Aperion Audio Intimus Series User's Manual
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1. Left Front Right Front Left Sub Out Right NOTE Your subwoofer is supplied with two low level inputs L amp R But if your receiver or processor has a single sub out connector connect it to the input labeled 5 1 sub input or you can use a y plug to connect to both the left and right inputs Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection If you do not Tawa have a sub Left Front Processor Amplifer Right Front out Left Sub Out Right connection or O 2 O you choose to use speaker ai level oo connections e5 jjo 7 a you will need a pair of speaker mae cnosgoven usya wires 16 gauge or better to run f from your amp or receiver to the subwoofer speaker level inputs Then you ll need another pair of wires to run from the subwoofer speaker level outputs to each speaker Each pair should be of equal length keeping excess wire to a minimum 11 Setting the Aperion Audio Intimus S8 APR Subwoofer In addition to the high and low level speaker connections on the rear of your subwoofer you will see two round knobs and three switches The first knob labeled level controls the subwoofer s volume The second knob crossover frequency sets the crossover frequency As a starting point set the receiver crossover at 80Hz and the subwoofer crossover between 80Hz 120Hz2. 60Hz 165W CE CAUTION 4 RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 12 Setting the Aperion Audio Intimus S 10 8 S 12 Subwoofer In addition to the high and low level speaker connections on the rear of your subwoofer you will see three round knobs and two switches The first knob labeled phase allows you to adjust the polarity of your subwoofer If the distance from the sub to the listener is significantly different than the front and center speakers gt 3 try reversing the phase to see if it improves the bass response The second knob crossover frequency sets the crossover frequency As a starting point set the receiver crossover at 80Hz and the subwoofer crossover between 80Hz 120Hz The power switch has three settings on off and auto When the switch is set in the auto setting it will ya N automatically turn the sub on when a signal is present You ll know the LINES subwoofer is on because the power im lamp will be illuminated red when Ke a signal is present it turns green EG or co Your subwoofer also has a switchable Mi voltage control Please be sure to PHASE CROSSOVER LEVEL select 115V for use in the USA The illustration to the right shows a a Aan 4 recommended starting point for KA A settings You will want to adjust ee these based on personal preference Re and room dynamics 5 9 E Recommended Sub Settings Phase Start at
3. 2 Sa S a Optimal Speaker Placement For SACD amp DVD Audio Music ji ii gt Cc x 7 N 7 N 1 TE N sz LEFT 7 1 I I I 4 By center I l l I I YA aN RIGHT x x gt All speakers placed at ear level 522D SS Dipole Bipole Speaker Placement Your 522D SS speakers are designed for use as surround speakers in a multi channel home theater setup When used as surrounds in the dipole mode they usually perform best when placed on the side walls directly across or slightly behind the seated listening position and at approximately 18 28 above the seated ear level position Please note that dipole bipole speakers are for surround sound use and packaged as mirror imaged pairs with left and right clearly marked on the back As you face the screen the left speaker will be on your left and the right on your right as shown in the illustration below When using the 522D SS speaker on a back wall in a 5 1 setup or as back surround s in an extended 6 1 or 7 1 channel setup the speaker s should be placed on the back wall 18 28 above the seated ear level position as shown in the illustration below Dipole Bipole Side Wall Placement Dipole Bipole Back Wall Placement Center Center Left Front f th tit ll Right Front Left Front fi tl ti M Right Front 45 to 60 45 to 60 Left Right Surround Surround Left Rig
4. The power switch has three settings on off and auto When the switch is set in the auto setting it will automatically turn the sub on when a signal is present You ll know the subwoofer is on because the power lamp will be illuminated red when a signal is present it turns green The phase switch reverses the subwoofer s polarity If the distance from the sub to the listener is significantly different than the front and center speakers gt 3 try using the phase reverse switch to see if it improves the bass response The S8 APR has a switchable voltage control Please be sure to select 120V for use in the USA The illustration to the right shows a recommended starting point for settings You will want to adjust these based on personal preference and room dynamics 150W ACTIVE SUBWOOFER HIGH LEVEL OUPUT HIGH LEVEL INPUT Recommended Sub Settings Phase 0 Crossover 80 120 Hz QO OO O O 000 Level 1 2 to 3 4 g Power Auto 5 1 Sub WINPUT 120Hz Receiver Set Up 6 Please consult your receiver owner s LEVEL CROSSOVER FREQUENCY manual for specific receiver set up instructions Generally we recommend these guidelines when configuring your receiver s PHASE POWER Front speakers 522D LR Small ha Front speakers 522D PT Large 180 Center speaker 522D C Small aa Surround speakers 522D LR Small Crossover frequency 80Hz Subwoofer ON or YES
