RECOMMENDED SET-UP AND SPEAKER PLACEMENT
DISTANCE
FROM
WALL
Leave
at least three feet from the speakers to the rear wall. To determine this distance. measure from the
center of the back of the speaker r
to the rear walll, This measurement should
betakenona perpendicular
to
the
speaker.
Allow
at
least
two
feet from the side
of
the speakers to the side walls.
PLACEMENT
WlTHlN
THE
ROOM
By
placing the speakers far aport against a long
wall,
you will obtain the largest “listening window"
without
loss
of center fill. Place the speakers
so
that they form an equilateral triangle with the listening
position at the apex (Refer to Figure
2A).
FIGURE
2A
LARGEST LISTENING WlNDOW
FIGURE
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BEST LOW BASS
RESPONSE
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By placing the speakers against the short wall of the room, with the rear of the speakers projecting into
the
corners. the deepst possible bass will beobtained. It may beimpossibletoretain the two feet suggested
distance from
the
side of the speaker to the wall in a narrow room In this case, it is preferable to use the
available space to separate the
two
speakers, and locate them closer to the side walls. (refer to figure 2B)
ANGLING
Angle the speakers with the panels directed toward
the
listening position. There are two general methods
for angling or toein(Refer to figure 3 onfollowing page). 1)Angle the speakers so that the”apex”is slightly
in front
of
the listener.
(See
Position
A).
This arrangement offers the widest listening window, enabling you
to
move your llstening position with a minimum of tonal change;
OR
2)
Angle the speakers
so
that
the
“aped‘
is
slightly behind the listener.
(See
Position
B)
This arrangement reduces the “Listening window",
but provides a more focused sound. It requires less angling, therefore, the speakers
are
angled
outward
slightly
to
achieve this
"apex"
position.
NOTE
Neither position is in all cases superior to the other,
Personal
taste and room placement will
determine which
is
the best for you. Experiment!
ACOUSTICAL PROPERTIES
OF
THE
WALLS
A
live end-dead end set-up in the listening room can sometimes improve the sonic characteristics ot
a
speaker system. This can be
accomplished by using materials behind the speakers such as Sonex
fiberglass panels, carpet, tapestry, etc. Treating the walls can yield more precise imaging and superior
focus from your speakers. Perform a listening test before you treat the walls permanently. using a heavy
blanket suspended temporarily Wile you listen.
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