Q Acoustics 1000i SERIES, User Manual

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mounting is also possible. 1030i and 1050i
An optional bracket designed specifically to wall mount the Q Acoustics
The 1030i and 1050i loudspeakers should be positioned at least 200mm
1010i, 1020i and 1000Ci is available from your dealer. Floor stands for the
from a back wall and 500mm from the side walls. Placing the speakers
1010i and 1020i are also available.
closer to the wall will increase bass but could cause the sound to boom
and lack precision and detail. The speakers should be 2m - 4m apart and
Be prepared to experiment to find the best setup for your taste in your
central to the seated listener. Turning the speakers slightly inwards will
particular listening room.
sharpen a stereo image but may cause narrowing of the sound source.
Effects loudspeakers
1000Ci
The 1000Ci is designed to be operated close to a TV screen and central
to it. It should be placed immediately above or below the screen. If you
are using a regular TV set, make sure that the TV is capable of adequately
supporting the speaker and has a level top. If not, consider placing the TV
on a cabinet with the 1000Ci on a secure shelf immediately below the TV.
If you have a Plasma or LCD monitor, mount the 1000Ci to the wall or
other suitable surface immediate ly above or below
the screen.
Surround Speakers
There are recommendations from Dolby labs for
5.1 effects speakers.
1010i and 1020i
Surround speakers should be mounted on either
The 1010i and 1020i are ideally mounted on Q-Acoustics floor stands or
side of the listener, slightly behind the listening
wall mounted. If you are stand mounting, a simple guide is that the treble
position. The speakers should be sited facing
unit should be at ear level to a seated listener. Wall mounted speakers inward either mounted on the side walls of the
may be mounted slighter higher with the speaker angled down. Stand
room or if the room is large, on high stands and
mounted speakers should be treated as floorstanding speakers except
with their centres above ear level to a seated
that the speaker may be placed a little closer to the back wall. Shelf listener.
Positioning Passive Loudspeakers
2m-4m
2m
-4
m
>500mm
>200mm
0-30°
400mm
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