Audio Physic STEP plus, Owner'S Manual

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5
Positioning the Loudspeakers
We strongly recommend that you operate the loudspeakers on
suitable stands, for example the AUDIO PHYSIC SHERPA
V (see the
image on the right). In terms of sound, the use of suitable loudspeaker
feet or stands is normally far more superior than placing your speakers
directly on a shelf.
T his ensures that the tweeters are located in an
ideal position (at an ideal
height
) in relation to your listening position,
which is particularly important for the spatial image and the acoustic
neutrality.
Also , it helps to prevent interactions between the
loudspeaker and the surface on which it is placed (e.g. the cupboard or
shelf). Such elements may otherwise vibrate in response to the music.
When placed on a shelf, the STEP plus loudspeakers are probably also
in direct proximity to the back wall. This proximity to both the wall and
the shelf surface increases the sound level in terms of the bass and
root notes, which may result in a thicker sound that is lacking in detail.
If you want to operat
e your STEP plus on a shelf , place the speaker as
forward as possible. W e also recommend t hat you use our optional
VCF Component feet in order to largely mechanically decouple the
loudspeakers from the surface
.
1.
The STEP plus loudspeakers should be placed in a position in
which the
tweeters are at ear height in relation to your listening
position.
2.
The ideal placement of your loudspeakers in your room involves positioning them in an
isosceles triangle arrangement including your listening seat, creating equal spacing between
each loudspeaker and the listening position.
3. The distance between the loudspeakers should be
around 0.8 - 1.2 times as much as the
distance between the loudspeakers and the listening position. The closer you sit to the
loudspeakers, the more direct and dry your sound experience will be. As you move further
away from the loudspeakers, the sound image will more generous, although the focusing
will decrease. The larger the space between the listening position and t he loudspeakers,
the more you will be aware of the acoustic effects of the room on the sound produced.
4. Where possible, the loudspeakers should be positioned
approximately 20" from the
surrounding walls. The larger the space between the loudspeakers and the back wall, the
more precise the sound reproduction, particularly where bass frequencies are concerned.
Setup away from the wall: The
loudspeakers are positioned at least
20" away from the surrounding walls.
The STEP plus are con f igured in such
a way that they produce a clear and
precise bass even when they are
positioned about 12" away from the
walls.
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