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Cat. No. 40-4068
STS 800 8-Inch Three-Way Tower Speaker
Your Optimus STS 800 8-Inch Three-
Way Tower Speaker is a three-way
acoustic suspension speaker that uses
an 8-inch vacuum-formed polypropy-
lene woofer that yields excellent low-
end response and tight, clean bass. A
5-inch polypropylene midrange pro-
vides accurate midrange response,
You need speaker wire (not sup-
Note:
plied) to connect your speaker. Please
read through this entire manual before
you connect your speaker.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
®
3
and a /4-inch Mylar dome wide dis-
persion tweeter provides clear and nat-
Cautions:
• To prevent the cabinet from warp-
ing or discoloring, do not place the
speaker where it is exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive humid-
ity.
ural
high-frequency
sound
reproduction.
The speaker cabinet is solid in con-
struction and finished in genuine wood-
grain vinyl.
• Do not place the speaker where it
might be knocked over or hit by
falling objects.
The decorative grille is acoustically
transparent.
© 1995 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation
Mylar is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company..
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3. Press the right speaker’s negative
(–) terminal tab and insert one of
the bare wire ends into the open-
ing. Then release the tab.
CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus STS 800 8-Inch Three-
Way Tower Speaker is an example of
superior design and craftsmanship.
The following suggestions will help you
care for your speaker so you can enjoy
it for years.
• Handle the speaker gently and
carefully. Don’t drop it!
• Use and store the speaker only in
normal temperature environments.
• To maintain the speaker cabinet’s
finish, do not let it come in contact
with water vapor, alcohol, ben-
zene, insecticide, or similar liquids.
Do not place a plastic covering on
top of the speaker, as the plastic’s
color could come off and stick to
the finish.
4. Press the right speaker’s positive
(+) terminal tab and insert the
other bare wire end into the open-
ing. Then release the tab.
5. Insert the other end of the wire you
inserted into the right speaker’s
negative (–) terminal into your
amplifier/receiver’s right negative
(–) speaker terminal.
• Clean the speaker cabinet with a
soft, dry cloth.
Caution: You might permanently
damage your speaker by cleaning
it with a vacuum cleaner. Instead,
use a feather duster or a soft cloth.
Note: For the maximum bass
response and the best perfor-
mance, be sure your speaker
wires are properly connected
according to their polarity (+ to +
and – to –).
• Never touch the speaker elements
with your hands or expose them to
excessive shocks. If they become
dented or bent, the sound distorts.
6. Connect the remaining wire to the
amplifier/receiver’s right positive
(+) speaker terminal.
Modifying or tampering with the speak-
er’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate your
speaker’s warranty. If your speaker is
not performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assis-
tance.
7. Repeat this process to connect
another speaker to your amplifier/
receiver’s left speaker terminals.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Speaker Complement ............... Woofer: 8 /4-Inch Vacuum-Formed Polypropylene
Midrange: 5-Inch Polypropylene
Tweeter: 3/4-Inch Mylar Dome
Impedance ................................................................................. 8 Ohms (Nominal)
Frequency Response........................................................................45 Hz–20 kHz
Power Handling (RMS) ........................................................................... 100 Watts
Maximum Power ..................................................................................... 200 Watts
Sensitivity....................................................................................................... 88 dB
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Dimensions (H×W×D) .............................................................34 × 9 /2 × 11 Inches
(863 × 241 × 279 mm)
Shipping Weight..............................................................................26 lbs (11.8 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
RadioShack Limited Warranty
This product is warranted against defects for 5 years from date of purchase from
RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal-
ers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring
your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. War-
ranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to mis-
use or accidental damage.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIOSHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN-
TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA-
TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states
do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limi-
tation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
12/95
Printed in the USA
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