NHT Computer Monitor Xu User Manual

important to use matching speakers to achieve consistent sound. You may mix and  
match SuperZero’s and SuperOne’s, in either their wood laminate or molded  
versions, as they all share identical tonal properties. For more full-range response,  
you may add a powered subwoofer, such as the NHT SW1P or SW2Pi.  
Thank you for your purchase of the NHT SuperZero Xu minimonitor.  
Please take a few minutes to read through this Owner's Manual prior to  
installing your new speakers. The information provided will help you to  
obtain maximum performance from your audio system. If you have  
questions or need assistance at any time during the installation or  
operation of your new speakers, please call your NHT Dealer or our  
Toll-Free Customer Hotline at:  
Fig. 1  
For home theater, it is ideal for all five speakers to be placed equidistant from the  
listening position. When using a SuperZero Xu as a center channel speaker, it  
should be placed directly above or below the television, as close to the screen as  
possible. It may be placed either in the vertical or horizontal orientation. The  
SuperZero Xu is magnetically shielded and will not distort the picture’s color. If  
possible, all three front speakers in a home theater system should be placed at  
equal height and at ear level from the listening position.  
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Please retain the SuperZero Xu’s packaging to protect the speaker in the  
event that you move or transport it.  
Experimentation is the key to finding the best arrangement in your particular  
listening environment. Be patient, have fun and remember that small changes in  
speaker position can sometimes have a significant effect on the sound.  
! Design  
NHT loudspeakers are designed to deliver refined, musical sound from attractive  
and affordable packages. Our efforts are guided by the study of human hearing and  
are optimized for real-world use. Every NHT speaker undergoes rigorous testing  
and quality control at the factory to ensure you years of listening pleasure.  
In addition, room furnishings play an important role in absorbing and reflecting  
soundwaves. Midrange and high frequencies in particular will be absorbed by soft  
furnishings such as sofas, carpets and curtains. A large number of these soft  
furnishings will dull the sound, while a “live” room with few furnishings will brighten  
the sound. If you are willing to spend some time fine-tuning the performance of your  
system, you will enjoy the benefits for years to come.  
Parts list  
" Wall bracket  
" Speaker bracket " Metal washer  
" Swivel bolt  
" Foam gasket  
" Speaker bolt  
" Plastic washer  
For over five years, the award-winning SuperZero has set the industry standard for  
affordable minimonitor performance. Exemplifying the concept of “less is more,” the  
SuperZero is designed with no revolutionary technologies or fancy parts, just  
sensible electronic topology and custom-designed drive units. It is this focused  
simplicity and elegance of design that gives the SuperZero its astonishing clarity and  
remarkable spaciousness.  
surfaces such as shelves, cabinets, or speaker stands. Because the SuperZero  
Xu’s enclosure is designed with identical curvatures on all sides, the speaker may  
be placed on the XuBase in any orientation (resting on either side, top or bottom  
panels). See fig. 2 for setup options.  
! XuBracket  
Before attempting this installation, carefully evaluate the mounting surface, making  
sure that its composition and construction are strong enough to support the load  
safely. If you are unsure about the type or use of mounting hardware for your  
installation, consult a professional contractor or a knowledgeable hardware store.  
The XuBracket is suitable only for attaching the speaker to walls or ceilings  
constructed of solid wood, brickwork, concrete, hollow building block, or wood studs.  
Do not mount the XuBracket to unreinforced plaster or sheetrock (gypsum board).  
The SuperZero Xu should be tilted on the XuBase so that it radiates sound directly  
toward the listening position.  
The SuperZero Xu (“Xtended use”) offers the identical acoustics as the original  
SuperZero, in a specially designed thermoplastic molded enclosure. To address the  
growing trend toward wall-mounting, the SuperZero Xu is packaged with a  
customized XuBracket and features softer lines that allow it to blend unobtrusively  
with its surroundings. Additionally, its rubber XuBase firmly anchors the speaker to  
horizontal surfaces, to accommodate shelf, cabinet, or stand mounting.  
! Connections  
Before connecting speakers to your system, it is important that you turn off  
the power to your amplifier / receiver to avoid damage to the equipment.  
See fig. 1 for a complete parts list and diagram. Centered on the back panel of the  
SuperZero Xu, just above the terminal cup, is a threaded insert designed to  
accommodate the speaker bolt which fastens the XuBracket to the speaker.  
The SuperZero Xu is compatible with virtually all quality amplifiers. Proper wiring of  
the speakers is essential to good sound. At a minimum, 16AWG speaker cable is  
recommended for runs of 10 feet or less, with heavier special purpose cable used  
for longer runs. For specialty cable considerations, consult your local authorized  
NHT retailer.  
! Placement  
The SuperZero Xu may be mounted on a wall, shelf, cabinet or on speaker stands.  
It is designed for indoor use only.  
1. Disassemble the wall bracket from the speaker bracket by removing the swivel  
bolt and washers that hold them together.  
2. Attach the foam gasket to the speaker bracket, fitting it around the plastic guide  
tabs.  
3. Attach the speaker bracket (with gasket) to the SuperZero Xu with the speaker  
bolt. Tighten the speaker bolt with sufficient force to hold it firmly in position. If you  
use a power screwdriver, use a low torque setting only. Use of a high torque setting  
could damage the speaker.  
4. Attach the wall bracket to the wall with the appropriate fasteners and tighten with  
sufficient force to hold it firmly in place.  
The SuperZero Xu’s should be set up as symmetrically as possible, slightly toed-in  
and equidistant from the listening position. This configuration puts the listener in the  
center of the stereo image. The drivers should face the listening area without  
obstruction from furniture.  
Fig. 2  
The SuperZero Xu is designed for wall-mounting with its supplied XuBracket (see  
“XuBracket”). When installed high on a wall, the speaker should be angled down so  
that the sound radiates toward the listening area.  
5. Re-attach the speaker bracket to the wall bracket using the swivel bolt and  
washers. The metal washer goes underneath the plastic washer, and both go  
directly underneath the head of the swivel bolt. Tighten the bolt to a point where it  
can still be adjusted.  
6. Adjust the speaker’s angle (see “Placement”). Once optimized, tighten the swiv-  
el bolt with sufficient force to hold the XuBracket firmly in position.  
The SuperZero Xu may be placed on a shelf or in a cabinet, using the supplied  
XuBase to rest it firmly on the horizontal surface. For best results, place the  
speaker flush with the edge of the shelf, and not pushed back. Tilt the speaker on  
its base so that it fires toward the listening area. If required, rotate the XuBase 180  
degrees to tilt the speaker upward. If you wish to place the SuperZero Xu on  
speaker stands, first place the XuBase on the top plate of the stand, and then place  
the speaker on the XuBase. Tilt the speaker so that it fires toward the listening area.  
!
XuBase  
The molded rubber XuBase allows the SuperZero Xu to rest firmly on horizontal  
When using the SuperZero Xu in a five-channel home theater configuration, it is  
 

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