Definitive Technology BP7001SC User's Manual
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1. 8 9 W x 16 6 D x 52 5 H 11 Hz 30 kHz 92 dB Compatible with 8 ohms Four 6 5 high definition cast magnesium basket polymer upper bass midrange drivers Two 1 pure aluminum dome tweeters with silk surrounds One 14 long throw SuperCube Technology subwoofer coupled to two 14 infrasonic radiators 20 1000 watts channel 1800 watts Digitally Coupled Class D amplifier Piano gloss black lacquer or piano gloss golden cherry finish 8 amp 250 volt slow blow fuse for the 110 volt version and 4 amp 250 volt slow blow fuse for the 240 volt version 8 4 W x 15 D x 48 H 13 Hz 30 kHz 92 dB Compatible with 8 ohms Four 6 5 high definition cast magnesium basket polymer upper bass midrange drivers Two 1 pure aluminum dome tweeters with silk surrounds One 10 long throw SuperCube Technology subwoofer coupled to two 10 infrasonic radiators 20 600 watts channel 1500 watts Digitally Coupled Class D amplifier Piano gloss black lacquer or piano gloss golden cherry finish 8 amp 250 volt slow blow fuse for the 110 volt version and 4 amp 250 volt slow blow fuse for the 240 volt version Limited Warranty 5 Years for Drivers and Cabinets 3 Years for Electronic Components Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years covering the drivers and cabine2. however an extended break in period of 40 60 hours or more of normal playing is required to reach full performance capability Break in allows the suspensions to work in and results in fuller bass a more open blossoming midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction Connecting Your Loudspeakers Connecting Your Speakers to Your Electronics Your BP7000SC BP7001SCs may be connected in several different ways There are two sets of speaker level high level 5 way binding posts In addition each speaker has an LFE input This input can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS 5 1 6 1 7 1 decoders to separately feed the discrete Low Frequency Effects channel into each subwoofer which then combines with the low bass present separately in the left or right channel signals If desired you may hook up your BP7000SC BP7001SCs simply by running one set of speaker wires from your amplifier to each BP7000SC BP7001SCs or as complexly as bi wiring the low mid and high frequency section of each BP7000SC BP7001SCs in conjunction with running a separate low level input to the LFE input of the subwoofer section of each speaker Your BP7000SC BP7001SCs will deliver exceptional performance no matter which hook up method you use The more complex methods are often chosen by advanced hobbyists to extract the last 1 of performance potential from the speakers while most listeners use the simplest hook ups which also deliver superb performance Unl
3. The international symbol of an exclamation point inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating maintenance and servicing information in the manual accompanying the device CAUTION To prevent electrical shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour eviter les chocs electriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture 1 Read Instructions AII safety and operating instructions should be read before operating the device 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the device and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and safety instructions should be followed 5 6 hs Water amp Moisture The device should never be used in on or near water for risk of fatal shock Carts amp Stands The device should only be used on carts or stands recommended by the manufacturer Wall amp Ceiling Mounting The device should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The device should always be located in such a way that it maintains proper ventilation It should never be placed in a built in installation or anywher
4. state CE This product complies with the essential requirements of the EMC directive 89 336 EEC CFAT 012109
5. switch The red LED on the back panel will light up when a signal is sensed and the amplifier turns on Please note that after the cessation of a signal it may take up to an hour for the amplifier to actually turn off In some instances because of RF presence in your area the red LEDs may not turn off However this is nothing to be concerned about as the amplifiers draw almost no power when they are idling To prevent accidental damage to the subwoofers built into your BP7000SC BP7001SCs from overdriving the system the subwoofers feature an internal overload protection circuit which will turn the subwoofers off or down when overdriven or overheated and will then resume normal operation after a few minutes Setting Your Speakers Low Frequency Level Control Your BP7000sc BP7001SCs have a level control which allows you to perfectly tune the output level of the powered low frequency subwoofer section to match your room as well as to fulfill your own personal listening preferences Please note that there are no controls to vary the crossover points or phase because these have been factory calibrated and set to provide perfect blending a major performance benefit of this innovative product We suggest beginning with the level control set at approximately 12 o clock Setting Low Frequency Balance When Using Separate LFE Input We suggest that when you are using a separate LFE input you set the bass level on your BP7000SC BP700
6. the amplifier If you experience a great lack of bass it is likely that one speaker is out of phase with the other If you have a Dolby Digital system tell your bass management system that you have Large left and right front speakers and No subwoofer The base management system will then send the LFE 1 channel signal into the left and right channels and it will be reproduced by the subwoofers in your BP7000sc BP7001SCs giving you all the benefits of Dolby Digital and the discrete LFE signal When the speakers are hooked up using simply one set of speaker wire per speaker with no separate low level input for the subwoofer section a special circuit takes an infinitesimally small signal from the speaker level input and converts it to a low level signal which then drives the subwoofer power amp Optional Optional LFE LFE In In High Level In High Level In Left Right Power Amplifier or Receiver Diagram 1 Connecting Each Speaker with One Pair of Speaker Wires Only Bi Wiring The concept of bi wiring is that higher sonic performance greater inner detail higher definition increased transparency and improved depth is achieved by utilizing two sets of wires to connect each loudspeaker to its respective channel of your amplifier or receiver If you choose this method of hook up follow these instructions For bi wiring See Diagram 2 Remove bo
