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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

  1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the system is operated.
  2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
  3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliances and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.
  5. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
  6. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
  7. Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances near water—for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
  8. Do not place these appliances on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the products. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliances. Any mounting of the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
  9. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the products on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
  10. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
  11. Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with polarized alternating-current line plugs (plugs having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
  12. Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliances.
  13. For added protection for this audio/video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left un-attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
  14. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over-head power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
  15. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
  16. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this audio/video product.
  17. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  18. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from wall outlets and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
    1. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
    2. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
    3. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
    4. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
    5. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
    6. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.
  19. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that the parts have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
  20. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the products are in proper operating condition.
  21. Carts and Stands. The appliances should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
  22. This product is not intended for use outdoors.

SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION

Polk Audio specifies the recommended amplification range for each of its passive (non-amplified) loudspeakers. Typically that specification will be expressed as a range of power such as 20-200 Watts (per channel). It is important to understand what those numbers mean when choosing a receiver or amplifier for your Polk loudspeakers. The lower number indicates the lowest continuous rated power that will yield acceptable performance in a typical listening environment. The higher number indicates the highest per channel power that should be used with your Polk speakers. That number should not be confused with a “Power Handling” specifica-tion and it does not imply that the speaker will safely handle that full amount of power on a long-term basis. We specify a wide range of power ratings because not all electronics manufacturers use the same method for rating power. In fact, high quality lower-rated amplifiers sound better and play louder than low quality units with higher power rating.

Automobile horsepower is good analogy. Your car probably has far more horsepower than it needs for your daily com-mute and is likely capable of going well over 120mph (190km/hr). Having that extra power is good for on-ramp acceleration and danger avoidance (like getting away from brain-eating zombies) but that doesn’t mean that it is advisable to operate your car on North American highways at full power and maximum speed for an extended period of time. Just ask your local state trooper if you are in doubt. Similarly, we recommend using amplifiers and receivers with rated power above the Power Handling limits of our speakers be-cause having extra power available for short term peaks is conducive to better sound quality, maximum dynamic range and effortless high volume output. But we strongly urge you not to use the full power of your amplifier or receiver for daily listening.
Loudspeakers can be damaged when an amplifier, regardless of its wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce. Operation at this level can result in very high levels of audible distortion originating in the amplifier, which can add a harsh, gritty sound to your listening material. If you hear distortion—turn the volume down or risk damaging your speakers. You can damage just about any speaker, regardless of power rating, if you drive an amplifier to or beyond the point of distortion.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

Certain international, national and/or local laws and/or regulations may apply regarding the disposal of this product. For further detailed information, please contact the retailer where you purchased this product or the Polk Audio Importer/Distributor in your country. A listing of Polk Audio Importer/Distributors can be found on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by contacting Polk Audio at: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA—Phone: +1 410 358-3600.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If, after following the hookup directions, you experience difficulty, please double-check all wire connections. Should you isolate the problem to the speaker, contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase, or contact Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (M-F, 9-6 EST, US & Canada only) or via email polkcs@polkaudio.com. Outside the US & Canada, call 410-358-3600. More detailed information including audio how-to articles, FAQs, and online manuals are available on our award-winning website www.polkaudio.com/home. Complete mounting instructions come with each stand.

TAKE INVENTORY

Inside each speaker container, you should find the following:

  1. (1) OWM5 L/C/R Loudspeaker
  2. (1) Stand
  3. (1) Foam Strip
  4. (2) Adhesive-Backed Rubber Pads
  5. Angled Wall Mount Bracket
  6. OWM Series Manual
  7. Registration Card
  8. Wall Mount Template

Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker fails to operate, notify Polk Audio Customer Support Services immediately at 800-377-7655.

MOUNTING OPTIONSPolk-Audio-OWM5-Wall-and-Bookshelf-Speaker-fig-1

  1. Vertical Wall Mount
  2. Horizontal Wall Mount
  3. Vertical Shelf Mount
  4. Horizontal Shelf Mount
  5. Corner Mount
  6. Horizontal Ceiling Mount
  7. Vertical Corner Wall Mount (with supplied bracket)
  8. Vertical 45°Wall Mount (with supplied bracket)
  9. Standard Articulating Wall Mount Bracket (not included)

SPEAKER PLACEMENT OPTIONS

The OWM5 L/C/R loudspeaker offers extraordinary flexibility when it comes to mounting options, with no less than nine (9) different locating possibilities. The OWM5 comes with an included corner bracket that enables the speaker to be mounted in a vertical corner wall mount or horizontal ceiling-corner configuration.Polk-Audio-OWM5-Wall-and-Bookshelf-Speaker-fig-2

MAKING SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS

Do not insert insulated section of speaker wire.

  1. Loosen hex nut.
  2. Insert speaker wire through hole.
  3. Tighten hex nut.
  4. Do not insert insulated section of speaker wire.Polk-Audio-OWM5-Wall-and-Bookshelf-Speaker-fig-3

FOR HORIZONTAL SHELF MOUNTING

Adhesive-backed rubber pads: peel and stick in corners of speaker enclosure.Polk-Audio-OWM5-Wall-and-Bookshelf-Speaker-fig-4

VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL WALL MOUNT TEMPLATEPolk-Audio-OWM5-Wall-and-Bookshelf-Speaker-fig-5

Use template to mark mounting location.

