The amount of power needed
to drive loudspeakers varies
significantly. It it effected by factors
such as the size of the room,
absence of presence of in-wall
volume controls, the acoustics, the
type of music, and how loud you
play the speaker.
Even the smallest
Ambiance
loudspeaker can play safely with
the most powerful home amplifiers
and receivers. Distortion caused
by overdriving either the speaker or
associated equipment can cause
damage, even if the amplifier
or receiver power is within the
capabilities of the speaker.
If the sound becomes “grainy”
or “gritty”, you may be overdriving
the amplifier or receiver. This
type of distortion can damage
tweeters, even from a low powered
amplifier. Turn down the volume
until the distortion disappears. If
the new level is not loud enough
for your needs, you may need a
more powerful amplifier. Contact
the retailer where you purchased
your speakers, or a Cambridge
SoundWorks Audio/Video Consultant
for advice.
Keep the volume turned down
when connecting or disconnecting
components in order to prevent
damage from strong, non-musical
transients. This will help protect
your ears, as well as the speakers.
If the speaker is overdriven for
an extended period, the high-
frequency output will be reduced.
This is a result of the automatic
tweeter protection built into each
speaker. If this occurs, simply
reduce the volume and the circuit
will automatically reset.
If you suspect there is a problem
with your
Ambiance
loudspeaker,
contact the retailer where it
was purchased or a Cambridge
SoundWorks Audio/Video
Consultant, who will help you track
down the problem. If together you
agree there is something wrong with
your
Ambiance
loudspeaker, return
it to the retailer that sold it to you.
Mail-order and Internet retailers
will generally require a Return
Authorization number. Products
purchased from a Cambridge
SoundWorks store, you may call us
for a factory Return Authorization.
Do not return the
Ambiance
loudspeaker or any parts
without first obtaining a Return
Authorization.
About Amplifier Power
In Case of Difficulty
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