Definitive Technology Mythos Two Manuel utilisateur

Congratulations!

Mythos Loudspeakers with Mythos Two, Mythos Three, Mythos Eight and Mythos

Ten High Performance Loudspeakers are the perfect complement to your hi-tech video

display. These state-of-the-art loudspeakers feature:

•The groundbreaking Mythos look: hand-polished, aircraft grade aluminum enclosure:

non-resonant and internally braced for lifelike sound quality.

•High Deﬁnition Drivers and Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeters; voice matched

with the whole Mythos Series for convenient mix-and-match system building,

and an uninterrupted, realistic surround sound environment.

•Built-in Wall Mounting Brackets (Mythos Two features Tempered Glass

Bases for table-top placement).

•Use Mythos Two vertically, either as main or surround speakers. Use Mythos Three

horizontally as a center channel speaker.

•Use Mythos Eight and Mythos Ten either vertically, as main or surround speakers,

or horizontally, as a center channel.

•Combine Mythos Loudspeakers with Deﬁnitive Technology SuperCube®Subwoofers

to build super high performance Mythos sound systems for music or movies.

To ensure that you only experience the ﬁnest performance possible from your new speakers, we

encourage you to take a moment (or a few) to read through this manual and familiarize yourself

with the recommended hookup methods for these Mythos Loudspeakers.

Table-Top and Wall-Mount Loudspeakers

For Vertical or Horizontal Mounting

Owner’sManual

Mythos

®Two,

Mythos

®Three

Mythos

®Eight

&Mythos

®Ten

Visit us at www.deﬁnitivetech.com

11433 Cronridge Drive • Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

410-363-7148

Deﬁnitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Deﬁnitive

Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of ﬁve (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3)

years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Deﬁnitive

Technology Franchised Dealer. However, this warranty will automatically terminate prior

to the expiration of ﬁve (5) years for the drivers and cabinets if the original retail purchaser

sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party. The original retail purchaser shall

hereinafter be referred to as “you.” To obtain the warranty protection for your Deﬁnitive

Technology Product(s), you must ﬁll out and mail the Warranty Registration Card(s), within

ten days of the date of purchase.

Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of date of purchase, prepaid insured

to the Franchised Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the nearest

factory service center. Product(s) must be shipped in the original shipping container or its

equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If, upon

examination at the Factory or a Deﬁnitive Technology Franchised Dealer, it is determined that

the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period,

Deﬁnitive Technology or the Deﬁnitive Technology Franchised Dealer will, at its option,

repair or replace this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced

parts and Product(s) become the property of Deﬁnitive Technology. Product(s) replaced or

repaired under this Warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight collect.

This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident,

misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use,

voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry

not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship, or service, or repair or

modiﬁcation of the Product which has not been authorized by Deﬁnitive Technology.

Deﬁnitive Technology makes no Warranty with respect to its Products purchased from dealers

or outlets other than Deﬁnitive Technology Franchised Dealers.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective in

material or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement

as provided above. In no event will Deﬁnitive Technology be liable to you for any incidental or

consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Deﬁnitive

Technology or a Deﬁnitive Technology Franchised Dealer has been advised of the possibility

of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion

or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

All implied warranties on the Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty.

Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above

limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you also

may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Limited USA Warranty:

5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets

3-Years for Electronic Components

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.

CKAT041107

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Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or

concealed damage is most likely to occur in handling and should be reported

at once to your Deﬁnitive Technology Dealer or to the delivery company that

delivered your loudspeakers. Save all cartons and packing material when you

have unpacked your loudspeakers. They will do the best job of protecting your

speakers if they need to be shipped or transported. Record the serial numbers

found on the rear panels of your speakers in the appropriate place on your

Warranty Cards and mail your Warranty Cards within 10 days of purchase.

•Your speakers will work well with a variety of electronic components.

As little as 10 Watts (RMS) per channel will deliver adequate listening

levels in most rooms. If you plan to play your system at loud listening

levels, you’ll be better served by more power.