CORNER WALL MOUNT TEMPLATEPolk-Audio-OWM5-Wall-and-Bookshelf-Speaker-fig-6

Use template to mark mounting location.

ANGLED/CORNER WALL MOUNT TEMPLATE

Polk-Audio-OWM5-Wall-and-Bookshelf-Speaker-fig-7

Use template to mark mounting location.

Use #8 panhead screw for wall stud (6a), use #8 wall anchors with appropriate weight rating + screw for no wall stud (6b). Leave screws 1/4″ – 1/8″ (4mm) exposed.

CARE AND MAINTENANCEPolk-Audio-OWM5-Wall-and-Bookshelf-Speaker-fig-11

  • Clean cabinet with a damp cloth.
  • Do not use furniture polish on cabinet.

LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser only. This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the product to any other party.
Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, that the LOUDSPEAKER(S), PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPO-NENT(S) and ENCLOSURE on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer.
Furthermore, Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, that any AMPLIFIER OR OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT that may be included in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and work manship for a period of three (3) years years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer.
To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service, please register your new product online at: www.polkaudio.com/registration or call Polk customer service 800-377-7655 in the USA and Canada (outside the USA: 410-358-3600) within ten (10) days of the date of original purchase. Be sure to keep your original purchase receipt.
Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard, Suite A, San Diego, California 92154. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio.

Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.
This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio. This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc. or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state.
This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in Canada, the United States of America, its possessions, and U.S. and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs.
The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries.

FAQs

Can bookshelf speakers from Polk Audio model OWM5 be mounted on a wall?

For the optimum sound, place them on speaker stands. Although it is preferred, mounting the speakers on a wall bracket at any height is also acceptable.

How far from the wall should I place my Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers?

For the optimum sound, place the bookshelf speakers two to three feet from the back wall and equally apart from the side walls. The “Sweet Spot” is what audiophiles call the optimal listening location in a room where the sound is most evenly distributed.

Can bookshelf speakers like the Polk Audio OWM5 be utilised as surround speakers?

If space is a constraint, bookshelf speakers that are powered or passive both make excellent front speakers. Oftentimes, bookshelf speakers are used as surrounds. When it comes to producing the best surround sound experience, few things can compare to the large bipolar speaker system.

Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers: where can I use them?

Bookshelf speakers ought to be set up on a shelf, table, or other elevated surface rather than the floor. They were created specifically to improve sound in small- to medium-sized spaces.

Polk Audio OWM5 in-wall speakers should be put at what height?

You’ll get the best sound if you place the speakers at the same height as a freestanding speaker, which is roughly 2 feet above ear level. Although many in-wall speakers come with rotating tweeters that can help make up for installations high on the wall, you’ll get the best sound if you position the speakers at this height.

Can you mount the Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers high?

The listening axis of the speaker, which is frequently in the midway of the tweeter and woofer for two-way designs or the tweeter and midrange for three-way designs, should be nearly level or slightly below where your ears are.

If placed on stands, do Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers sound better?

It’s no accident that bookshelf speakers sound best when mounted on a stand. This is done in order to lift the little box speaker off of objects like bookshelves, floors, and walls using a properly built loudspeaker stand.

Can I use my PC with Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers?

By transforming any pair of passive bookshelf speakers into computer speakers, you may improve your desktop audio setup.

Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers can they be turned sideways?

Yes. Bookshelf speakers can be positioned on their side, albeit it’s not optimal. The sound quality will probably suffer as a result of this. Horizontal posture, while not ideal, might be okay if your objective is casual listening.

Are a receiver and Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers necessary?

The majority of home theatre speakers are passive, which means that a stereo receiver is required for them to work. However, a lot of bookshelf speakers are powered, meaning they come with an amplifier already installed. This is particularly valid for devices that are meant to be plugged into a computer.

How effective are Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers?

Due of their compact size, bookshelf speakers are typically two-way speakers with a tweeter and bass driver. In general, bookshelf speakers are not high efficiency types. When set up properly, bookshelf speakers can deliver some of the incredible aural qualities of a floor standing speaker.

What is a powered Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speaker?

All you need to do to utilise powered speakers is plug them into an outlet because they already have an amplifier inside of them. They are designed with a variety of inputs, so you may directly connect all of your home entertainment devices to them (ports).

Can I play video games with Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers?

Yes, provided that they are powered by an amplifier that is either outside or within the computer. In some cases, larger bookshelf speakers may sound a little underpowered if the amplifier is not strong enough.

Do pictures sound better through Polk Audio OWM5 bookshelf speakers?

However, bookshelf speakers often offer better imaging, more integration, and coherence whereas floor standing speakers typically provide deeper bass depth, dynamics, and soundstage due to their structure.

Are the bookshelf speakers from Polk Audio OWM5 Bluetooth-enabled?

Bluetooth-enabled bookshelf speakers are a great wire-free music listening choice. The greatest ones have the ability to produce high-quality sound while yet being lightweight and simple to use. The options below can help you improve your audio system.

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