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UNPACKING
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After opening the top carton flaps, remove the grille. Then
fold the carton flaps right back and invert the carton
contents. Lift the carton clear of the contents and remove
the inner packaging from the speakers. We suggest you
to retain the packing for future use.
POSITIONING
Speakers positioning
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Our speakers have been designed to function in a ver-
tical position. Under these conditions, the polar response
is most uniform
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ALTURA models are delivered with a set of decoupling
cones
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, these accessories are to be screwed in the
inserts under the cabinets. They ensure the stability of
the speaker while limiting resonance coming from certain
types of grounds like wood floors.
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Speakers are delivered with a front grille to protect
drivers. It is possible to use them without this front grille, but
we recommend this protection to be kept on to prevent
accidental damage to the drivers
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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.
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
characteristics of the room, are also very important. As
it is impossible to indicate a typical location of speaker
systems without a few tests, we suggest several general
rules that are important to apply in order to obtain the
best listening results.
Optimal positioning for a 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 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.
CONNECTION
Turn off all the amplifiers before interconnecting them
to the loudspeakers. In order to connect loudspeakers
properly, it is most important to keep in mind the following
two factors: cable section and phase.
Cable section
To get the full sonic potential of Cabasse loudspeakers and
avoid power losses, the cables connecting the speakers to
the power amplifier must have the lowest possible electrical
resistance. To help you in choosing the correct cable
gauge, follow diagram.
Phase
Both loudspeakers must be pro-
perly connected to the power
amplifier. Amplifier and speaker
manufacturers typically indica-
te connection polarity in one
of two ways: red and black or
plus and minus. In either case,
always connect red or plus to red or plus and black or
minus to black or minus. Connections should be identical
for both channels.
MAINTENANCE
The ALTURA cabinets are made of natural wood finish (wild
cherry, santos). They are protected by sealing coats. They
should be treated in the same way as any other fine wood
furniture. Use a good quality wax polish is recommended.
Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight will cause changes
in the colour of the wood finish.
Thanks to the above information, your loudspeaker system
is now nicely set up and you will enjoy them for years.We
receive every day letters from customers expressing the
ever growing satisfaction and musical emotion they have
been getting with our speakers over the years. These
letters are our first motivation.
Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers.
Please read carefully these instructions before setting up your speakers.
Lenght between Section
amplifier and speakers
4.5 m / 15 ft 1.5 mm²
6 m / 20 ft 2 mm²
7.5 m / 25 ft 2.5 mm²
9 m / 30 ft 3 mm²
12 m / 40 ft 4 mm²