5. 0 Crossover 80 120 Hz wA O Level 1 3 to 1 2 Power Auto gt O Qe HIGH LEVEL OUT Receiver Set Up Please consult your receiver owner s manual for specific receiver set up E uk oo instructions Generally we ai oo 9 recommend these guidelines when A configuring your receiver 230VAC 50Hz 115VAC 60HZ RI FIRI REP E E FUSE Front speakers 522D LR Small 250w pate Front speakers 522D PT Large POWERED SUBWOOFER Center speaker 522D C Small AN Aon ec AK Surround speakers 522D LR Small Crossover frequency 80Hz C J Subwoofer ON or YES ig 522D PT Power Tower Setup Connecting Your Power Towers You will notice that there is only one set of speaker level inputs on the back of your power tower PT This is because your 522D PT Power Towers are designed to be used as full range speakers For best performance a full range signal is sent through the speaker level inputs The mid range and high freguencies are routed to the top half while the bass frequencies below about 100Hz are routed through the amplifier to the subwoofer Receiver Setup For Power Towers When Used With A Separate Subwoofer When using power towers with a stand alone subwoofer it is best to set them up as full range or large speakers with the crossover level at 80Hz or lower in your receiver setup menu This will send a full range signal to the pow
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7. 150 watts RMS Speaker enclosure type Sealed Passive Radiating Design Variable crossover range 40 180hz Phase adjustment O or 180 Degrees Volume control Variable Auto sensing 3 position power switch Low amp high level inputs amp outputs Woofer diameter 1 8 Active 2 8 Passive Dimensions HxWxD 13 x 12 1 4 x 12 1 2 Weight 27 5 pounds Aperion Audio Intimus S 10 Powered Subwoofer Frequency response 25hz to 160hz Amplifier power output 200 watts RMS Speaker enclosure type Vented Variable crossover range 40 160hz Variable phase adjustment O to 180 Degrees Volume control Variable Auto sensing 3 position power switch Low amp High level inputs amp outputs Woofer diameter 10 Dimensions HxWxD 17 1 2 x 13 1 4 x 19 Weight 52 pounds Aperion Audio Intimus S 12 Powered Subwoofer Frequency response 20hz to 160hz Amplifier power output 250 watts RMS Speaker enclosure type Vented Variable crossover range 40 160hz Variable phase adjustment O to 180 Degrees Volume control Variable Auto sensing 3 position power switch Low amp High level inputs amp outputs Woofer diameter 12 Dimensions HxWxD 20 1 2 x 15 x 21 1 2 Weight 66 pounds 18 Limited Warranty Aperion Audio provides a transferable ten 10 year limited warranty on our speakers and a transferable three 3 year limited warranty on our subwoofer amplifiers which covers all defects in material
8. Speaker enclosure type 2 Way Vented Video Shielded Tweeter diameter 1 Woofer diameter 5 25 Dimensions C HxWxD 7 1 3 X 11 1 2 X X 8 Weight 12 6 pounds each 16 Loudspeaker Specifications Aperion Audio Intimus 522D VAC Freguency response 80hz to 18Khz Nominal speaker impedance 6 8 ohms Recommended power 50 200 watts Speaker enclosure type 2 Way Sealed Video Shielded Tweeter diameter 1 Midrange diameter 4 Woofer diameter 5 25 Dimensions LR HxWxD 7 1 3 X 19 X 8 Weight 20 pounds each Aperion Audio Intimus 522D SS Frequency response 90hz to 8Khz Bipole Frequency response 60hz to 14Khz Dipole Nominal speaker impedance 12 ohms Recommended power 50 300 watts Speaker enclosure type Sealed Tweeter diameter 1 Woofer diameter 5 25 Dimensions LR HxWxD 10 5 8 X 14 3 16 X 6 3 4 Weight 16 pounds each Aperion Audio Intimus 522D PT Power Tower Frequency response 30hz to 20Khz Nominal speaker impedance 6 8 ohms Recommended power 50 150 watts Speaker enclosure type 2 Way Vented With Powered Sub Video Shielded Tweeter diameter 1 Woofer diameter 5 25 Subwoofer diameter 8 Amplifier power 150 Watts Dimensions HxWxD 41 1 2 X 9 3 4 X 12 1 2 Weight 57 pounds each 17 Subwoofer Specifications Aperion Audio Intimus S8 APR Powered Subwoofer Freguency response 35hz to 180hz Amplifier power output
