Definitive Technology Mythos Solo Surround Array SSA-50 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

5.  Use a bubble level to make sure the template is level. If the 

TV is wall mounted and not level, the speaker will look better 
if it is off-level in exactly the same way as the TV. 

6.  Use push pins to secure the template to the wall. 

7. Mark the location of pilot holes noted on the Mounting 

Template with a pencil; remove the template.

8.  Pre-drill the pilot hole locations for mounting screws 

(not included). Use screws rated to hold securely in the 
wall material (we recommend #10 screws).

9.  It is best if at least one screw hits a wall stud. If there is no 

stud behind the pilot hole location, install wall anchors (not
included) to secure the bracket screws. Follow the wall anchor
manufacturer’s directions. Each wall anchor should be rated 
to hold at least one-half of the product net weight 
[see specifications on front cover].

10. For masonry walls, use a masonry drill bit to pre-drill holes, 

and use masonry anchors and screws (not included).

11. Pull the five sets of speaker wires through the hole in the bracket.

12. Screw the bracket to the wall.

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We recommend that the SSA speaker be wall mounted 
by professional installers or by those appropriately skilled in the 
use of power tools and who have knowledge of building codes
and structural issues.

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We recommend that you determine a suitable location for 
your speaker installation, and that you complete all wiring 
(especially “hidden” in-wall wiring) before mounting the 
bracket to your wall.

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Mythos Brackets are not suitable for ceiling mounting.

The Mythos Solo Surround Array loudspeaker comes with a wall 
mounting bracket and template that makes secure mounting a breeze.
Follow these directions for installing the wall mounting bracket.

1. Two 

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"–20 screws have been factory installed on the back of the 

speaker. Gently hand-turn the screws to make sure they are in as
far as they can go. Do not force them beyond the “stop” point. 
The screws cannot screw all the way into the speaker and should
protrude as shown in the illustration.

2.  Make sure the location you have selected for wall-mounting 

does not conceal behind-wall electrical wiring or plumbing.

3.  Hold the cardboard template (included) in the intended 

location. Make sure the speaker clears the ceiling, adjacent 
walls, corners, beams, lighting fixtures and door/window 
frames. Leave at least 1

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" (38 mm) above the speaker location 

to allow the speaker to slide down onto the bracket.

4.  Make sure the center of the template is perfectly centered with

the TV screen.

The SSA speaker may be mounted on 
the wall above or below the video screen.

It may be placed on a table or shelf 
in front of the TV.

If placed on a shelf under a TV, adjust the
leveling feet (screwed all the way in) to
aim the speaker up towards the listeners.

The SSA speaker may be placed directly 
on top of TVs that have at least 5-inches 
(13 cm) of flat surface on top. Do not 
place the SSA speaker on top of any 
surface that is not large or stable enough 
to securely support the speaker. If the 
speaker seems at all unstable or “tipsy” 
place the speaker somewhere else. The 
warranty does not cover damage 
caused by falls due to improper 
positioning of the speaker. If the 
speaker is above seated listener height, 
extend the leveling feet to point the 
speaker downward [See Using the Leveling 
Feet on page 3].

13. When the wall mounting bracket is securely screwed to the wall, line 

up the speaker’s protruding Mounting Screws with the keyhole slots 
on the wall mounting bracket. Let the speaker slide straight down, 
allowing the screw heads to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole 
slots. Gently push the bottom front edge of the speaker toward the wall
until the speaker snaps onto the lower lip of the bracket.

If you have a Plasma or LCD TV that is attached to the wall via a 
swing-out articulating bracket such as those offered by Chief, Sanus 
and OmniMount, the SSA speaker may be attached to the bracket 
without using the SSA wall-mount plate. Simply use 

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"–20 screws to 

attach the SSA speaker directly to the TV bracket. Consult the TV 
bracket manufacturer’s user manual for more specific speaker 
mounting instructions.

If you are going to use the speaker on a TV, shelf or table, first attach 
the wall-bracket to the speaker as described above. Attach the two “L” 
brackets to the wall-bracket using two M4 x 10 mm screws provided. 
Thread the foot screws into the two “L” brackets and adjust to the 
required height.

Your Mythos SSA has one pair 
of 5-way binding posts for each 
channel — Left Front, Right Front,
Center, Left Surround 
and Right Surround. 

To start, strip 

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" (3 mm) of 

insulation from each speaker 
wire to expose the bare metal 
wire and twist each of the 
individual conductors into 
single un-frayed strands. 

Note that one of the terminals for
each channel is marked with red
band (+) and the other is marked
with black band (–). Make certain 
that you connect the wire from the
red (+) terminal of your amplifier 

or receiver to the red (+) terminal on your speaker and the wire from the
black (–) terminal of  your amplifier or receiver to the black (–) 
terminal on your speaker. Most speaker wire has some indicator (such as
color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you
maintain consistency. It is essential to connect all channels 
of the speaker to the amplifier in the same way (in phase). If you 
experience a poor surround effect, it is likely that one or more of the chan-
nels is connected in incorrect polarity and needs to be rewired. 
Pay close attention and connect positive to positive; negative to 
negative on all channels.

If you have a 6.1 or 7.1 channel receiver, connect the SSA’s surround 
channel inputs to the “Surround” outputs of your receiver, not the 
“Rear” or “Surround Back” outputs.

To connect wire to the binding post [see figure above], unscrew the knurled
nut and insert the bare wire into the hole near the base of the binding
post. Do not insert the insulated part of the wire into the hole as this will
not give you a good connection. Twist the nut back down the binding post
until it firmly meets the wire. Do not over tighten.

Connect a single RCA cable from the “SUB OUT” of your receiver 
to the LFE input of the subwoofer (not included). This connecting 
method bypasses the subwoofer’s internal “crossover” or low pass 
filter and relies on the crossover filter built into your receiver. 
NOTE: Make no other signal connections. Do not use speaker wire to make
the connection to the subwoofer 

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SSA-50 Mounting Screw Diagram

BACK OF SPEAKER

TOP OF SPEAKER

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20 SCREWS

THREADED INSERTS

SUBWOOFER

RECEIVER

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SSA-50 Mounting Template Revised

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Even if you intend to place the SSA speaker on a TV or shelf you must attach the wall-mount bracket to the speaker. See Using the Leveling Feet on page 3.