7. unauthorized substitutions may result in fire shock or other hazards oo gt ARGS CAUTION Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of the product inadvertently tipping over four stabilizer brackets with mounting screws have been supplied These must be installed in the base of the product in the slots provided Installation Instructions Tools required Philips screw driver not supplied Parts required Four stabilizer brackets supplied eight screws supplied Instructions 1 Carefully lay the speaker on its front surface 2 Place one of the stabilizer brackets in the rear slot provided Note Stabilizer bracket will be flush with bottom of base 3 Insert two screws provided and tighten them securely being careful not to strip out material 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other stabilizer brackets 5 Remove the supporting feet closest to the stabilizer brackets and thread them into the brass insert in the stabilizer brackets 6 Carefully return the speaker to the upright position and adjust the glides supporting feet to level the speaker Note If desired the four glides support feet may be replaced and the four spikes provided may be installed The four spikes or glides must be fully threaded into the brass inserts on the stabilizer brackets AVERTISSEMENT Mesures de S curit Impo Pour r duire les risques que le produit se renverse par inadvertance quatre supports stabiliseurs a
8. well before the volume control is turned all the way up If your speakers distort when you play them loud turn down the amplifier or get a bigger one Using Your Speakers with Dolby Digital Systems with and without the Separate LFE Input There are many options for hooking up your BP7000Sc BP7001SCs to a Dolby Digital and DTS 5 1 6 1 7 1 system The basic hook up of the speakers is the same as described in the preceding sections of this manual Diagrams 1 2 The simplest way to use the speakers with Dolby Digital and DTS 5 1 6 1 7 1 would then be to hook up the speakers according to any one of these diagrams Diagrams 1 2 and then use the bass management system built into your receiver or decoder to internally direct the LFE 1 discrete bass signal to the left and right channels where it would be fed to the subwoofer contained in each BP7000SC BP7001SC loudspeaker This can be accomplished through your Dolby Digital and DTS 5 1 6 1 7 1 decoding bass management system by telling the electronics usually by using its on screen display control feature that you don t have a subwoofer No and that you have Large left and right front speakers Since the LFE 1 sub signal is then delivered to your subwoofers through the speaker wire you will then get the full benefit of it as well as the bass information from the left and right channel as the advance circuitry within the speaker takes an infinitesimally small signal
9. 1SCs to sound balanced when listening to music in stereo and use the 1 channel or bass level control in your Dolby Digital channel balancing procedure on your decoder to raise or lower the bass level for movie sound effects as you require Normally the level control of the left speaker will be set the same as the level control of the right speaker However these controls can also be set differently on the two speakers in order to allow you to vary the response of left and right speakers separately to compensate for variations and asymmetrical positioning of the left and right speakers in your room i e when one is closer to a side wall or corner etc if this is how you must set them up This is a very unique and useful feature which allows you much greater flexibility in loudspeaker placement as well as the ability to optimize what could otherwise be difficult placement situations VERY IMPORTANT Setting Channel Balance and Bass Management Systems Dolby Digital and DTS 5 1 6 1 7 1 systems and decoders have a critical channel balancing procedure for the left and right front speakers center channel rears and subwoofer if it is hooked up through the LFE or Sub Out low level connection which must be followed if the system is to perform properly We have spoken with many system users with problems relating to the overall sound of their system which could be clearly traced back to improper system balance In fact many users never re
10. Bipolar Power Towers as rear or side surround speakers with excellent results for both music and movies Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer If however you wish to return the speaker to us please contact us first describing the problem and requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest factory service center Please note that the address given in this booklet is the address of our offices only Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be shipped to our offices or returned without contacting us first and obtaining return authorization Definitive Technology Offices 11433 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills Maryland 21117 Phone 410 363 7148 Visit us at www definitivetech com Technical Assistance It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions regarding your BP7000sc BP7001SCs or their set up Please contact your nearest Definitive Technology dealer or contact us directly at 410 363 7148 Specifications BP7000sc Dimensions Frequency Response Efficiency Nominal Impedance Driver Complement Recommended Associated Amplification Built in Subwoofer Power Amplifier Finish Fuse Size BP7001sc Dimensions Frequency Response Efficiency Nominal Impedance Driver Complement Recommended Associated Amplification Built in Subwoofer Power Amplifier Finish Fuse Size