9. T aperionaudio com Owner s Manual Intimus Series Loudspeakers 522D LR Bookshelf Speakers 522D C Center Channel 522D VAC Vertical Array Center Channel 522D SS Dipole Bipole Surround Speakers 522D PT Power Towers S8 APR Subwoofer S 10 Subwoofer S 12 Subwoofer 2004 Aperion Audio all rights reserved Revision 5008 July 2004 Aperion Audio Owner s Manual Table Of Contents Thank You From Aperion Audio 2 aaa awaasa 1 The Joyof Buying Direct usawa Akawaza 1 DiAural Crossover TeGHNOlO SY iia 1 What You ll Need For Installation lt amamawmmznma manana anananznnanaaaazananana 2 Choosing The Right Speaker Wires cscccccesecceeeesseeeeseesaeeesseeeeseeeesaeeessees 2 Placement aspon aa Ee Ee kusa Ka Iwawa 3 8 Stereo Placement amp Installation wwmawmmanznnana manana nanananaaaananazaza 3 Multichannel Music amp Home Theater Placement ssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeeees 4 Speaker Placement For Surround SoOund ccccscccsseccsseeeeeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeseees 5 Mounting Your Bookshelf Speakers cccsscccsseeeseeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeseeesseeeeaes 5 Speaker Placement Diagrams For Home Theater amp Multichannel Music 6 Dipole Bipole Placement amp Operation cccccsccccsssecesseeeeeeeseeeeseseeeeeeeneees 7 Wall Mounting Your Dipole Bipole Speakers scccessecesecesseeesseeeseeeeeees 8 CONMCCUIONS IA 9 11
10. aU eR ends tightly making sure there are no stray paige eS NGE UD AI ends is negative The positive strand is usually marked with a colored line ribbing or a Unscrew the and knobs far enough different shape The negative to expose the hole see illustration above strand is usually not Insert the twisted ends of the wires or the colored or ribbed However pin connector through the holes in the if the manufacturer uses threaded shaft With your thumb tighten the colored wire you may choose connectors back down clockwise to secure one wire color to represent the wires Be sure no stray strands of wire positive and one wire from one post can touch the other post color to represent negative p P Be sure to maintain this determination for all speaker For spade plugs unscrew the and Wire connections on is connector screws and slide the plugs over receiver and your speakers the threaded shaft and thumb tighten the i e red to red and black to connectors back down clockwise to secure black the wires Twisted Bare Wire Banana Plug Pin Connector Spade Connector 10 Connecting Your Subwoofer Low Level Subwoofer Connection If your receiver or preamplifier has a sub out connection on the rear panel you will need a shielded RCA terminated interconnect cable to connect it to the subwoofer This is the preferred method for connecting your subwoofer Receiver Processor Amplifier
11. and workmanship with the following specific exceptions Damage caused by improper installation or adjustment Damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect Damage caused by an act of God Damage from failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner s Manual Damage from repairs performed by someone not authorized by Aperion Audio Any unit on which the serial number has been effaced modified or removed Damage occurring during shipment other than that arranged by Aperion Audio Units which have been altered or modified in design appearance or construction This warranty covers only the actual defects within the products themselves IT DOES NOT cover costs of installation in or removal from a fixed installation or normal set up claims based on any misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances such as signal quality AC power or incompatibilities with other system components During the warranty period Aperion Audio will at its option either repair the defect or replace the defective product or the defective parts or components thereof with the then current product component in use by Aperion Audio at no charge to the owner for parts and labor covered by this warranty If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if a unit is examined which is not in need of repair you will be charged for the repairs and or the examinatio
