Dynaudio MC15, Owner'S Manual

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Switching on and setting
8 Dynaudio MC 15
Adjusting the frequency response
The sound quality of a speaker is influenced by various factors:
• the quality of the speaker itself
• the quality of the complete audio chain
• the acoustical environment
• the speaker position
Additionally your personal understanding of sound quality may be
different to that of others. All these factors make it necessary to have
the possibility for adjusting the sound character within a certain range.
The sound character of the MC 15 can be adjusted by setting the
LF ,
MF and HF switches.
To adjust the frequency response:
1.
First check the overall setup of your audio components (e.g. the
preamplifier sound controls) and the speaker position. Note that
slight changes in the speaker position could improve the sound
quality dramatically. Setting the filter switches should be your last
steps in fine tuning the sound.
2. Play music covering a wide audio frequency range.
3. Compare your sound experiences to the cases explained in Table 5
on page 8 and set the filter switches accordingly.
Note: Due to the numerous combination possibilities of audio
components, acoustical environment and speaker positions the
explanations can just apply to a few cases. Your own personal
listening experience will be the final benchmark.
Table 5: Adjusting the frequency response
Table 4: Switches for adjusting the frequency response
Switch Function
LF Low Frequency
This switch controls the bass gain
level. The level can be set to +2 dB,
0 dB or -2 dB.
MF Midrange Frequency
This switch controls the midrange
level. The level can be set to 0 dB,
-2 dB or -4 dB.
HF High Frequency
This switch controls the treble level.
The level can be set to +1 dB, 0 dB or
-1 dB.
HF
0 0
-1
-2
MF
Eq.
+1
+2
LF
-4
Sound problem Possible reason Setting
Bass is too bloated. Speaker is positioned close to wall
or corner. LF = -2
Bass is too weak. Speaker far away from wall or
corner. LF = +2
Response peak in the
lower midrange. Speaker is placed in a console. MF = -2 or -4
Sound is too bright Characteristic of other components
in chain.
Low absorption of the environment
(parquet flooring, large windows,...) HF = -1
Sound is too dull. Characteristic of other components
in chain.
High absorption of the environment
(carpets, furniture,...) HF = +1