T I G E R
Professional Powered Mini-Monitor
Speaker System
OWNER’S MANUAL
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After you have unpacked the carton, check to make sure It contains
the following items:
The KOI Tiger is a limited-production professional-quality mini-monitor
that represents the
• Tiger subwoofer unit
state-of-the-art in
• Tiger left and right satellite speakers
compact speaker sys-
tem design. It is the
product of many years
of advanced ampli-
• AC power cord
• 3 ft. input adapter cable (dual female phono to single male stereo
miniplug, stereo shielded)
• 9 ft. stereo input interconnect cable (dual male phono to dual male
phono, stereo shielded)
fier, transducer, and
enclosure develop-
ment plus extensive
• Two flat speaker cables, 10 ft. and 14 ft., for satellite to subwoofer
connection (male phono to male phono, unshielded)
research into psycho-
acoustics.
Please contact KOI immediately if any of the above items were not
found in the carton.
Please take a few minutes to read this manual. With proper use and
care, your KOI Tiger will provide you with many years of reliable service
and superior musical enjoyment.
Features
The Tiger Mini-Satellite…
• employs KOI’s unique HQ driver—the world’s smallest transducer
capable of full-range reproduction.
CAUTION
Risk of electrical shock. Do not open.
• delivers high power handling, high SPL capability, and high reliabil-
ity thanks to patented KOI technologies.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do
not attempt to open or disassemble. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
all servicing to qualified personnel.
• features a compact, lightweight, elegantly styled enclosure with
unique physical characteristics that further promote uniform re-
sponse and freedom from standing waves.
• avoids localization in the room and delivers wider energy dispersion
for better stereo in all listening locations.
IMPORTANT
Safety Instructions
• is magnetically shielded for use near computer and TV CRT’s.
• can be easily mounted on any wall or ceiling.
1. Follow all instructions and observe all warnings.
2. To avoid shock or fire hazard, do not expose the product to rain or
moisture.
• features sophisticated, modern styling that complements virtually
any household décor.
3. Do not install the product in an unventilated enclosure.
The Tiger Subwoofer…
4. Do not install the product near sources of excessive heat, such as
radiators and other heat-producing equipment.
• uses advanced KOI technology to produce smooth, natural-sound-
ing bass from a surprisingly compact cabinet that can be placed
just about anywhere in the room.
5. Do not connect to any power source other than that specified on
the product.
• features a high-reliability IC amplifier module that utilizes the high air
movement velocity generated by KOI’s patented Synchro-Balance-
Bass “V-port” for efficient cooling without a bulky heat sink.
6. Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs and convenience receptacles.
• delivers deep, tight bass, fully capable of meeting the demands of a
wide range of music spectra.
7. Care should be taken to avoid the spilling of liquids or the entry of
foreign objects into this product.
• features an elegant, small-footprint design to minimize living/
working space intrusion.
8. Do not attempt to operate this product if it has been dropped,
damaged, exposed to liquids, or otherwise exhibits a distinct
change in performance indicating the need for service.
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Placement
Connections
The advanced acoustic design of the Tiger makes component place-
ment non-critical—any reasonable location of the satellites and sub-
woofer will yield superb stereo reproduction in most listening rooms.
Perform all audio connections with the Tiger’s AC cord unplugged.
Satellite To Subwoofer
Use the flat speaker cables supplied with your Tiger system to con-
nect the satellites to the subwoofer unit. These cables can be affixed
to the wall using double-sided adhesive tape and painted to render
them virtually invisible.
Satellites
The compact KOI Tiger satellites can be placed in just about any
available space in your room. Ideally, they would be placed along a
common wall at the same height. For critical monitoring (close-field)
applications, the satellites should be approximately at ear level.
Rear panel
inputs
The satellites can be placed on
shelves, on equipment racks, in
wall units, over mixing consoles,
etc. They can be placed as near
or far from room boundaries as
desired.
Subwoofer rear panel
AC power connector
To left satellite
A mounting bracket is available
as an optional accessory. Please
contact KOI for more information.
To right satellite
If necessary, you can purchase longer speaker cables pre-wired with
RCA-type phono connectors at most electronics supply stores, such
as Radio Shack. Do not use shielded cables for this purpose as they
may adversely affect audio performance.
Although the Tiger satellites are supplied in mirror-image pairs, there
is no “rule” as to which should be left and right. In critical monitoring
applications, you may notice subtle differences, depending on the
listening environment and source material. For example, facing the
passive radiators (covered by the grille on the side of the satellite) “in-
ward” toward each other may result in a more focused stereo image.