•Damage to loudspeakers can occur when an ampliﬁer, regardless of its

wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can

cleanly produce (usually beyond the “1 to 2 o’clock” position on the

volume control). This can result in distortion, originating in the

ampliﬁer. If you hear distortion, turn it down!

•Break-in is very important with any high-end loudspeaker, including

Deﬁnitive Technology speakers. While they sound great right out of

the box, the sound quality of the speaker will change noticeably after

the speaker has been played for a length of time (about 20 hours).

There’s no special procedure, just play ’em. Loud dynamic music

with lots of highs and lots of bass will work its magic faster.

Unpacking Your Mythos Loudspeakers

Mythos Two

Dimensions: 41/4"Wx57/16"Dx251/4" H (261/4" H w/Base)

Base: 8" W x 61/2"Dx1/2" H

Driver Complement: One 1" Dome Tweeter

Two 41/2"Bass/Midrange Drivers

Two 41/2"Sub Radiators

Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 30 kHz

Efficiency: 91 db

Nominal Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

Rec. Ampliﬁcation: 10 – 200 Watts/channel

Mythos Three

Dimensions: 257/16"Wx41/4"Dx57/16" H

Driver Complement: One 1" Dome Tweeter

Two 41/2"Bass/Midrange Drivers

Two 41/2"Sub Radiators

Frequency Response: 45 Hz – 30 kHz

Efficiency: 91 db

Nominal Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

Rec. Ampliﬁcation: 10 – 200 Watts/channel

Mythos Eight

Dimensions: 281/2"Wx43/8"Dx61/16" H

Driver Complement: One 1" Dome Tweeter

Two 51/4"Bass/Midrange Drivers

Two 51/4"Sub Radiators

Frequency Response: 38 Hz – 30 kHz

Efficiency: 91 db

Nominal Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

Rec. Ampliﬁcation: 10 – 250 Watts/channel

Mythos Ten

Dimensions: 341/2"Wx43/8"Dx61/16" H

Driver Complement: One 1" Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeter

Two 51/4"Bass/Midrange Drivers

Two 5" x 8" Sub Bass Radiators

Frequency Response: 31 Hz – 30 kHz

Efficiency: 92 db

Nominal Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

Rec. Ampliﬁcation: 10 – 300 Watts/channel

Mythos Loudspeakers Speciﬁcations

Installation, Setup and Placement Tips

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•Mythos Loudspeakers are engineered to excel when used with

Deﬁnitive Technology SuperCube Subwoofers. SuperCubes deliver

radical bass in compact stylish enclosures. Using a SuperCube will give

you complete signal control and will result in greater dynamic range in

stereo and home theater applications. See your authorized Deﬁnitive

Technology Dealer to hear a SuperCube Subwoofer for yourself.

•Before performing any wire hookups, be sure to turn your electronics

OFF.

Mythos Eight and Ten can be mounted either vertically as main or surround

speakers, or horizontally for use as a high performance center channel speaker.

The Logo Badge for the Mythos Eight and Ten is packaged separately, and

should be affixed in the correct place on the grille once the speaker alignment

has been determined. To affix the Logo Badge, place the badge upside down

on a solid ﬂat surface such as a table. Remove the grille from the Mythos

Eight or Ten and turn it ﬂat-side-down onto the badge, carefully pressing the

badge into the correct Badge Slot for the alignment you have chosen (vertical

or horizontal). The Logo Badge should snap into place. Do not press hard.

Don’t panic! If you experience difficulties with your speakers, try the sugges-

tions below. If you still have problems, contact your Authorized Deﬁnitive

Technology Dealer for assistance.

•Make certain that all system connections and power cords are undamaged,

and solidly and snugly in their places.

•Check that no foreign objects or liquids have entered the speaker enclosure.

•If you hear nothing and you’re sure the system is set up properly,

you must contact your Authorized Deﬁnitive Technology Dealer

for assistance.

•You can also call Deﬁnitive Technology for assistance: 410-363-7148,

visit www.deﬁnitivetech.com, or email info@deﬁnitivetech.com.

