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The round ends of the spikes should be used when the loudspeakers are to be placed on a hard floor
such as tile or wood and the pointed ends should be used when the loudspeakers are to be placed on
a carpeted floor. The loudspeakers are shipped with the round end of the spikes facing out.
When placing the loudspeakers on a carpeted floor, ensure that the spikes are set to protrude
sufficiently from the base to pass through the carpet and make firm contact with the underlying floor.
The easiest way to adjust the spikes is to lay the loudspeaker on its side. To protect the finish, we
suggest that you use a clean soft blanket to lay the loudspeaker on. Set the two spikes at the back
and the left hand front spike to protrude approximately the same amount - within 1 or 2mm – and then
tighten the locking nut. Do not use excessive force when locking the nut as this may damage the
loudspeaker base plate. Set the right hand front spike to protrude the same amount, but do not tighten
the locking nut.
Stand the loudspeaker up and place it in its initial position. Please refer to figure 6 for guidance on
positioning.
If the loudspeaker is placed on a carpet, push downwards on the mid plate either side of the DDD
driver (figure 2) and ensure that the spikes are in firm contact with the underlying floor.
To check that the loudspeaker is sitting squarely on the spikes:
1.
If the loudspeaker can be rocked in the 10 o’clock to 4 o’clock direction,
lean
the loudspeaker to the left and screw
out
the right hand front spike by the amount of
movement you saw at the base of the cabinet. It is best to have an assistant to hold the
loudspeaker. Stand the loudspeaker back up and repeat the process until the
loudspeaker is sitting squarely on its spikes. Lean the loudspeaker to the left again and
tighten the nut on the right front spike (figure 5), taking care not to change the spike’s
setting. Do not use excessive force when locking the nut as this may damage the
loudspeaker base plate.
2.
If the loudspeaker can be rocked in the 2 o’clock to 8 o’clock direction,
lean the
loudspeaker to the left and screw
in
the right hand front spike by the amount of
movement you saw at the base of the cabinet. It is best to have an assistant to hold the
loudspeaker. Stand the loudspeaker back up and repeat the process until the
loudspeaker is sitting squarely on its spikes. Lean the loudspeaker to the left again and
tighten the nut on the right front spike (figure 5), taking care not to change the spike’s
setting. Do not use excessive force when locking the nut as this may damage the
loudspeaker base plate.
Loosen
Lock
Figure 5. Adjusting a Spike Nut
