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Thank you for purchasing the Micca
COVO-S Concentric Driver Bookshelf
Speaker!
This product has been designed
for optimal audio reproduction performance
in a variety of home entertainment
configurations, with accuracy, clarity, and
impact that discerning audiophiles listen for.
Please take the time to become familiar with
the COVO-S and the placement options as
detailed in this manual.
General Recommendations
Height - For stereo listening from a fixed
listening area, the COVO-S should ideally be
placed at the ear-level of the listener, with the
listener comfortably situated in the listening
location.
Separation - The distance between a pair of
COVO-S speakers should be shorter than the
distance from the speakers to the listener. Tilt
the two speakers inward toward the listener
slightly for best results.
Orientation - The concentric driver design of the
COVO-S speaker allows it to be used in either
vertical or horizontal orientation without
significant effect to performance.
Location – Place the COVO-S along a wall or
near the corner of a room for best results. Since
the speakers are rear ported, keep the speakers
at least 4 inches away from the wall.
Usage-Specific Recommendations
Bookshelf Speakers
When placed on bookshelves, it is important to
keep both speakers at the same height. Avoid
placing the speakers at different heights as this
will degrade the sound. Speaker height should
be selected so that it is as close to ear level as
possible while considering whether listeners will
be seated or standing in the listening area.
Stereo Speaker on Stands
When used with speaker stands, it is important
to select speaker stands that place the speakers
to the ear level of the listener. Do this by
measuring the height of the listener’s ear when
seated in the listening area, and subtracting 3
inches. For example, if the listener’s ear is
measured at 36 inches from the floor when
seated, select speaker stands that are
approximately 33 inches high.
Desktop Near-field Monitor
The COVO-S can be used as desktop/near-field
monitor speakers, such as when placed to the
either side of a display or mixing console. If the
COVO-S cannot be located near ear level, foam
monitor isolation wedges can be used to slightly
tilt back the speakers and to decouple the
speakers from the desk surface. The COVO-S is
shielded and can be safely used near to CRT
displays.
Speaker Wire
The COVO-S should be connected to the
amplifier with good quality oxygen-free copper
speaker wire for best performance.
The gauge or thickness of the speaker wire can
affect the performance of the COVO-S. Always
choose a speaker wire of the appropriate gauge
to prevent excessive speaker wire resistance.
Using undersized speaker wire can result in lose
of volume, detail, and dynamic range. Please