Service and warranty work on your Deﬁnitive loudspeakers will normally be

performed by the Deﬁnitive Technology dealer from whom you have pur-

chased your loudspeakers. If, however, you wish to return the speaker to us,

please contact us ﬁrst, describing the problem and requesting authorization as

well as the location of the nearest factory service center. Please note that the

address given in this booklet is the address of our offices only. Under no

circumstances should loudspeakers be shipped to our offices or returned

without contacting us ﬁrst and obtaining return authorization.

Deﬁnitive Technology Offices

11433 Cronridge Drive

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Phone: 410-363-7148

Troubleshooting

Service Contact Info

Adjustable foot forangling theMythos Eight and Ten.

Mythos Two,Eightor Ten positioned

for use as the Main(Front) Leftand

RightSpeaker nextto aflat screen

television.

Mythos Three, Eight or Tenpositioned

for use as a wall mountedCenter

ChannelSpeaker underaflat

screen television.

Mythos Three, Eight or Tenpositioned

for use as a wall mount Center

ChannelSpeaker above a flat

screen television.

Adjust the vertical angle of the

Mythos Three, Eight or Ten using

the screw foot (included) for better

imaging when positioned on a

horizontal surface (such as the top

of the television).

Mythos Two features a stable

Tempered Glass Base for

table-topmounting next to

table-mounted televisions.

Installation, Setup and Placement Tips

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Mythos Eight and Ten Logo Badge

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•Multichannel (Dolby Digital & DTS) receivers and processors have a

critical Channel Balancing Procedure for each speaker and the subwoofer

(connected via LFE or “Sub Out” low-level). This balancing procedure

must be followed in order to ensure proper performance from your speak-

ers. See your receiver/processor user’s manual for this information.

•Multichannel (Dolby Digital & DTS) receivers and processors also

have Bass Management Procedures that help direct the correct

frequencies to the correct speakers. Bass Management can vary from

unit to unit. This frequency-setting procedure must be followed in

order to ensure proper performance from your system. See your

receiver/processor user’s manual for this information.

When making Speaker Wire connections, use high quality, large gauge

speaker wire to ensure the best performance. Note that one of the input

terminals on the rear of your loudspeakers is red (+) and the other is black (-).

Toensure correct polarity,make certain that you connect wire from the red

(+) terminal of your receiver to the red (+)

terminal of your loudspeakers, and the

wire from the black (-) terminal of your

receiver to the black (-) terminal of your

loudspeakers. Most speaker wire has

indicator markings on one conductor to

help you maintain consistency.If your

sound seems “thin,” check your

connections for correct polarity.

•Mark the location of pilot holes noted on the Mounting Template, and

pre-drill for mounting screws (not included). Use screws rated to hold

securely in the wall material (we recommend #10 screws).

•If there is no stud behind the chosen location, be certain to use wall

anchors (not included) to secure the bracket screws. Follow the wall

anchor manufacturer’s directions.

•For masonry walls, use a masonry drill bit to pre-drill holes, and use

#10 masonry anchors and screws (not included).

•When the Wall Mounting Bracket is securely screwed to the wall,

insert the Mounting Screws into the rear panel of the speaker by

removing the plastic plugs on the Mounting Screw Holes.

•Line up the speaker’s protruding Mounting Screws with the keyhole

slots on the Wall Mounting Bracket, and let the speaker slide straight

down, allowing the screw heads to slip behind the smaller end of the

keyhole slots for a secure mount.

Your Mythos Three has a simple built-in device which stabilizes it and

allows you to adjust the vertical angle when the system is placed on a ﬂat

horizontal surface. If the foot is not screwed in, screw it into the threaded

hole on the bottom of the speaker. Your Mythos Eight or Ten has a simple

bracket with foot which screws into the wall bracket to stabilize the speaker

and allows you to adjust the vertical angle when the system is placed on a

ﬂat horizontal surface. When you set the speaker down, the speaker will lean

back and rest on the foot. By varying how far you screw in the foot, you can

adjust the vertical angle of the speaker. We suggest that you aim the speaker

so that it points directly towards the height of the listeners’ ears.

