GHE Series Owners Manual 7/28/98 11:32 AM Page 2
INTRODUCTIONusing your speakers for both video and
Congratulations on choosing JBL GHEaudio, the speakers should be moved fur-
ther apart from each other, approximately
Series Loudspeakers. Their high efficiency
and bass response will greatly increase2 to 3 feet (.75 to 1m) from the sides of
your enjoyment of recorded music. JBLthe monitor/TV.
speakers are built with careful attention
to detail, using only the highest quality
materials. They will provide many years
of excellent performance.
Your GHE Series Loudspeakers are very
easy to set up. We recommend that you
take a few minutes to read this owner's
manual before you begin, and follow the
instructions carefully.
ENGINEERING FEATURES
Fig. 1
1.High EfficiencyModest amplifiers or.
receivers will be able to produce acoustic
For the best audio stereo reproduction,
levels normally associated with amplifiersthe two loudspeaker systems should be
of substantially higher power ratings.an equal distance from your listening posi-
2.Video Shielding. The GHE Series tion and separated so that the angle
incorporates magnetic shielding to allowbetween them, at the listening position, is
use on or next to video monitors and between 40 and 60 degrees (see Fig. 2).TVs.
The magnetic shielding prevents the For example, if your listening position is 8
powerful GHE speaker magnets from to 12 feet (2.5 to 4 m) from each speaker,
creating any interference or distortion ofthe two systems should be about 8 feet
the video picture.(2.5 m) apart. Placing the loudspeakers
3.Bi-wiring CapabilityThe GHE Series.in corners or against a wall will result in
speaker terminals are designed so thatthe strongest (not necessarily the most
separate sets of speaker cable can beaccurate) bass. Since the GHE Series are
attached to the woofer and midrange/ported on the front panel so you can place
treble portions of the crossover network. the rear of the speaker up against a wall
4.Polypropylene Cone Midrange.Pro-if desired.
vides clean, lifelike, accurate reproduction
of the human voice and other sounds
revealed by midrange frequencies.
5.Tuned Port Bass Design. Extends low-
frequency response, reduces distortion
and improves power handling capacity.
PLACEMENT
The GHE Series cabinet height and driver
placement allow for speaker placement
directly on the floor. The video shielding
allows for the option of placement very
close to a video monitor/TV. When used
as Left and Right Channel speakers in a
Dolby Pro Logic AV system, the shielding
allows the speakers to be placed up
against the sides of the monitor/TV for a
compact AV system profile (see Fig. 1). If
Fig. 2
you desire better stereo imaging when
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