Achieving Center Channel Bass
The CC 5 is called a "small" speaker due to the limited mid-bass response. The least
complicated way to achieve true Maggie sound is with one or two DWM Bass
Panels. (The more complex method of using the processor's bass management
system is explained below.)
The DWM Bass Panel is 2 "voice grids" and crossover within one panel. Wire the
ampli
fi
er inputs in parallel (plus to plus and minus to minus). Wire the CC 5 to the
"high" output of one of the DWMs (Do not use both "high" outputs). Note-- The
resultant impedance will be a nominal 3 ohms. This requires the use of a high-
current ampli
fi
er.
The DWM Bass Panel should be placed close to equi-distance to the CC 5. It is not
essential that it be the exact distance, but as close as is practical.
To prevent over-driving the Bass Panel with movies, it may be advantageous to
cross over the center channel bass at approximately 40-60 Hz for home theater.
If two Bass Panels are used, the unused sections of both Bass Panels may be used
in the same manner as described above.
Bass Management and Processor Settings
The CC5 is called a "small" speaker due to the limited midbass response.
Getting
the midbass/bass for the CC5 adjusted correctly is the single most important
part of getting the most out of your CC5's performance.
As an owner of a
higher quality system, most likely you own a processor with adjustable crossover
points for "small" speakers. Set your processor for "small" center channel speaker.
Set the center channel crossover point at 200-250 Hz for optimal frequency
response or as low as 150 Hz if your processor does not provide up to 200-250 Hz.
You will be instructed to turn the subwoofer "o
ff
" on your processor. After reading
all the instructions below, play the Magnepan Wide-Band Center Channel Pink
Noise DVD which is included with your CC5. If the correct procedures are followed,
your CC5 will give the illusion of a large Magneplanar in the center. If your
processor does not have
fl
exible crossover settings, DWM Bass panel may be the
best option to achieve good center channel bass/midbass.
There is a lack of
fl
exibility with the majority of processors on the market. In the
"small" center channel mode, most processors automatically route the center
channel bass to the subwoofer. This will not give satisfactory performance with
your CC5. The solution is simple; however, this part of the setup has confused a lot
of customers. Even if you don't understand initially, go ahead and do as we
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