THE MOTIVE SX1 LOUDSPEAKER
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Congratulations on choosing the Neat Motive SX1 loudspeakers. Used correctly, they will provide a lifetime of
beautiful music. Please read the following notes in order to get the best from them.
RUNNING IN
A 'running in' period of at least 200 hours is necessary to stabilise performance. After this period, a further
gradual improvement will occur over a period of several weeks.
THE MOTIVE SX1 LOUDSPEAKER IS SUPPLIED FULLY ASSEMBLED.
BEWARE OF SPIKES!
FIRST
1) Unpack and place loudspeaker in the appropriate listening position. (see "positioning" below)
2) Level by adjusting the spikes, then tighten locking rings firmly by hand.
CONNECTION
The Motive SX1 can take 4mm banana plugs, spade connectors or bare wire. Ensure a tight fit for banana plugs. For
bare wire or spade connections, ensure that the binding post outer part is screwed down tight.
Take care to ensure correct phasing (i.e. red and black connections maintained at amplifier and speaker).
POSITIONING
Important note: Best listening results will be obtained without the grilles!
Due to huge variations in the acoustic properties of different rooms, there are few hard and fast rules governing
loudspeaker positioning so experimentation is recommended. Generally, bass output increases as distance from the
rear wall, or side wall, decreases. Stereo depth improves as the speaker is brought away from room boundaries.
Start with the Motive SX1 at approx. 20cm from the rear walls, with at least 50cm from side walls, and make
incremental moves in different directions, noting the changes, until an optimal position is reached. Remember that
sometimes very small movements of the loudspeaker can bring about huge differences in performance.
