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9.1 n-STAND Installation
The
n-STAND
is a dedicated floor-stand for
n-SATS
. It must not
be used to support any other loudspeaker.
To begin
n-STAND
installation, first attach each base to an
upright with the four small cap-head screws using the allen key
supplied (see Diagram 9.3). Once the stand uprights and bases
are securely attached, fit four
floor spikes
and
lock-nuts
(see
Diagram 9.3) to the underside of each
base
. Leave just enough
spike length extending below the lock nut to account for the
thickness of carpet and underlay. Best results will be achieved
when the spike length is set to the minimum required for the
lock-nuts to sit just above the carpet pile. Do not fully tighten
the lock-nuts at this stage.
Note:
If you intend to install the n-STAND on a non-carpeted floor
the spikes should be used in conjunction with Naim Floor Protectors
(see Diagram 9.3) and set up so that just the tip extends beyond
the lock nut. Your retailer or distributor will be able to supply Floor
Protectors.
With floor spikes fitted, but not tightened, place each stand on
the floor in the intended loudspeaker position. Use the supplied
allen key via the access holes in the base to adjust each spike
so that the plinth is both level and does not rock. Use a spirit
level to confirm the plinth is level and tighten each lock-nut
using a 10mm spanner.
Note:
With thick carpet and underlay it can be difficult to ensure
that the spikes are resting on the floor. Small slits cut into the
carpet once the loudspeaker position is finalised will help.
n-SATS
9 Introduction and Installation
Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal
performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before
installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future
use.
n-SATS
are primarily intended to be used in home theatre and multi-channel audio surround channel
applications located behind or adjacent to the listening position.
n-SATS
can also be used as main
speakers in small-scale conventional stereo audio systems. In either application best results will be
achieved if
n-STAND
floor-stands are used.
Like any loudspeakers the performance of
n-SATS
will be influenced by the room and position in
which they are located. Even small changes of position can significantly influence the sound. Choose
a site where they can be located between 1.2m and 4m apart (4ft and 13ft), clear of room corners,
and where each loudspeaker is between 5cm and 60cm (2” and 24”) away from a solid back wall. It
is not necessary to angle the loudspeakers inwards towards the listening position.
The distance from the back wall is the aspect of positioning most likely to require adjustment as
you become familiar with the characteristics of
n-SATS
in your room. The use of floor-stands rather
than wall brackets provides more opportunity for positioning adjustment. Further from the wall the
speakers will generate less low frequency energy.
n-SATS
are magnetically shielded. However, the extreme sensitivity of some CRT displays to low
levels of magnetic flux may mean that, in rare cases when
n-SATS
are located relatively close to a
display, the shielding may not be sufficient. Should a display suffer picture distortion caused by the
proximity of
n-SATS
contact your dealer or installer for advice.
Loudspeakers, like many hi-fi components, will take time to stabilise and “run-in” and can be
expected to improve with use even over a period of weeks. For this reason it is prudent not to finalise
positioning until they have been operating for at least one week.
Mounting lugs must be attached to the rear of
n-SATS
before
they can be mounted on
n-STANDS
. First remove the two button-
head screws on the rear of each
n-SATS
using the supplied 3mm
allen key. Replace the buttton-heads with the supplied mounting
lugs and cap-heads. Tighten the cap-head screws with the allen
key (see Diagram 9.4).
With the mounting lugs fitted,
n-SATS
can be lowered onto
n-STANDS
so that the lugs engage with the stand cradle. A
central grub screw in the stands can be adjusted to ensure that
the
n-SATS
sits vertically (see Diagram 9.4).
Note:
An n-SERIES wall bracket is available that enables n-SATS to
be wall mounted. Contact your dealer or local distributor for more
information.
9.2 Connection
If
n-SATS
are to be used with Naim amplification, Naim
loudspeaker cable will produce the best results and is necessary
with some amplifiers. Cable length should be between 3.5
metres and 20 metres (11.5ft and 66ft). Your local retailer will
be able to make up cables of the appropriate length.
Connect the loudspeaker cables with their custom Naim plugs to
the input sockets located on the rear of the enclosures. Ensure
that the positive plug - identified by a rib on the side of the cable
and a tag marked “pos” on the side of the connector body - is
inserted to the red input socket.
The
n-STAND
incorporates optional cable dressing pins that
enable the loudspeaker cable to be routed down the stand
upright and dressed in place. This is illustrated in Diagram 9.4