Conversely, facing the passive radiators “outward” toward the side
walls, may result in a wider, more spacious soundstage presentation.
You are encouraged to experiment.
Input
The Tiger accommodates just about any audio source. You can
connect the Tiger to personal portable CD, MiniDisc, or tape players,
MP3 players, mini-component and portable stereo systems, com-
ponent CD and DVD players, televisions, personal computers, game
consoles, MIDI instruments and modules, mixing consoles, recording
devices, and many other sources.
Subwoofer
NOTE: Some sources, such as mini-component and portable stereo
systems, have no line-level outputs—only speaker outputs. If you plan
to connect the Tiger to such a high-level source, you should use an
adapter (attenuator) designed to protect the input from overload. If
you need such an adapter, please contact KOI for more information.
Like the satellites, the Tiger subwoofer can be placed within the
listening room with great flexibility. As the acoustic output from the
subwoofer is nondirectional, it is not necessary to have it centered
between the two satellites. In fact, the two satellite-to-subwoofer
speaker cables supplied are intentionally different in length to accom-
modate placement of the subwoofer to one side.
Greatest room boundary
bass reinforcement
Partial room boundary
bass reinforcement
Least room boundary
bass reinforcement
Subwoofer front panel
Front panel input
Bass level control
The bass performance will be affected by the location of the subwoof-
er within your room, especially with regard to distances from room
boundaries. The closer the subwoofer is placed to a room corner, the
greater the perceived bass output. You should experiment with its
location—in conjunction with adjustment of the bass level control on
the front lower panel of the subwoofer (see photo at right)—to achieve
the most natural bass reproduction and overall balance.
There are three sets of stereo inputs on the Tiger. The Line input on
the front panel and the Aux input on the rear panel of the subwoofer
are recommended for use with most consumer audio equipment. The
Audio input on the rear panel is better suited for pro audio equipment
with standard 0dBu (.775V) line-level output.
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Connections
Care
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No special maintenance procedures are required for the KOI Tiger.
If you have the choice between using low-level (“line”) outputs or
higher level (e.g., headphone) outputs on any source device, choose
the former as they will likely provide a cleaner, better-sounding signal.
Should dust accumulate at the vent openings near the bottom of
the subwoofer, use a vacuum cleaner with a crevice attachment to
remove the dust and restore free airflow.
You can have all three sets of inputs connected to different sources at
the same time. You will be able to switch among the sources using the
Tiger’s input selector control (see below).
If you wish to wipe the surfaces of the satellites or subwoofer, do so
only with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents or detergents.
AC Power
Warranty
After you have made all satellite and input connections, plug the
female end of the supplied AC power cord into the matching connec-
tor on the back panel of the Tiger subwoofer. Make sure the power
switch/volume control on the front is in its OFF position (pointing
upward). Then, plug the other end of the power cord into a wall outlet.
KOI, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser of the Tiger speaker sys-
tem that the product is free of defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
With respect to defects, KOI, Inc., will, at its sole option, replace or
repair the defective part in the product with no charge to the original
purchaser for parts or labor.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice
substantiating that the unit is within the warranty period must be pre-
sented to obtain warranty service.
Power indicator
The warranty for KOI products is valid only in the country to which
they were originally shipped, through the authorized KOI distributor
for that country, and at the factory. There may be restrictions on or
changes to KOI’s warranty because of regulations within a specific
country. Please check with your distributor for a complete under-
standing of the warranty in your country.
Power switch and
volume control
Input selector
The provisions of this warranty are in lieu of any other written warranty,
whether expressed or implied, written or oral, including any warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. KOI’s maximum
liability shall not exceed the actual purchase price paid by you for
the product. In no event shall KOI be liable for special, incidental,
consequential or indirect damages. Liabilities for normal wear and
tear, accident misuse, and unauthorized modifications are specifically
excluded.
Subwoofer control panel
Operation
Turn the Tiger system ON by rotating the power switch/volume control
clockwise just past the “click.” The LED power indicator will light to
indicate the system is ready for operation. Leave the volume control at
minimum initially.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from country to country or state to state. Some
places do not allow limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
Make sure the input selector is set correctly, corresponding to your
connected source. Then, start playing your music source. If the
source component has its own volume control, advance it partially.
Now gradually turn up the volume control on the Tiger. For best
results, find a setting of the volume control on the source component
that gives you the desired range of adjustment with the Tiger’s volume
control.
Set the bass level control on the lower front panel to achieve a natural,
balanced sound. For more information, please refer to the section on
subwoofer placement on page 4.
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