12. e crossover set at 80Hz and your bookshelf speakers set to small Power towers should be set to large If you are setting the crossover frequency on your receiver you will be using your receiver for bass management We recommend that you set the variable crossover setting on you subwoofer amplifier between 80Hz 120Hz until you get a good blend If the subwoofer is in the same plane as the front speakers the 0 degrees phase position is the correct setting Start with the volume level at 1 3 1 2 and adjust it up or down based on the source material and your personal preference Speaker Level Calibration One of the most important steps to setting up your system is level calibration Some speakers will play louder or quieter than they should because of differing placements or efficiencies The speaker level calibration menu will allow your receiver to compensate for this by using a test signal for balancing the channels The signal moves from channel to channel allowing you to adjust the levels until each channel plays at the same volume You can do this by ear but it s better to use a SPL sound pressure level meter If you notice with actual program material that the surround speakers play much lower than the fronts this is normal They are simply supplying the subtle ambience the director intended 15 Speaker Break In Your new speakers will sound great right out of the bor but we do recommend that you allow about 50 hours of br
13. eak in time to fully appreciate them Like a new pair of shoes the suspension of your speaker will loosen up and become much smoother and dynamic over time As your speakers break in you will notice smoother highs a lusher midrange and deeper bass Troubleshooting Setting up a home theater system can seem like a daunting task but it becomes simple when you plan it out and take your time As always lifetime technical support is provided with your system purchase If you have any problems call us at 866 APERION We also have technical support available on our website Visit www aperionaudio com and search our knowledge base to find answers to common questions or use our forum as a resource to help you set up and optimize your system If this information doesn t solve your problems or if you have additional questions you can send email to technicalsupport aperionaudio com or visit our website and log on to live chat for instant help M F 8 30AM 5 30PM PT Loudspeaker Specifications Aperion Audio Intimus 522D LR Frequency response 80hz to 20Khz Nominal speaker impedance 6 8 ohms Recommended power 50 150 watts Speaker enclosure type 2 Way Vented Video Shielded Tweeter diameter 1 Woofer diameter 5 25 Dimensions LR HxWxD 11 1 2 X 7 1 3 X 8 Weight 12 6 pounds each Aperion Audio Intimus 522D C Frequency response 80hz to 20Khz Nominal speaker impedance 6 8 ohms Recommended power 50 150 watts
14. er towers and an 80Hz or lower signal to the subwoofer You may want to experiment with different crossover settings because in some cases your speakers may perform best in your room with the crossover set at 60Hz or 40Hz Speaker Setup Set the front L amp R to large Subwoofer Set the subwoofer to on or yes Crossover Setting Start at 80Hz but experiment with lower settings IMPORTANT NOTE Some receivers will not allow you to set your main speakers to large when using a subwoofer In these cases select the lowest crossover setting on your receiver for the best performance from your towers Receiver Setup For Power Towers When Used Without A Separate Subwoofer When you are using your power towers without a stand alone subwoofer you will want to set them up as full range or large speakers in your reciever setup menu You will also want to set your subwoofer to no or off This will route all bass information to your main L amp R speakers Speaker Setup Set the front L amp R to large Subwoofer Set the subwoofer to off or no Crossover Setting The crossover setting may appear on your menu but it will not affect the performance of your system If you are required to make a choice set it to the lowest setting available 14 Dialing In Your System The final step to enjoying you new system is to dial it in for optimal sound First consult the manual for your receiver It co
15. erion Audio s 522D speaker design centers on a custom woofer mid range driver that is engineered to handle a very wide frequency range combined with an exceptional soft dome tweeter to produce the very high frequencies By using DiAural circuitry to interconnect the drivers your Aperion Audio speakers reproduce music and movies with a coherent open and natural sound that brings the original recordings to life in your home What You ll Need for Installation A little planning will make your installation a breeze You ll want to have all of the necessary equipment and supplies by your side before you begin For your convenience Aperion Audio carries high quality wires cables and connectors Visit our web site at www aperionaudio com if you need these accessories For Stereo or Multichannel Installation Two or more Aperion Audio speakers One or more Aperion Audio subwoofer s A multichannel receiver or amplifier and processor An audio video source DVD laserdisc or VCR Speaker wire 16 gauge or better with banana plugs spade terminals or pin type termination Note 5 way binding posts will accept bare wire but terminated speaker wire is the preferred connection method Subwoofer connection materials RCA terminated interconnect cable or additional speaker wire if making a speaker level connection to your subwoofer Note Low level RCA connection is the preferred connection method Source interconnects Digital coaxial or optical inte
