The Theater 100 Mk2: Q & A
If you want to learn whether the space you've got for a system will work with the Theater 100 Mk2, what you need in accessories, how it renders (very well!) music or what configuration you want - either 5.1 or 7.1...or with which expansion set you need, we've got you covered here.
Perfect for living rooms of 15-35 sqm
Rooms of this size will be well compensated in sound with the Theater 100 Mk2. It's important you check the listening area to calculate the number of square metres you've got to plan for; adjacent areas, such as space around a dining table, are deducted. In especially high ceiling rooms (higher than 3.50 M), multiply in a 1.5 meter adjustment.
If your room is more difficult to hear in due to neighbors or children, the space must be a bit larger. The nice part? Because the active subwoofer level and phase can be exactly customized, you can confidently utilise the subwoofer in rooms of 15 sqm...
Hi-Fi playback without restrictions
The Theater 100 Mk2 is an excellent replacement for stereo standing speakers and for home cinema playback.
Teufel's a master at the satellite/subwoofer combination; we've been designing them, and extremely successfully, since 1989. We guarantee a solidly developed satellite and subwoofer with amazing sound - especially when compared to much more expensive (and larger) systems.
Available as a 5.1 cinema version
We offer the fully configured and ready to play Theater 100 Mk2 as a 5.1 set. Speakers that are included are the T 1000 SW subwoofer, two T 110 F front speakers, a T 110 C centre and two rear speakers. This set would offer excellent music playback and a thoroughly enjoyable home cinema experience.
The Theater 100 Mk2 is suitable for connection to all AV Receivers - whether 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1. In a 6.1/7.1 AV Receiver you occupy the rear centre speaker, which a 5.1 set would not need. For a total 7.1 system you'd need the additional "5.1 > 7.1" kit with two additional T 110 D rear speakers.
Expandable to a 7.1 cinema set
With the "5.1 > 7.1" kit you're able to upgrade your Theater 100 Mk2 to a 7.1 set. Two additional rear centre channels, and you're covered with brilliant sound wherever you turn!
The 7.1 sound format is generated by the existing five satellites and two more speakers (the so-called rear centres). This channel helps with better effects detection and music signals from directly behind the seated listening area. If you have a 7.1 set the optimal seated position is a little more open; you mustn't sit so precisely centered inside your listening area.
Why dipoles are better
The Theater 100 Mk2 contains two T 110 D rear speakers, which can work as dipoles within the Theater 100 Mk2. Dipoles emit sound not only from the front, but phased to the front and the rear.
Dipoles not only direct the sound to the front but to the rear as well. This means that if you sit between the dipoles, you're bypassing all that front/rear listening room reflection. This simulates the sound coming from a cinema, where the surround sound is played by several speakers to keep you immersed.
You are able to switch the dipoles from mono to dipole with the flip of a switch. Place these speakers at a height of 1.40 metres to 2.10 metres, and use an optional floor stand for placement within your room.
Setup of the Theater 100 Mk2
Thanks to very compact boxes and an intelligent design, the Theater 100 Mk2 fits easily into virtually any living room.
There are still some site criteria to realise the best sound possible in your home cinema area. It's always best to focus on the real "listening area" - so where your TV and your sitting area is located. Centrally position the screen and then place the speakers around it to ensure optimum sound. Questions? Email our service and we'd be happy to help you set up.
Setup of the T 110 C centre
The centre speaker occupies a very important position as it's responsible for playback of actor's dialogue. Therefore, these speakers should be as central as possible to your main listening area, and should be positioned so that the language and picture function as a unit.
Light alignment to the listener is recommended if the height of the centre speaker is under 40 cm or over 1.20 metres.
Setup of the Theater 100 Mk2 front speakers
The front speakers should be at an equal distance to the left and right of the TV or placed on the wall.
The T 110 F front speakers have an integrated M6 screw for wall mounting of the speakers. This screw is also used for the fixation of the optional stand feet. The usage of Teufel stand feet guarantees an optimum playback height for the satellite speakers.
The height for wall or shelf placement should be considered between 40 centimeters and 1.20 metres. It's important that the centre and main speaker are in a circular arc curved slightly to your TV. Otherwise, homogeneity might suffer.
Setup of the T 1000 SW subwoofer
The T 1000 SW subwoofer's placement is relatively open within the room (crossover frequency 100 Hz). Ideal would be placement between the two front satellites. It would also be best if the subwoofer's front (with grille) is allowed to radiate freely and is not placed against a wall; if it must be placed there, minimum distance would be 20 cm away from the wall itself.
Setup of the T 110 D rear speakers
The T 110 D speakers should be operated in the dipole mode. There's a switch in the connection box on the side of the speaker. The T 110 D dipoles are best used at a listening height of 1.40 to 2.10 metres.
These speakers include the Teufel wall mounting M6 screw. This is an optimum mounting. The front of the box (with Teufel logo) should point towards the TV - this way no direct sound reaches the listener; rather it's diffused and only reflections from the wall are received. The distance of this speaker from the back wall of the room should be at least 10 cm.
You can also install the dipoles behind your seated position at a height of 1.40 to 2.10 metres. Place the speakers with the optional wall mount L-lock at an angle and align to the wall. This way the dipole reflects to the rear and side walls, thus producing the desired diffusion of sound. The distance to the wall should be at least 10 cm.
If it's not possible to place the T 110 D dipoles as described, switch the speakers to mono via the rear switch.
The setup distance for the rear centre speakers should amount to more than one metre as well as a height of 1.50 to 2.10 metres. When setting up the 7.1 set make sure to keep as equal a distance between the individual speakers as possible.
Setup of the 7.1 configuration
If the distance of the listening area to the rear centre speaker pair is less than a metre (because you sit directly on the sofa in front of the rear panel) we recommend using the speakers as dipoles. The ideal placement of a 7.1 system assumes the rear effect speaker are at the side wall next to the listener, and the rear centre speakers on the back wall at a height of 1.50-2.10 metres.
Please note for 7.1 setup: if you were to draw a line between the speakers of a 7.1 setup, the ideal form would be a trapezoid. Each line within the trapezoid should have a length of over one metre. If the lengths in between the speakers differ, you're most certainly able to tell this from the end sound result. If they do, work on the speaker management with your AV receiver/amplifier.
Setup: theory & practice
These notes will help you setup the perfect multichannel playback in your home. However, you've not always the space, your partner's patience, or the area to allow such optimum placement. Try to meet the above requirements as best you can. Modern AV receivers are electronically able to compensate for any lack in the lineup. When stumped: let your ears and eyes decide.
The matching AV receiver
The Theater 100 Mk2 can be successfully combined with a variety of AV receivers. You're able to find some recommendations of current receivers that meet all Teufel's requirements for a harmonious setup with your system. Device recommendations >
The right cable
We recommend the 2 x 2.5 qmm connection cables to connect the satellite speakers with the AV receiver, Teufel NF Mono RCA cable to connect the input from the active T 1000 SW subwoofer with the sub out into the AV receiver/amplifier and at last, a Teufel Y adapter: this makes stereo usage on the RCA input on the subwoofer possible, which again increases the bass level.
You can, of course, order these cable lengths quickly and easily in our accessories section.
Right wall mountings and feet
All wall mountings, feet and speaker cables are suitable for use with the Theater 100 Mk2 and are listed in our accessories section. Go here for an overview of all possibilities.
