SYMPTOM
REMEDY
Fit is poor/bass response is weak
Check the headband for any deformation by fully retracting
(shortening) the metal inner bands. If the junctions at each
end of the headband are tight without any large uneven
gaps and the arc of the headband is smooth and continuous
to each ear cup the inner bands are correct. If this is not
the case, carefully push the ear cup assemblies inward until
the gaps are minimized and even, and the headband arc
becomes continuous and properly oriented.
Distortion is present on some
source material
Check the volume control setting. It is possible to overdrive
the electrostatic panels with excessively bass-heavy source
material at high volume settings.
When listening to these types of source material it may be
necessary to reduce the volume setting slightly.
Output level too low when using
analog inputs
Check that the correct input is selected for the type of
source device being used. The 3.5 mm (LOW) input should
be driven only by lower level source devices with up to
850 mV (rms) maximum output. The RCA (HI) inputs should
be driven by higher level source devices with up to 2.1 V
(rms) maximum output. If a low level source is connected
to the RCA (HI) level inputs using an adapter, there may not
be enough gain available. Low level source devices should
always be connected to the 3.5 mm (LOW) input for best
sound quality.
Output is distorted when using
the analog inputs
Check that the correct input is selected for the type of source
device being used. The 3.5 mm (LOW) input should be driven
only by lower level source devices with up to 850 mV (rms)
maximum output. The RCA (HI) inputs should be driven by
higher level source devices with up to 2.1 V (rms) maximum
output. Higher maximum output source devices can be used
for these inputs, but levels will need to be reduced to avoid
over-driving the analog inputs. If distortion is heard when
driving the correct input, try reducing the output level from
the source device until the distortion (or clipping) subsides.
This should be checked on the most dynamic, high level
material one expects to play from the source device.
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