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These speakers are designed with easy-to-use push-
style binding posts that accept bare wire (fig. 1).
Assign the same color to the (+) and (–) terminals
on both the speaker and the amplifier. Make sure
that all connections are tight.
For convenience during installation, Tribute 5XW
and Monument 7XW feature binding posts on
both the top and bottom of the enclosure.
Only
one set of connections is necessary.
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WARNING!
Turn your amplifier
off before making or breaking any
signal connections!
• Use an amp that approximately matches the
speaker’s specified power handling.
• To avoid damage, turn down the volume of
the speaker is distorting, sounds harsh, or the
bass begins to break up.
• Tone controls and equalizers may increase
the likelihood of distortion, especially at high
volumes. Use these setting sparingly.
When you first begin to play your speakers, they
sound a bit bass shy, due to the high quality,
long-life components used in the drivers. Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB
(moderate listening levels) before any critical listen-
ing.
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Achieving Superior Imaging
These MartinLogan in-wall speakers offer superb
imaging and flexible placement in nearly any loca-
tion. However, for best performance and imaging
place speakers equidistant from one another and
avoid physical obstructions between the speaker
and primary listening position.
Balancing Hard vs . Soft Surfaces Improves High-
and Mid-Frequency Performance
Rooms that are “overdamped” with carpeting, drapes,
and other sound absorbers can cause your system to
be dull and lifeless. On the other hand, rooms can
have so many hard surfaces that the system sounds
like a gymnasium. Experiment by adding or removing
soft surfaces until you find a mix that is right for you.
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Fig. 1