16. ht Surround Surround 522D SS Dipole Bipole Operation To the question What setting is right for me dipole or bipole there is no correct answer since it is determined by your personal circumstances and style If these speakers are set up properly the dipole switch setting will create a diffuse subtle surround sound experience whereas the bipole setting will produce a more direct and obvious surround sound quality If your surround sound speakers are located more than 15 degrees behind the listening position on either the side or back wall the general rule is for the speakers to be set to bipole mode 7 Wall Mounting Your 522D SS Dipole Bipole Speakers Your 522D SS surround sound speakers have built in wall mounting brackets Follow the steps below to safely mount your speakers Wall mounting will require skill with basic tools like a level drill and screwdriver Step 1 Make sure the wall you have selected can support the speakers Step 2 Hold the speaker in position to make sure it does not interfere with electrical wiring or plumbing Step 3 Use a level as a guide and lightly draw a 18 long pencil line on the wall Step 4 Attach the included template to the wall by aligning the line with the level line you have drawn on the wall Step 5 Drill a 3 32 pilot hole in the center of each of the keyhole mounting locations as shown Step 6 If you are certain there is a stud behind the wall s
17. in the same plane as your TV flush with the screen separated by 45 when viewed from the seating position They should be positioned at the same height as the listeners ears when seated 28 30 inch stands will put your bookshelf speakers at the correct height Center Speaker A good position for the center speaker is right on top of your TV or just below if your TV is mounted high Try to place the center speaker on the same plane or slightly behind the plane formed by the front left and right speakers If it is placed low or high you may want to aim the speaker up or down at the listening area Surround Speakers For home theater the surround speakers should be placed directly to each side of the listener or slightly behind them Placing the speakers 2 feet above the listeners ears can help to minimize localization effects For SACD amp DVD A use it is best to position the surround speakers at ear level See illustration on page 6 Back Surround Speakers 6 1 amp 7 1 channel systems If possible the back surround speaker s should be placed directly behind the listeners at the same height as surround speakers See illustration on page 6 The Subwoofer The human ear cannot localize the long wavelengths of bass frequencies below about 100Hz As long as your Aperion Audio Subwoofer is set at the recommended cut off of 80Hz or below you will have a lot of flexibility as to where you place it Keep in mind that placing a subwo
18. n If non warranted repairs are needed we will notify you of the estimated cost and ask for your authorization to perform said repairs You must pay shipping charges incurred in getting your product to the factory We will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty Please save the original shipping cartons as the unit MUST be returned in the original carton and packing Replacement cartons are available at a modest charge 19
19. nd sound formats like THX EX and DTS ES Setting up a system with rear surround speakers is just like setting up a 5 1 system you just add one or two rear surround speakers A wiring diagram for a 7 1 system is shown below Refer to the illustration on page 6 for proper placement Center Left Front be ba Right Front e be 1 en 1 Left Surround Right Surround Une m jag a Se 7 o a Na a ai YEE ok co cob _ D fc wa Right Back Surround Left Back Surround RI O 22 O HIGH LeveL ouT e e LI Wapi WI E fo mente CF Didural HaOVAC sone Hisvac sone 9 Q asaw O he Making The Connection First turn off the power and unplug your audio eguipment from the electrical outlet before making any connections Connecting to a 5 Way Binding Post If you re using banana plugs just insert the plug into the end of each terminal Be sure that the knobs on each terminal are screwed down tight so that they don t rattle If your receiver or amp has push connectors you will have to use either bare wire or a pin connector at that end of the wire 5 Way Binding Post If you re connecting BEKUN with just bare wire strip off about Y2 inch Speaker wire is coded to of insulation at each end and twist the wire JRGCGasA elo
