Positioning
THE BOULDER drive unit contains powerful magnets. Please do not position THE BOULDER within 1 metre
of a cathode ray tube (CRT) television or display monitor.
For best results, THE BOULDER should be placed on a sturdy speaker stand such as Unity Audio's THE
MONOLITH
.
If left untreated, room acoustics (room modes) can seriously affect the accuracy of audio reproduction,
especially at lower frequencies. The following guidance is here to help minimise the effects of any untreated
room acoustic problems.
THE BOULDER is designed as a near/midfield studio monitor and should therefore be positioned, ideally,
between 1 and 3 metres from the listener. The studio monitor(s) should be plac
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d upright and directed
toward the listener. A stereo pair of BOULDER monitors should be equidistant from the listener and between
1.5 and 1.8 metres apart, placed upright
and directed toward the listener with the coaxial midrange/tweeter at
around ear level. Small adjustments to the speaker placement and/or their angle to the listener, and/or the
listener's seating position, will help the listener locate the audio 'sweet spot', i.e. a strong central audio 'image'.
Each monitor should also be equidistant from side walls and not too close to any wall or other reflective
surface, or the corners of the room. Again, since room modes can influence what you hear in many ways, some
experimentation may be needed to find the optimum speaker placement. Nevertheless, measures should be
taken to remove any acoustic anomalies caused by the room.
The following diagram is a guide for optimum 5.1 surround speaker placement.
Warranty
This product carries a 1 year warranty.
If you suspect a problem, please contact your dealer, who will advise you on the appropriate action.
Any unauthorised repairs or modifications to this product will nullify the warranty.
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