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ARTIKULAT Loudspeaker System
Owner’s Manual
ARTIKULAT 350, 340, 320 English
Press down firmly on the top of the loudspeaker to ensure it is in close contact with
your flooring.
Use the spirit level as before and continue to adjust the spikes as required.
When the loudspeaker is level and does not rock, use the screwdriver to hold the
spike in place and tighten the lock nuts using the tool provided. (3)
Note:
To protect wooden or tiled floors, the spikes can be placed on Linn SKEETS which are
available from your Linn retailer.
Levelling
All components in the ARTIKULAT loudspeaker system benefit from levelling which
produces distinct improvements in soundstage and accuracy. A properly levelled
loudspeaker will always perform more effectively than an unstable one; the actual
loudspeaker cabinet can remain fixed whilst the drive units are allowed to move as
precisely determined by the playback signal from the amplifier. Adjustable spikes or
feet enable levelling on uneven floors, however these adjustments are subtle and will
not compensate for excessively irregular floors.
The procedure for levelling each loudspeaker should be as follows:
Very carefully (do not scratch the cabinet), use a spirit level to check if it is sitting
level. If it is, gently rock the loudspeaker from front to back, side to side and
diagonally to check for any movement. If none is present and the loudspeaker is
sitting level, no adjustment to the spikes is necessary.
Note:
In the case of ARTIKULAT 350 models, a reading can be taken by placing the spirit
level vertically against the front and sides.
If the loudspeaker is not level, or moves when you rock it, loosen the appropriate
lock nuts using the tool provided (1) and use a screwdriver to turn the spikes to
adjust their height. (2).
(1)
(2)
(3)
