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UNPACKING
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After opening the top carton flaps, fold the carton flaps right
back, remove the cardboard sheet, the bag of accessories and
the foam half-shells protecting the speakers and the front grille.
Then pull out the grill and the speaker. We suggest you to
retain the packing for future use.
These speakers are very heavy, so 2 persons minimum are
required to unpack and re-pack them.
POSITIONING
Speakers positioning
Our speakers have been designed to function in a vertical
position. Under these conditions, the polar response is most
uniform
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The Egea 3 and Iroise 3 models are delivered with a set of
decoupling spikes
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. These accessories are to be screwed in the
inserts on the base of the speakers after having removed the
caps (turn them anti-clockwise). Adjust the height of the spikes
by using the M4 Allen key delivered with the speakers. These
accessories ensure the stability of the speaker while limiting
resonance coming from certain types of grounds like wood
floors.
Speakers are delivered with a front grille to protect drivers.
It is possible to use them without this front grille, by gently
pulling its top end in order to cut off its magnetic link with
the magnets to the front panel. To get the grill back in place,
position it in front of the speaker and approach it to the front
panel until the magnetic link is effective. These operations
must be carried out very smoothly in order not to damage
prematurely the veneer covering the magnets on the front panel
of the speaker
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.
Powerful drivers generate magnetic fields that can extend
beyond the boundaries of the speaker cabinet. We recom-
mend you keep magnetically sensitive articles (TV, computer
screen, computer discs, audio and video tapes, swipe cards...)
at least 1.5 ft (50 cm) away from the speaker. Cabasse centre
speakers or the ones marked «TV» are not concerned with
this, being magnetically shielded.
Positioning speakers in a room
In addition to vertical position of the speakers themselves,
their location in the listening room, as well as the acoustical cha-
racteristics of the room, are also very important. As it is impos-
sible to indicate a typical location of speaker systems without
a few tests, we suggest several general rules that are impor-
tant to apply in order to obtain the best listening results.
Optimal positioning for a 2.0 or stereo system
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For the ideal positioning of your speakers follow diagram.
If «d» is the distance between the two speakers, this distance
must be higher than 5 ft (1.5 m) and the two speakers must be
at equal distance from the listening area which forms with
them an equilateral triangle.
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The drivers must be directed towards the listening area.
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The speakers should be located so that their diffusion follows
the longest dimension of the room.
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Generally speaking it is better to avoid putting the speakers
in the corners of a room as this amplifies the low frequencies
and tends to enhance the room resonances. If possible it is
better to place the speakers at least 8 inches (20 cm) from
the walls.
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Moreover, in order to obtain a more accurate frequency
response, it is recommended to raise a compact speaker from 12
to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) above the floor by placing them on
stands. The tweeters of the speakers must be roughly at the same
height of the listener’s ear when the listener is in sitting position.
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No solid object or piece of furniture should be placed between
the speakers and the listener. An effect of mask, even partial
disturbs completely the sound reproduction as it attenuates
the high frequencies and also, in most cases, the midrange
frequencies.
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Placing the speakers in niches is not recommended. Unless
designed for this application, bookshelf placement will alter the
frequency response of the speaker, especially in the low fre-
quencies. If a bookshelf location cannot be avoid, the speaker
should be set up to minimize various resonance, and the visible
part of the grille must be outside the niche.
WEEE MARK
Disposal of Wastes of Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union)
This symbol on the product, consisting of the crossed-out
wheeled bin, indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the disposal of
electrical and electronic equipment at the end
of life.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to preserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about recycling of this pro-
duct, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
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