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Speaker Placement Alternatives

In a perfect world, you have a room dedicated only to your audio/video needs and you 

can set up the room to suit the needs of speaker and equipment placement. Well.., that’s 

in a perfect world and at AV123 we are aware that most rooms have other uses too. This 

means we’ve considered some alternatives to speaker placement and/or mounting that 

may help you blend the ideal placement with a realistic solution for your application. 

Shelf Mounting

Logically, this may be your first consideration and that’s fine 

if the shelf is sturdy enough and deep enough to hold your 

speakers securely. Remember, a shelf that is up against a wall 

should be at least 3” deeper than the speaker itself to allow 

for cable connections and port “breathing” room. So, since 

your Onix x-ls speaker is 12.125” deep, you will need to allow 

a minimum 15.125” of shelf space which may not be possible 

with all types of shelving (especially the stuff you assemble 

yourself such as IKEA, etc.). Since the Onix x-series monitors 

are bass reflex enclosures with a port on the rear panel, the 

distance between the back wall and the port is very important for 

proper bass reproduction. Please do not block it. In fact, if you’re 

positioning your speakers on a shelf, try to leave at least 3” to 6” of 

open space behind the rear panel whenever possible. 

Note: 

These recommendations are for 

open 

shelves. Mounting your speakers on 

“enclosed shelves” as would be found in an entertainment center or built-in cabinets can 

affect bass response substantially. We do not recommend this as it forms a “speaker 

cabinet within a cabinet” effect.

For shelf mounting, use the adhesive rubber feet provided or a moldable, 

reusable adhesive such as BluTack or other “earthquake wax.” If you elect 

to use the rubber feet, simply peel them from the protective sheet and 

apply them close to the corners of the speaker bottom. Be sure the shelf 

itself is firmly in place and there are no loose items on the shelf to rattle 

or buzz while the speaker is playing. Again, BluTack or similar is great for 

securing and damping your speakers. 

Rubber Feet

For Shelf Mounting, 

the shelves should 

be deep enough and 

open so the acoustic 

signature of the 

speaker does not 

change.

Summary of Contents for x-series

Page 1: ...Enjoyment Guide ...

Page 2: ...el Speaker Placement 8 Surround Speaker Placement 9 Subwoofer Placement Considerations 10 Speaker Placement Alternatives 11 Shelf Mounting 11 Stand Mounting Wall Mounting 12 Connections 13 x ls Monitor Connections 13 x cs Center Channel Connections 13 x sub Subwoofer Connections 13 Wiring for Correct Polarity 14 Calibration 15 SPL Measurements 15 Configuration and Reference Settings 15 Setting Ref...

Page 3: ... s just about guaranteed the drinks will leave a ring and spill too Do not use the speakers as tables or chairs Whenever possible ask the kids and pets to play elsewhere than on or directly in front of the speakers All of these suggestions come from many years of experience by our AV123 experts so you can trust the origin 6 Do not install these speakers near a heat source such as a floor heater sp...

Page 4: ...n the long run we know it s not the way either one of us wants to do business We want customers for a lifetime With the x series speakers we ve taken steps to provide exceptional value for your dollar There s the 2 way x ls monitors featuring a curvelinear long throw woofer in a vented enclosure and an exceptionally sweet sounding fabric dome tweeter plus there s also the companion center channel ...

Page 5: ...nted for we ask that you PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL FIRST before installing and positioning the speakers We have thoughtfully assembled many useful tips to maximize the performance of your Onix speakers in your home entertainment environment Limited Warranty Coverage All products sold through AV123 carry a limited manufacturer s parts and labor warranty All Onix x series loudspeakers are guaranteed t...

Page 6: ...ted Paper Cone Woofers Polymer Chassis for Reduced Baffle Resonance Proprietary Venting System for Voice Coil Cooling Sealed Enclosure F3 65Hz Tweeter Treated Fabric Dome Diaphragm Three Layer Pole Piece Damping Treatment Ferrofluid Voice Coil Thermal Management Onix x sub Powered Subwoofer Amplifier 150 Watts RMS Speaker or Line Level Inputs Adjustable Gain Selectable 0 or 180 Phase Control Adjus...

Page 7: ...t use a tape measure to make sure that each speaker is placed at the same distance from the back wall With that same tape measure make sure the speaker to listening viewing position is the same for each speaker too If there s a conflict here as would happen with an irregular wall behind the speakers we suggest that you equalize the distance between front of the speakers and your favorite listening...