Channel Balance & Bass Management

Speaker Wire Connections

Wall Mounting Speakers Using The Mythos Bracket

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Mythos Three, Eight and Ten Vertical Angle

Adjustment

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Mythos Two, Mythos Three, Mythos Eight and Mythos Ten Loudspeakers

each come with a custom designed wall mounting bracket and wall template

that makes secure mounting a breeze.

It is recommended that Mythos Three be installed horizontally and Mythos

Two be installed vertically, while Mythos Eight and Ten can be used either

vertically (as mains or surrounds) or horizontally (as a high performance cen-

ter channel speaker). See the next section to see how to install the Mythos

Eight and Ten Logo Badge depending on speaker alignment.

The rear panel of each speaker features threaded inserts for the adjustable

Mounting Screws (included). These Mounting Screws then ﬁteasily into the

Keyhole Slots on the Wall Mounting Bracket, also included. Follow these

directions for installing the Wall Mounting Bracket.

•Use the Mounting Template (included) to help you judge speaker

placement. Make certain the locations you have selected for wall-

mounting do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing. Make sure

the speaker clears the ceiling, adjacent walls, corners, beams, lighting

ﬁxtures and door/windowframes. Leave at least 11/2”above the

speaker location to allow the speaker to slide down onto its bracket.

Mythos Two features a solid Tempered Glass Base for stable

table-top positioning. Follow these directions for securely

mounting the Tempered Glass Base.

Attach Speaker to Glass Base:

1. For easy installation, turn

speaker upside down.

2. Place the silver bottom pad (A)

over the screw holes on the bottom

of the speaker, and place the glass

base (B) over the silver pad (A),

lining up the screw holes.

3. Line up the Cap Screws (C) with

the screw holes in the glass base (B),

inserting them through the silver pad

(A), and into the bottom of the speaker.

4. Secure assembly to Speaker by

tightening the four Cap Screws (C)

ﬁrmly using the Hex Key. Do not

overtighten.

5. Turn assembly right-side-up.

Wall Mounting Speakers Using The Mythos Bracket

Mythos Two: Table-Top Mounting Using Glass

6 7

Mythos Two, Mythos Three, Mythos Eight and Mythos Ten Loudspeakers

each come with a custom designed wall mounting bracket and wall template

that makes secure mounting a breeze.

It is recommended that Mythos Three be installed horizontally and Mythos

Two be installed vertically, while Mythos Eight and Ten can be used either

vertically (as mains or surrounds) or horizontally (as a high performance cen-

ter channel speaker). See the next section to see how to install the Mythos

Eight and Ten Logo Badge depending on speaker alignment.

The rear panel of each speaker features threaded inserts for the adjustable

Mounting Screws (included). These Mounting Screws then ﬁteasily into the

Keyhole Slots on the Wall Mounting Bracket, also included. Follow these

directions for installing the Wall Mounting Bracket.

•Use the Mounting Template (included) to help you judge speaker

placement. Make certain the locations you have selected for wall-

mounting do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing. Make sure

the speaker clears the ceiling, adjacent walls, corners, beams, lighting

ﬁxtures and door/windowframes. Leave at least 11/2”above the

speaker location to allow the speaker to slide down onto its bracket.

Mythos Two features a solid Tempered Glass Base for stable

table-top positioning. Follow these directions for securely

mounting the Tempered Glass Base.

Attach Speaker to Glass Base:

1. For easy installation, turn

speaker upside down.

2. Place the silver bottom pad (A)

over the screw holes on the bottom

of the speaker, and place the glass

base (B) over the silver pad (A),

lining up the screw holes.

3. Line up the Cap Screws (C) with

the screw holes in the glass base (B),

inserting them through the silver pad

(A), and into the bottom of the speaker.

4. Secure assembly to Speaker by

tightening the four Cap Screws (C)

ﬁrmly using the Hex Key. Do not

overtighten.

5. Turn assembly right-side-up.

Wall Mounting Speakers Using The Mythos Bracket

Mythos Two: Table-Top Mounting Using Glass