11. Definitive Technology The Leader in High Performance TOW BP 000SC BP 7 001SC Bipolar Loudspeaker with Built In Powered SuperCube Technology Subwoofers Owner s Manual Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive Technology BP7000SC BP7001SC Bipolar Loudspeaker System The BP7000SC BP7001SC are very unique speakers which combine our award winning patented bipolar technology with a built in side firing SuperCube Technology subwoofer system complete with ultra high power digital amplifiers These extraordinary speakers truly revolutionize the state of the art in music and home theater loudspeakers Our engineers have spent many years in developing this product In order to ensure that you experience the finest performance possible we encourage you to take a moment to fully read this owner s manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set up procedures for your BP7000SC BP7001SC speakers Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire do not remove the cover or back plate of this device There are no user serviceable parts inside Please refer all servicing to licensed service technicians Avis Risque de choc electricque ne pas ouvrir CAUTION The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated dangerous voltage within the device s enclosure
12. alize that there is a system balance procedure to be followed Also note that Dolby Digital and DTS 5 1 6 1 7 1 systems and decoders have bass management systems systems which direct the bass to the various channels which vary from unit to unit This bass management system must also be properly adjusted We have spoken with many system users with problems relating to the overall sound of their system which could be clearly traced back to improper bass management In fact many users never realize that there is a bass management procedure to be followed If your BP7000SC BP7001SCs are hooked up with speaker level wires and no low level LFE channel input your receiver or decoder s bass management system should be set for Large left and right main speakers and No subwoofer even though you have subwoofers built into your BP7000SC BP7001SCs This will properly channel the sub bass LFE information into the left and right channels and then into your subwoofers built into your BP7000sc BP7001Scs If you have a Definitive center channel with a built in powered subwoofer set your decoder s bass management center channel setting to Large although you should experiment with this to see what sounds best in your specific system If you are using large rear surround speakers with very extended low frequency response such as a large Definitive floor standing system or one with a built in powered subwoofer set the rear channels of your
13. cident misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship or service or repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized by Definitive Technology Definitive Technology makes no Warranty with respect to its Products purchased from dealers or outlets other than Definitive Technology Authorized Dealers This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties If this Product is defective in material or workmanship as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will Definitive Technology be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product even if Definitive Technology or a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you All implied warranties on the Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from state to
14. decoder s bass management system to Large If not set them to Small Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties with your BP7000SC BP7001SCs try the suggestions described below If you are still having problems please consult your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance 1 Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly in place 2 Should you experience any level of ground hum or noise try plugging the power cord into the same circuit as your amplifier 3 The system is provided with sophisticated internal protection circuitry If for some reason the protection circuitry is tripped please turn down your system s volume and wait five minutes before trying the system again If the amplifier should overheat the system will turn off until the amplifier cools down and resets 4 Check to be sure that your power cord has not been damaged 5 Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the cabinet 6 If you cannot get the subwoofer driver on the side of the speaker to turn on or if no sound comes out and you are sure the system is set up properly please bring the loudspeaker to your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance Call First Complete Home Theater Systems We strongly suggest that you use matching Definitive center channel and rear surround speakers to complete your Definitive home theater system Please note that you can use Definitive
15. determine the best location for the speakers Often adjusting the spikes or feet of the BP7001SC so that the front of the speaker is approximately 1 2 to 3 4 higher than the rear will provide better sound Spiking Your Loudspeakers An optional spiking kit has been provided should you desire to spike your loudspeakers Spiking your loudspeakers will provide greater stability when placing your loudspeakers on carpeting and will also according to many experts result in an overall improvement in sonic performance Care should be taken when using spikes as they may cause damage to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to being scratched Definitive Technology is specifically not responsible for damage which may result from the use of spikes The spike kit contains four spikes To install unscrew the plastic guides on the stabilizer brackets Then screw the four spikes into the brass inserts on the stabilizer brackets Then with the help of another person lift the speaker upright and lower it to its exact desired position on the floor You must lower the speaker to the exact position you want because once the spikes are in place you cannot move the speakers sideways on the rug or floor this may damage the floor or the speakers Next adjust the spikes so the speaker sits solidly on all four spikes and does not rock Speaker Break In Your BP7000SC BP7001SCs should sound good right out of the box