20. ntains all the information you will need to dial in your system As always if you need help visit our website or feel free to call email or use live chat for technical support Speaker Setup Enter the speaker setup menu on your receiver and proceed to set all of your 522D bookshelf speakers to the small setting 522D towers should be set to the large setting Also if you have a 6 1 or 7 1 channel receiver but you are using a 5 1 speaker setup be sure to set the back surrounds to off or none The same is true for the center channel if for some unlikely reason you are not using a dedicated center channel you can disable the center and send the dialogue to the front left amp right main speakers Speaker Distance Sit in the most common listening position with a tape measure and have a friend help you measure the distance to each speaker Then enter the speaker distance menu on your receiver and input the distance This step is important because it sets the appropriate time delay for your surround sound system Some receivers require you to calculate the delay using a mathematical formula Please consult your receiver manual for details on setting the delay Subwoofer Setup In the speaker setup menu there is usually a subwoofer selection option Set the subwoofer selection to Yes or On if you are using a separate subwoofer Many receivers have a number of crossover settings but we recommend starting with th
21. ofer near a corner can distort the bass response If the distance from the sub to the listener is significantly different gt 3 than the distance from the front and center speakers to the listener try using the phase reverse switch to see if it improves the bass response If possible try to avoid placement behind the listening area Mounting Your Speakers On A Wall Bookshelf Or Stand Aperion 522D bookshelf speakers can be wall mounted or stand mounted The dual inserts 1 4 20 on the back of each speaker can be used with a variety of industry standard speaker mounts or you may choose to use a friction wall mount Aperion Audio carries wall amp ceiling mounts and speaker stands designed for use with the 522D bookshelf speakers Visit our website or give us a call if you need help with speaker mounting options A single 1 4 20 threaded insert is located on the bottom of each 522D LR speaker so you can secure your speaker to a bookshelf or stand If you are using the Aperion Audio i29 speaker stands you can use the threaded top post to mount your speakers to your stands 5 Optimal Speaker Placement For Home Theater 7 1 Channel placement shown For 5 1 placement eliminate back surrounds For 6 1 placement use only one rear surround centered behind the listener L ir D oS eg 2 5 m7 or 2 Eha H az i a oi AN Ee g g ed S 9 E 2 ga Y D C 5 7 E
22. osition is important Generally the goal is to reduce the effect of surfaces that can interfere with the sound before it reaches the listener Follow these simple guidelines for the best results Place your bookshelf speakers on stands 28 30 off the floor Set the speakers 6 12 feet apart and 1 3 feet from the wall facing the listening position and the walls to the sides of the speakers Create a triangle consisting of the left amp right speakers and the listener The distance between the speakers should be less than or equal to the distance from the listener to the speaker and a 45 to 60 degree angle should be created See illustration For best results the listening position should be at least 1 3 feet from the back wall Set the speakers so they face the sweet spot in the listening room Experiment with variations until you achieve the sound you desire Multi channel Music amp Home Theater Placement Optimizing A Multi channel Set Up For Surround Sound Home theater and multi channel music has introduced a new speaker configuration to home audio Instead of the large floor mounted stereo speakers of the 70 s and 80 s your Aperion Audio sound system is comprised of a combination of small easy to locate speakers to carry the mid and high frequencies and a powered subwoofer for the low bass You may also choose powered towers with built in powered subwoofers These speakers are arranged ar
