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The Outlaw Bookshelf Loudspeakers
Owner’s Manual
Specifications
Volume Level
When available, match the levels of all of your speakers, including the Outlaw 
Loudspeakers, as described in your receiver or processor owner’s manual. We 
recommend using an SPL meter (such as Radio Shack part number 33-2050). 
When using the test tones, measure from the listening chair and set the meter 
to the 75 dB level. In order to accurately measure levels between channels use 
“C” weighting and the “slow” setting.
Surround Sound Considerations
A great speaker has many characteristics. Most importantly, it should have a 
linear response, with a large soundstage and precision imaging while at the 
same time be capable of reproducing considerable dynamics without sounding 
strained. If these design goals are accomplished, the speaker will be at home 
both in music only and full in-home theater systems.
With the above in mind, we offer the following advice when integrating your 
Outlaw Bookshelf Loudspeakers in a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 surround sound system.
Tweeter height should remain as close to even as possible between your 
front left, center and right channel speakers. This helps maintain “timbre” 
which is the characteristic of a sound that separates itself from other sounds 
of the same volume level and pitch.
  When a sound effect pans from one speaker to the next, you’ll want your 
speakers’ timbre to match as closely as possible. This will ensure that 
whatever instrument or sound effect you are hearing sounds the same, 
regardless of which speaker in your system it is emanating from.
When using “direct radiating” speakers, like the Outlaw Loudspeaker’s 
in the surround position, they should be placed just behind the listening 
position. While timbre remains very important, these speakers should be 
placed approximately 1-2 feet above the listener’s ears to create a more 
diffused sound field.
Surround back channels, more commonly used in newer DD-EX ™ and 
DTS-ES™ soundtracks should be placed at the same height as the sur-
round channels. If you are using a pair of speakers in the surround back 
position, they should each be placed approximately 30 degrees off of the 
center axis. If only a single surround back speaker is used, it should be 
placed on center axis.
Today’s blockbuster movie soundtracks take advantage of a dedicated 
subwoofer channel called the LFE (Low Frequency Effects). For this 
reason, we advocate the used of a powered subwoofer like our LFM series 
subs. Placement of the subwoofer will depend on room acoustics, so you’ll 
want to consult with your subwoofer manufacturer for tips on getting the 
most from your sub. The Outlaw LFM series subwoofer manuals, which 
are available as a free download at 
www.outlawaudio.com, all share 
an excellent primer on subwoofer placement. We invite you to use that 
information to maximize your system’s performance.
Caring for your Speakers
Exceptional efforts were taken during the design and manufacture of the Outlaw 
Bookshelf Loudspeakers so that they could provide you with a lifetime’s worth 
of music and movie reproduction. Proper care along the way will ensure that 
they always look as great as they sound.
We recommend using a lint-free cloth to clean your speaker’s cabinets. If 
necessary you may moisten that cloth with plain water. Special care should 
be taken to avoid getting water on the dome tweeter or woofer. Do not use any 
other solvents or chemicals as damage may occur.
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEm: No output from the speakers
  Check to ensure that your amplifier is powered on.
  Check to make sure your source (CD, DVD etc.) is actively outputting a 
signal.
  Check to ensure speaker wires are properly connected.
PROBLEm: Amplifier shuts down at power up or during high  
volume playback
  Check for a shorted speaker wire connection. This is observed as speaker 
wire that touches
 both the positive and negative (red and black) binding 
posts at the same time. This can occur at the amplifier or the speaker’s 
binding posts.
  Check to make sure your speaker wires are connected properly.
PROBLEm: Woofer or tweeter sounds “distorted”
  Check bass and treble controls and return them to flat.
  Reduce volume of playback as amplifier may be “clipping” 
Specifications
SENSITIVITY  
87dB
RATED AmPLIFIER POWER  
50-200watts
ImPEDANCE 
8 Ohms
FREqUENCY RESPONSE 
54Hz-22kHz ±3dB
DRIVERS  Tweeter 
1" Custom Silk Dome designed and  
 
 
manufactured with precision  
 
 
Scandanavian  parts
 
Woofer 
5-1/4" SEAS Driver with Diecast Magnesium  
 
 
basket, treated paper cone, low-loss rubber  
 
 
surround and 26mm CCAW voice coil.
LINEAR COIL TRAVEL 
10mm p-p
BOUNDARY COmPENSATION  
0dB, -2dB, -4dB starting at 400Hz where it  
SWITCH 
plateaus at 250Hz and remains flat to  
 
resonance
HIGH FREqUENCY SWITCH 
+2dB, 0dB, -2dB starting at 4kHz and peaking  
 
at 20kHz
DImENSIONS (HxDxW) 
12-1/8" x 10-15/16" (w/ grille) x 7-1/4"
WEIGHT 
16.5 lbs