16. e that may impede the flow of air through its heat sink 9 Heat Never locate the device near heat sources such as radiators floor registers stoves or other heat generating devices Power Supply The device should only be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the device Power Cord Protection Power cables should be routed so they are not likely to be stepped on or crushed by items placed on them or against them Special attention should be paid to areas where the plug enters a socket or fused strip and where the cord exits the device Cleaning The device should be cleaned in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Periods Of Non Use The device should be unplugged when not being used for extended periods Dangerous Entry Care should be taken that no foreign objects or liquids fall or are spilled inside the device Damage Requiring Service The device should be serviced by licensed technicians when e The plug or power supply cord has been damaged e Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled inside the device e The device has been exposed to moisture e The device does not appear to be operating properly or exhibits a marked change in performance e The device has been dropped or the cabinet becomes damaged 16 Service The device should always be serviced by licensed technicians Only replacement parts specified by the manufacturer should be used The use of
17. evel In Power Amplifier or Receiver One Option for Using the BP7000sc BP7001sc s Optional LFE Input Non Bi Wired Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Your Receiver or Amplifier Normally we recommend that you set the Bass and Treble controls on flat or 0 dB This will give you the most linear and natural sound If you want more bass raise the subwoofer s Level control on your BP7000sc BP7001sc keeping in mind that even a little turn of the knob can make a big difference in the sound Also if your amplifier or receiver has a graphic equalizer we recommend that you leave it flat The reason for this is that we have spoken with many consumers about what they thought were improperly sounding speakers when in fact the problem was misadjusted tone controls When in doubt leave them flat this almost always sounds the best Powering Up the Active Subwoofer Section Your BP7000sSC BP7001SCs contain a built in active powered subwoofer section as well as an electronic crossover and so each BP7000SC BP7001SC must be plugged into an electrical socket of the appropriate voltage as indicated on the back of your unit using the plug on the end of the black cord attached to the electronics module on the back of the loudspeaker The BP7000SC BP7001SC has a special circuit which automatically turns the powered subwoofer section on when a signal is fed to the loudspeaker and does not require an on off
18. from the speaker wire and uses it to drive the built in subwoofer amplifiers If you have a Definitive center channel with a built in powered subwoofer you would normally tell the bass management system that you have a Large center channel Otherwise it would normally be set to Small center channel However in either case you should experiment to see what sounds best in your particular system Alternatively you can use the LFE Sub Out jack on your electronics to feed the LFE input jacks on your BP7000SC BP7001scs Simply use a Y connection coming out of the LFE output jack on your electronics to feed two line level cables one connected to the LFE input on the right speaker and the other one connected to the LFE input on the left speaker Use the bass management system on your decoder to tell your electronics that you have large left and right main speakers and subwoofer Yes When using the separate LFE inputs If you have the speakers connected full range with all jumpers in leave all the jumpers in You can also use the separate LFE input in conjunction with bi wiring the speakers as described on page 8 Diagram 4 Left Speaker Optional ig Y Connector High Level In ZN ISS O O SS Left Right ee In Y Connector High Level In Left Right Right Speaker Optional LFE In High Level In Power Amplifier or Receiver Optional LFE In High L
19. ike a conventional system where the subwoofer is driven only by an LFE subwoofer signal the BP7000SC BP7001SCs are much more sophisticated and are driven by the left or right channel signal as well as the LFE signal For optimum performance please read through these instructions fully and follow them Registered Trademarks Rear Panel Optional LFE In High Level In Mid Low This section of the rear panel will be shown on the connection diagrams Gold Jumper Optional LFE In High Level In Mid Low CAUTION AVIS RISQUE DF CHOC ELECTRIQUE DONOTOPEN NE PAS OUVRIR A REPLACE FUSE wiTh PE T BAL 250V AC 120V 60HZ 1500 WATTS Definitive Technology The Leader in High Performance Loudspeakers BALTIMORE _ MD 21117 USA BP7000sc Bipolar Array US Patent 5 887 068 WITH BUILT IN POWERED SUPERCUBE SUBWOOFER Digital Synchronization System Patent Pending POWER Automatic On Off O Connecting Each Speaker with One Pair of Speaker Wires Only With all the gold jumpers in place see Diagram 1 simply connect any of the red terminals of each speaker to the red terminal of its channel on your amplifier or receiver and any of the black terminals of each speaker to the black terminal of its channel on your amplifier or receiver It is essential that both speakers be connected in the same way in phase to its own channel of
