Setting Up Your Speakers
ORA is designed for desktop use to enhance your listening in a near-field environment.
However, ORA can also be used as a stand-alone stereo speaker system mated with a
multitude of audio sources. In either setup, the space between the two speakers and the
distance from the rear wall is important. If the speakers are positioned too close or too far
apart, stereo imaging will not be fully developed.
ORA is designed to perform optimally positioned at least 20cm to 25cm from the rear wall
for best bass response. Regardless of the setup you choose, keep in mind that rooms vary
in shape, size, and furnishing; a certain amount of experimentation may be necessary to
determine the most suitable position that delivers the most satisfying sound performance.
ORA can be placed sideways below a monitor for space saving measures but will sound
best when upright. To avoid early reflections from the desktop surface, which can degrade
audio performance, it is advised to angle ORA towards your listening position. Kanto has
several desktop speaker stand options to suit your needs.
Connect the two speakers together as shown below using the supplied speaker cable.
Connect the Speaker Out from the active speaker (right) to the corresponding Speaker In
on the passive speaker (left). Connect the AC/DC power supply from ORA’s active speaker
to your wall outlet. Press the volume control knob to turn it on. Press the knob to select an
input source. It cycles through the following inputs depending on what input source was
last used.
RCA USB BLUETOOTH REPEAT
Press and hold to turn off. Press to turn on.
Follow the instructions on the ensuing pages to connect your audio sources to ORA. The
examples in the following pages are not meant to be exhaustive - just examples.
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ATTENTION
After connecting all cables, the unit can be turned ON.
When the volume is high, this system can produce noise levels that could permanently damage your
hearing. ORA is a self-powered speaker system. Do not connect the speaker terminals to the speaker
outputs of a stereo amplifier. Damage may occur. Use only the power supply provided with the speakers.
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