Tannoy Eclipse, Owner'S Manual

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POSITIONING AND FINE-TUNING
To get best results from your new Eclipse loudspeakers it is worthwhile spending a little time finding the optimum
setup configuration.
Begin by angling the speakers towards your chosen listening position, usually this is on the centre line of the room,
so that when seated you can just see the inner side panel of each speaker. The front of the loudspeaker should not be
obstructed in any way. The loudspeakers should be located between 1.5 to 4.5 metres (5 ft to 15 ft) apart - with the
listening position set slightly further away than the speakers are apart. Avoid positioning the loudspeakers in corners
of the room, as this will have a negative effect on performance. Ideally, maintain a distance of at least 0.5 metres (20
inches) from the rear wall, and 1 metre (39 inches) from the side. (See fig. 3)
With the speaker in its listening position, rock the loudspeaker gently from side to side so that the spikes find their way
through the weave of the carpet and on to the solid surface below. Once fine adjustments have been made to the spikes,
to level the loudspeaker and ensure stability, tighten the lock nuts firmly but without using undue force.
HOME THEATRE 5.1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Unlike other forms of encoded surround audio, 5.1 offers full bandwidth capability for the surround and centre channels,
with the ability to treat the subwoofer as a single discreet channel for special effects playback or, for music applications,
as a dedicated low frequency instrument channel. This places new demands on the surround and centre channel
loudspeakers in both the mixing environment and the playback environment.
The 5.1 format allows the mix engineer in the recording studio to assign audio information to one or more discreet
channels of playback; providing very vivid and exacting localisation for the apparent sound sources in the listening
environment. To reliably recreate that accurate localisation during playback, the selection and location of loudspeakers
becomes the single most critical issue next to the talent of the mix engineer in the studio. (See fig. 4)
THE SYSTEM
A 5.1 system consists of two main front loudspeakers, two rear effects speakers at the rear (often wall mounted) and a
centre channel. The subwoofer provides the .1 part of the system.
In Home Theatre applications the matched dispersion of all Eclipse models provides a very focussed soundstage
retaining natural voicing and ensuring that aural effects and speech localisation ‘pan’ from left to right and front to rear
seamlessly.
GRILLES
The Eclipse grilles have been designed to provide acoustic transparency. However, for ultimate fidelity the enthusiast
will appreciate the slight improvement in clarity and detail that is achieved by removing the grilles
during listening.
CARE OF CABINET
The cabinets should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or with a light application of quality non-silicone
furniture polish.