“Spiking” Your Loudspeakers
An optional “spiking” kit has been provided should you desire to
“spike” your loudspeakers. “Spiking” your loudspeakers will provide
much greater stability when placing your loudspeakers on carpeting. It
will also, according to many experts, result in an overall improvement in
sonic performance. Care should be taken when using spikes as they may
cause damage to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to being
scratched. Definitive Technology is specifically not responsible for dam-
age which may result from the use of spikes.
The spike kit contains five spikes. To install, unscrew the non-marking
tips from the centers of the five leveling feet and screw the five spikes in
their places. Then, with the help of another person, lift the speaker upright
and lower it to its exact desired position on the floor. You must lower the
speaker to the exact position you want because once the spikes are in
place you cannot move the speakers sideways on the rug or floor – this
may damage the floor or the speakers. Next, adjust the spikes so the
speaker sits solidly on all five spikes (and does not rock).
Positioning Your Mythos Speakers in Your Room
Your new Mythos speakers are very flexible in terms of positioning
and placement options and they will produce excellent sound in almost
any location. Following a few simple guidelines can, however, optimize
their performance for the more critical listener. Please remember that
although the following recommendations are usually valid, all rooms and
listening sets-ups are somewhat unique, so do not be afraid to experiment
with the speakers. Remember, whatever sounds best to you is correct.
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