Onix x-series, Enjoyment Manual

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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.