pad labeled BOTTOM: this pad protects the bottom of the loudspeaker. 12. Remove the foam pad labeled BOTTOM. 13. Open the band that secures the protective sleeve around the loudspeaker. 14.
(SECTION TWO: Unpacking and Placement continued) 20. Screw each foot/washer assembly into the four screw holes located on the bottom of the loudspeaker. 21. Spin the washers counterclockwise up the shaft of each foot to secure the foot. 22. Carefully invert the loudspeaker so that it is resting on the feet. 23. Remove the top foam end cap and sleeve. 2 people needed You are ready to position the Resolution 1 or Resolution 2 in the listening area. See Placement, on page 8.
(SECTION TWO: Unpacking and Placement continued) Placement All loudspeakers interact with the environment in which they are placed. Loudspeaker performance is influenced by the size, shape, and contents of the listening room as well as the placement of the loudspeaker within the room. A Resolution Series loudspeaker is simple to set up and use, and is engineered to perform well in a wide variety of listening environments. The closer a loudspeaker is to the rear wall, the more pronounced the bass response.
(SECTION TWO: Unpacking and Placement continued) 3. Grasp the remaining grille block, allowing it to rest between the thumb and forefinger of each hand. 4. Pull firmly to stretch the grille cords, until the grille locator pins align with the two grille holes on the top front of the loudspeaker. On the Resolution C, stretch the grille cords to the right. 5. Gently guide the pins into the grille holes. You hear a click when the grille is in place.
SECTION THREE Anatomy of a Loudspeaker This section describes Resolution features and benefits.
(SECTION THREE: Anatomy of a Loudspeaker continued) Figure 2 Resolution 2 Front and Back Panels 5 14 6 12 9 1 Grille Block 2 Grille Block with Logo 3 Grille Cord 4 Grille Locator Pins 5 Top 6 Enclosure. Cherry finish 7 8-inch Magnesium Cone Mid-woofer 15 8 4-inch Midrange 9 1-inch Dual Concentric Ring Tweeter 10 10-inch Aluminum Cone Woofer 11 Bottom 12 6.
(SECTION THREE: Anatomy of a Loudspeaker continued) Figure 3 Resolution 3 Front and Back Panels 5 14 5 Top 6 Enclosure.
(SECTION THREE: Anatomy of a Loudspeaker continued) Enclosure The Resolution Series loudspeaker enclosures feature a Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) design. Excellent resistance to vibration is achieved using a minimum 1" thickness of MDF. The baffles of all Resolution loudspeakers are 2" thick, which further damps unwanted resonance. In addition, the liberal use of internal bracing deadens the enclosures.
(SECTION THREE: Anatomy of a Loudspeaker continued) Drivers All Resolution loudspeakers feature tweeters that have a dual concentric design, with very well-damped ultrasonic resonance and a response beyond 40 kHz. The 4-inch midrange driver used in the Resolution C and Resolution 1 features a 1-piece chassis and a 1-piece cone and surround. This type of construction minimizes the resonant properties caused by component part boundaries. The Resolution 2 uses a 6.
(SECTION THREE: Anatomy of a Loudspeaker continued) Discrete Driver Environment All drivers in the Resolution Series operate in an ideal environment, which is designed to preserve clarity and promote an uncolored sonic presentation. To isolate the drivers from the operating pressures of the main enclosure, the Resolution 1 loudspeaker employs a sub-enclosure for the midbass driver and the Resolution 2 loudspeaker is designed with a sub-enclosure for the midrange driver.
SECTION FOUR Connecting a Resolution Series Loudspeaker to Your System All Resolution loudspeakers are equipped with two sets of WBT binding posts. The top set is connected to the midrange and/or tweeter drivers, and the bottom set is connected to the bass drivers. To use banana-type loudspeaker terminations, remove the plastic pins from the center of each loudspeaker connector. Use a small pair of pliers to grasp the end of each pin and withdraw it from the connector.
SECTION FOUR: (Connecting to Your System continued) Examples follow: Standard. For the standard operation of a Resolution loudspeaker, using one set of speaker cables per channel, leave the jumper connecting the positive and negative binding posts in place. For each loudspeaker, make the positive and negative connections to the binding posts, and then connect the cable to the corresponding terminals on the left and right channels of the amplifier. Bi-wire.
SECTION FIVE Krell HEAT: Home Theater Technology The Krell Resolution Series loudspeakers are part of a whole family of loudspeakers newly designed by Krell. The Resolution 2, 3, and C are voiced precisely for use with the Resolution 1.
Warranty Each Resolution Series loudspeaker has a limited warranty of five years for parts and labor. Should this product fail to perform at any time during the warranty, Krell will repair it at no cost to the owner, except as set forth in this warranty. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by acts of God or nature.
(WARRANTY continued) Krell will pay return freight to the U.S.A.-based freight forwarder of your choice. Freight and other charges to ship the unit from the freight forwarder to you are also your responsibility. Krell is not responsible for any damage incurred in transit. Krell will file claims for damages as necessary for units damaged in transit to the factory. You are responsible for filing claims for shipping damages during the return shipment.
Return Authorization Procedure If you believe there is a problem with your component, please contact your dealer, distributor, or the Krell factory to discuss the problem before you return the component for repair. To expedite service, you may wish to complete and e-mail the Service Request Form in the Service Section of our website at: http://www.krellonline.com/html/c_servicerequest.
Specifications Resolution 1 Loudspeaker Resolution 3 Loudspeaker A four-way floor standing loudspeaker with two 10" aluminum cone woofers, one 8" midwoofer with magnesium cone, one 4" midrange with polypropylene cone, and one 1" dual-concentric ring tweeter with integral waveguide. A sub-enclosure houses the mid and high frequency drive elements. Krell highcurrent crossover featuring double-sided glass epoxy circuit boards used throughout. Spiked feet are included. Cherry finish.