20. ood rule of thumb is to place the speakers separated by one half the length of the wall they are positioned along and each speaker one quarter the length of the back wall away from the side wall Speakers may be angled in toward the listening position or left parallel with each other Angling the speakers in pointed directly at the listener will result in a somewhat brighter clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central image generally we recommend this while leaving the speakers parallel with each other will result in a less bright more diffuse sound Try to leave the space on the sides of the speakers as open and unobstructed as possible so that there will be no interference with the rear radiated sound The BP7000SC BP7001SCs are mirror imaged packing cartons are labeled speaker 1 and speaker 2 with a flat coned radiator on the bottom of each side and one active driver around waist high which you can feel through the grille cloth The side mounted subwoofers are located so they may be set up with both waist high active woofers facing in toward each other or both active woofers facing out away from each other Feel the side of the speakers about waist high to determine which side the woofer is on Facing the active woofers in or out will vary the sound somewhat and which way is best will vary with your room Usually we start with the active woofers facing in as this is often the way it sounds best Again experiment to
21. th the jumpers between the low mid and high terminals on each speaker Then take care to ensure that both the red high and red mid terminals of the left speaker are connected to the red terminal of the left channel of your amplifier each using one conductor of each of the two sets of wires for the left channel and that both the black high and black low mid terminals of the left speaker are connected to the black terminal of the left channel of your amplifier using the other conductor of each of the two sets of wires for the left channel Utilize the same hook up procedure for the right channel Left Speaker Right Speaker Optional LFE Optional In In High Level In High Level In Power Amplifier or Receiver Left Right Diagram 2 Bi Wiring If you have a Dolby Digital system tell your bass management system that you have Large left and right front speakers and No subwoofer The base management system will then send the LFE 1 channel signal into the left and right channels and it will be reproduced by the subwoofers in your BP7000sc BP7001SCs giving you all the benefits of Dolby Digital and the discrete LFE signal Usually if distortion is heard when the speakers are being driven at loud levels it is caused by driving turning up the amplifier too loud and not driving the speakers with more power than they can handle Remember most amplifiers put out their full rated power
22. ts and three 3 years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer However this warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of five 5 years for the drivers and cabinets and three 3 years for the electronic components if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as you Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of date of purchase prepaid insured to the Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product or to the nearest factory service center Product s must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period Definitive Technology or the Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Product s become the property of Definitive Technology Product s replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned to you within a reasonable time freight collect This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by ac
23. vec vis de montage ont t fournis Ceux ci doivent tre install s sur la base du produit dans les rainures appropri es Proc dures d installation Outils requis Tournevis toile non fourni Pi ces requises Quatre supports stabiliseurs fournis huit vis fournies Instructions 1 Coucher soigneusement le haut parleur sur la face avant 2 Placer un des supports stabiliseurs dans la rainure appropri e arri re Note le support stabiliseur sera gal au bas de la base 3 Ins rer deux des vis pr vues cet effet et serrer de fa on ajust e en prenant garde de ne pas limer les parois du mat riel 4 R p ter les tapes 2 et 3 pour l autre support stabiliseur 5 Retirer les niveleurs pieds de support les plus rapproch s des supports stabiliseurs et visser les niveleurs dans l encolure de cuivre des supports stabiliseurs 6 Relever soigneusement le haut parleur dans sa position fonctionnelle et ajuster les niveleurs pieds de support pour galiser le haut parleur Note Les quatres niveleurs pieds de support peuvent tre remplac s si d sir par les quatres pointes fournies cet effet Unpacking Your BP7000sc BP7001scs Please Inspect For Shipping Damage Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition Any visible or concealed damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery company that deli
24. vered your loudspeaker Please unpack your system carefully Save all cartons and packing materials in case you move or need to ship your system Record the serial number found on the back of the BP7000SCc BP7001Sc in the appropriate place on your warranty card answer all questions and send it in Positioning the Speakers in Your Room It is important because of the BP7000sc BP7001sc s unique bipolar front and rear radiation pattern that some simple set up recommendations be followed in order to assure optimum performance in your room Please remember that although these recommendations are usually valid all rooms and listening set ups are somewhat unique so do not be afraid to experiment with the speakers Remember whatever sounds best to you is correct In most rooms the speakers should be placed 5 to 36 inches from the rear wall in order to allow the rear radiated sound to freely reflect off the back wall Please note that they can go closer to or further from the wall if desired Placement closer to the rear wall will increase the bass output while placement further from the rear wall will decrease the bass output which of course can be compensated for with the speakers low frequency controls Sometimes placement further from the rear wall will increase spaciousness and the sense of depth The speakers should usually be placed a minimum of 5 to 7 feet apart and kept away from the side walls and corners if possible A g
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