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USER MANUAL T50 POLK

T Series Owner's Manual

T15, T30 and T50

Contents

How to Connect Your System 3

T Series Speaker Positioning 3

Adding Adhesive-Backed Rubber

Feet to the T-Series. 4

Cleaning Your Polk Speakers. 4

Specifications 5

T15 Keyhole Template 23

Technical Assistance & Contact 24

Polk Audio History—A Passion for Sound

Polk Audio was founded in Baltimore in 1972 by Johns Hopkins University graduates, Matthew Polk and George Klopfer. Today, Polk Audio is a leading manufacturer of high-quality home, car and multimedia and the largest audio brand of Sound United. Polk products emphasize superior sound and build quality, and feature many patented and award-winning innovations. Having built their reputation as "The Speaker Specialists" for more than 40 years, Polk products are sold throughout the USA, Canada and in more than 50 countries around the world. Polk Audio's mission is simple: Build high-quality, great-sounding speakers at affordable prices. For the people of Polk Audio, building speakers is not just a job—it's a passion.

Important Notice

Please find the serial number located on the back of the product. It's a good idea to write this number on the warranty sheet and put it in a safe place should you need to reference it later.

Prior to Using Equipment

Polk Audio thanks you for your purchase. Make sure to read this user guide in full before using your speaker system. It will ensure that you get the most from the product and understand all safety requirements. Once you're done reading the user guide, put it in a safe place for later reference.

To avoid damaging your speaker from input overload, please note the following:

• Don't supply power to the speaker system that exceeds its maximum input
• Always make sure the amplifier is turned off when your connecting or disconnecting cables
• If you're using a graphic equalizer to highlight those high and low frequencies, avoid excessive amplifier volume
• Never leave your speaker playing unattended

How to Connect Your System

To get the best sound quality, it's important to wire your speakers correctly.

How to Use Binding Post Connectors

Loosen hex nut and insert bare speaker wire through hole. Tighten hex nut down to make connection.

Note: Do not insert insulated section of wire into hole (you will not get a connection).

Basic Speaker Hookup

Make sure that the red (+) and black (-) connectors on your amplifier or receiver connect to the red (+) and black (-) connectors on your speakers. If your speakers sound "thin," with little bass and little or no center image, odds are that one of the speaker wires is connected backwards. Double check all connections.

Placement Recommendations for the T30 Center Channel Speaker

The most popular placement for your T30 center channel speaker is on a shelf below your flat screen TV (if you have an older box TV, a popular option is to place your center channel speaker on top of it, anchoring the dialogue and effects to the screen).

Processor Mode for the T30 Center Channel Speaker

Note: Set Center Channel Speaker to "small" in your receiver's Bass Management Settings.

The "bass management" or "speaker configuration" menus of most surround receivers offer the choice of "normal" or "wide" modes for center channel operation. In discrete channel digital processors, these modes are referred to as "small" and "large." Normal (small) mode filters bass frequencies from the center channel speaker and sends them instead to the front left and right main speakers or to the subwoofer output (LFE) jack. Wide (large) mode sends an unfiltered, full-range signal to the center channel speaker. Use the Small (normal) mode for optimum center (and surround) channel performance and reliability.

T Series Speaker Positioning

To maximize the sound quality of your Speaker system—whether you've purchased T15 Bookshelf Speakers, a T30 center channel speaker, or T50 tower speakers—correct placement is everything. Take a look at the following examples and give them a try based on the T Series speakers you've purchased.

Note: Your T Series speakers are compatible with 2.0, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 7.1 and 9.1 setups (optional subwoofer shown in graphics).

Listening in 3.1 System (T15, T30, T50)

Get the most realistic stereo image by placing speakers as far apart as the listeners are sitting from them. If room conditions require that you place the speakers farther apart, you may choose to angle the speakers toward the middle to support a more solid center image.

Listening in 5.1 Surround (T15, T30, T50)

You can use the T Series speakers as rear surround speakers in a Polk Audio home theater system. Ideal rear channel surround speaker placement is on a side wall, slightly behind and above the listening position.

Listening in 5.1 Surround-alternate option (T15, T30, T50)

Alternate rear channel surround speaker placement for T Series speakers. If you cannot place rear surrounds on the side walls, position them on the rear wall above the listening position.

Wall Mounting the T15 Bookshelf Speaker

The T15 features a built-in keyhole slot for easy wall mounting. Follow the steps below to safely wall mount these speakers.

Use template to mark mounting location

Uso #10 panhead scrow for well stud.

a) Use #10 wall anchors with appropriate weight rating and screws for no wall stud
b) leave screws 1/4'' - 1/8'' (4mm) exposed

Slide the speaker down on the screw head to catch the keyhole slots

Adding Adhesive-Backed Rubber Feet to the T Series

To keep your Polk speakers firmly in place and prevent damage to floors or furniture, it's a smart idea to attach the included adhesive-backed rubber feet to the bottom of your speaker.

Peel and stick in corners of speaker enclosure

Cleaning Your Polk Speakers

You bought Polk quality for a reason. Keep your speakers looking good for years to come with these simple tips.

Clean cabinet with a damp cloth. Do not use furniture polish on veneer.

T Series Specifications

T15 T30 T50
Speaker Use Bookshelf Center Floor standing
Driver Complement
Mid/Woofer 5.25" 5.25" 6.5" Diameter			6.5" Bass Radiator (X2)
Tweeter 0.75" 1" Wave Guide Tweeter 1" Wave Guide Tweeter
Electrical
Overall Frequency	60Hz - 24kHz	38Hz - 24kHz	38Hz - 24kHz
Crossover	2-way 2-way	2-way
Response
Lower	-3db Limit 65Hz	-3db Limit 40Hz	-3db Limit 40Hz
Upper	-3db Limit 20kHz	-3db Limit 20kHz	-3db Limit 20kHz
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms	6 ohms	6 ohms
Recommended	20 - 100	20 - 100	20 - 100
Watts / Channel	Watts / Channel	Watts / Channel	Watts / Channel
Amplifier Power
Efficiency	89 dB 90 dB	90 dB
Inputs	5-way binding posts	5-way binding posts	5-way binding posts
Maximum Power Handling	150W 100W	150W
Dimensions
Cabinet Size	10.625" H x 6.5" W x 7.25" D	6.5" H x 19" W x 8.5" D	36.25" H x 9.25" W x 10.25" D
Mounting Options	Wall mount with integrated key-hole slot	N/A	N/A
Enclosure Type	Vented	Vented	Bass Rolflex
Shipping Unit	Pair	Each	Each
Speaker Warranty	5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)	5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)	5 years parts and labor (original purchaser)
Recommended Optional Accessories	30 - 36" speaker stands	N/A	N/A

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Polk Audio thanks you for your purchase. Make sure to read this user guide in full before using your speaker system. It will ensure that you get the most from the product and understand all safety requirements. Once you're done reading the user guide, put it in a safe place for later reference.

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