Page 8: ...e in to get the most out of your speakers Some time spent experimenting here can yield a better match to your room s acoustic properties provide a clearer more precise center channel image or just better suit your own listening preferences If you actually have a center speaker and are in a matrix mode like Dolby PLII DTS Neo 6 or another simulated multi channel mode the toe in positioning can also...

Page 9: ...deal placement can either be on the back or side walls of your listening viewing room depending on how the system will be used Regardless of exactly where they are placed on either wall make sure to locate them above ear level or so that they do not directly radiate toward the listener With surround speakers some reflection is intended before reaching the listener s ears Your home theater preampli...

Page 10: ...l as distorted output If you are having issues with subwoofer localization try to isolate any rattling or buzzing objects or place the sub in another corner of your room If the sub s output is distorted check to see that you are not at the maximum sub level setting on your receiver or preamplifier processor An overdriven output can induce audible distortion To resolve you may need to turn down the...

Page 11: ...ries monitors are bass reflex enclosures with a port on the rear panel the distance between the back wall and the port is very important for proper bass reproduction Please do not block it In fact if you re positioning your speakers on a shelf try to leave at least 3 to 6 of open space behind the rear panel whenever possible Note These recommendations are for open shelves Mounting your speakers on...

Page 12: ... insert in the bottom of the x ls monitors is M8 x 1 25 Wall Mounting Wall mounting is also an option The plate that allows stand mounting of the x ls monitor can also be purchased separately for wall mounting applications Other wall mount bracket companies we like are Vogel www vogelsusa com Haropa www haropa com and OmniMount www omnimount com When you shop for brackets you ll find different mod...

Page 13: ...Ohm per channel loads or the center channel output Also you must make sure the preamplifier processor has been configured to enable the center channel output x sub Subwoofer Connections Although there is technically no connection necessary to the driver itself we ve already done that part you do have to choose connections for the audio input to the x sub subwoofer There are several ways in which t...

Page 14: ...Input Remember that you must make sure the preamplifier processor has been configured to enable the LFE channel output so the x sub will have signal Wiring for Correct Polarity When connecting the speakers to the amplifier you need to observe the proper polarity This simply means that you should connect the positive terminal on your receiver or amplifier may be marked or be colored red to the posi...

Page 15: ...peakers are set to SMALL with subwoofer to YES Please note that many processors require a SMALL setting for the main speakers to allow the LFE subwoofer output function otherwise bass is directed to the front channels with the full energy when the speakers are set to LARGE 2 From the processor s speaker calibration menu set the subwoofer output level to 0 dB Start with the gain on the x sub subwoo...

Page 16: ...your processor or receiver If you find the need to go much above 2 or 3 consistently we recommend adjusting the gain control on the x sub upward instead and using a lower number for reference level on the processor x sub Crossover and Phase Adjustments After setting up the system reference levels on each channel including the subwoofer it s time to set the crossover where applicable and the phase ...

Page 17: ... and thus the best response in any room With SPL meter in hand or better yet on a tripod in the listening position play an 80Hz tone for this exercise the crossover point must be set to 80Hz if you are not using the LFE Subwoofer Input and switch the Phase Switch from 0 to 180 Watching your SPL meter select the setting that results in the biggest peaks in sound pressure levels i e reads highest on...

Page 18: ...Hz 20 KHz Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity 91 dB 1w 1m Raw Weight 24 lbs each 10 88 kg each Shipping Weight 29 lbs each 13 15 kg each Dimensions 20 25 W x 13 5 H x 12 125 D 515mm W x 343mm H x 308mm D Onix x sub System Description Powered Subwoofer 8 Polymer Cone Woofer Enclosure Type Vented Slot Port on Top of Front Panel Port Tuning 32Hz Rated Power 150 Watts Input Type Speaker Level or Prea...

Page 19: ...Onix x series speaker purchase AV123 will extend the warranty by an additional two years This in addition to the 1 year limited warranty is a total of 3 years This extended warranty is free simply for registering within 60 days of your purchase We urge you to take advantage of this offer Service Assistance for Onix x series speakers AV123 will exchange all defective merchandise including shipping ...

Page 20: ...Rev 1 05 2 2006 Distributed Exclusively by AV123 2150 W 6th Ave Suite L Broomfield CO 80020 Toll Free 877 543 7500 Website www av123 com e mail info av123 com ...

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