UNPACKING
After opening the top carton flaps, fold the carton flaps right
back, remove the cardboard sheet, the bag of accessories
and the foam halfshells 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.
POSITIONING
Speakers positioning
Our speakers have been designed to function in a vertical
position. Under these conditions, the polar response is most
uniform
1
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The Jersey model is delivered with a set of decoupling spikes
2
.
These accessories are to be screwed in the inserts on the base
of 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
3
.
Powerful drivers generate magnetic fields that can extend
beyond the boundaries of the speaker cabinet. We recommend
you keep magnetically sensitive articles (CRT 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 charac-
teristics 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 important 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.
The drivers must be directed towards the listening area.
The speakers should be located so that their diffusion fol-
lows the longest dimension of the room.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
ANTIGUA MC170 - JERSEY MC170 - SOCOA MC170
ATTENTION :
These speakers are very heavy, so 2 persons
minimum are required to unpack and re-pack them.
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