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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 futu-
re 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 uni-
form
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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-clock-
wise). Adjust the height of the spikes by using the M4 Allen key deli-
vered 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 spea-
ker and approach it to the front panel until the magnetic link is effec-
tive. 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 recommend 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 loca-
tion in the listening room, as well as the acoustical characteristics of
the room, are also very important. As it is impossible to indicate a typi-
cal location of speaker systems without a few tests, we suggest seve-
ral general rules that are important to apply in order to obtain the best
listening results.
Ambrose 3 wall mounts (6H) (6V)
1) Prepare all the necessary parts and tools : remove the foam wed-
ge from back of the cardboard drilling pattern, unpack the accesso-
ries (brackets and striking plates, damping parts), one PH2 Phillips
screwdriver, 6 mm screws, plugs and drilling equipment adapted to
the type of wall and a spirit level.
Be assured that the wall can handle the weight of the loud-
speaker and that the selected plugs do suit with the wall cha-
racteristics.
2) Position the drilling pattern on the wall according to use mode (hori-
zontal or vertical), check the up and down orientation, control the hori-
zontality with the spirit level aligned on a line from the pattern and drill
4 holes through the pattern. Insert the plugs in the wall.
3) Screw the striking plates on the wall and place the rectangular
damping pads on each plate.
4) Assemble with the screws on the back of the speaker and a PH2
screwdriver the « s » shaped brackets according to the required mount
mode. See drawings (6H) for the horizontal one and (6V) for the
vertical one.
5) Connect the loudspeaker cable to the terminals. Ensure that pola-
rities are correct (see ¶ Phase).
6) Position the « s » brackets of Ambrose 3 in front of the wall plates
and insert them deeply into them. 2 people must be involved for a safe
operation.
7) In case of horizontal use, lift the bottom of the speaker from the
wall and place both damping cylinders as shown on drawing (6H).
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 dis-
tance 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 frequen-
cies.
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Placing the speakers in niches is not recommended. Unless designed
for this application, bookshelf placement will alter the frequency res-
ponse of the speaker, especially in the low frequencies. 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 cros-
sed-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 pre-
vent 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 product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
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