23. ound the listener in an array with 3 speakers in the front two surrounds and in some cases one or two back surround speakers Each room is unique and unless the room was specifically designed to be a home theater the acoustic properties are not perfect You can start with the following guidelines for setting up your speakers but don t be afraid to experiment Often a small difference in placement can yield a big improvement in sound Be aware that many bare surfaces in a room can add harshness to the sound or muddy the dialogue Sound absorbing surfaces like carpeting and drapes will help Perfectly square rooms or rooms where one dimension is close to twice another are problematic and may need more sound absorption If possible the seating area should be centered between the sidewalls For the best bass try not to place your seating area so that it is against a wall or at a position that is 1 2 or 1 4 the room s width or length A speaker s bass output grows stronger as it is moved closer to the corners If a speaker is placed too close to a corner it can sound muddy or boomy Speakers can create a soundstage an illusion of instuments and voices with precise locations in 3 dimensional space between and behind the speakers Excess room reflections and speaker locations on or close to walls will compromise this effect Speaker Placement For Surround Sound Left and Right Front Speakers Try to place the front speakers
24. rconnect and RCA analog cables for your existing equipment Video interconnects Composite good S Video better or Component Video best depending on your TV inputs Wire cutter stripper Choosing The Right Speaker Wires We recommend using speaker wire that is at least 16 gauge For runs longer than 50 Important use 14 gauge or larger and for runs over 100 use 12 gauge The wire should be cut ELSO AM EAEN into equal lengths for each pair of speakers GEANE ES malcolm dls and long enough to reach from the rear of floor use wire that meets your amplifier or receiver to where the your local code for that speakers will be placed in the room keeping 7 MUS CENCE excess wire to a minimum Wire Tip Wire size is expressed by it s American Wire Gauge AWG number The lower the AWG number the thicker the wire i e A 12 gauge wire is larger than a 14 gauge wire Stereo Placement For two channel music listening there are two speakers one left and one right Sound consists of waves which can be reflected absorbed and diffracted Therefore where a speaker is placed will influence the way it sounds You can have very little or incredible booming bass depending on your speaker placement Since your room acoustics will play a large role in your system set up some experimentation is necessary to get the best results For optimal soundstaging in a stereo set up the distance between the speakers and listening p
25. urface drive the supplied screw through the wall and into the stud as shown in the illustration below Step 7 If there is not a stud behind the wall install the wall anchor as shown in the illustration below Step 8 Tighten the screws into the stud or wall anchor and leave 1 4 of the screw head protruding from the wall Step 9 Install the rubber bumpers to the corners on the back of each speaker Step 10 Connect the speaker wires to the speaker Step 11 Line up the keyhole slots on the back of the speaker so the screw heads pass through the large center hole then slide the speaker down Step 12 Pull on the speaker gently to be sure that the screws and brackets are properly aligned and attached to the wall securely D MIN YY Wall Stud Installation Hollow Wall Installation Optional Wall Mounting Method In addition to the flush keyhole mounts your speakers are also supplied with dual 1 4 20 threaded inserts on the back to accommodate a wide variety of industry standard wall mounts These mounts can be used when there are clearance problems that require space between the back of the speaker and the wall Aperion carries a variety of wall mounts Please call us or visit our website if you need assistance selecting a wall mount or installing your surround sound speakers 8 Multichannel Home Theater Connection 6 1 amp 7 1 channel speaker systems support new extended surrou
26. xterior or high gloss painted finish and like fine furniture they will maintain their beauty indefinitely if properly maintained Use this manual as your guide but feel free to contact us if you have any questions The Joy of Buying Direct Because we sell direct to you we re not beholden to the middlemen There are no dealer markups nor is there the overhead of a thousand acre superstore Instead we pour everything we have into our speakers How does this model of doing business benefit you 1 You buy from a company whose focus is on building rich full bodied sounding speakers with superior components and cabinetry 2 You get speakers that are factory fresh with the latest enhancements 3 You get a price that is as much as 50 less than the electronics retailer 4 You can audition our speakers for 30 days in your own home with your own equipment then return the speakers risk free should you have a change of heart 5 You get free shipping both ways 6 You have direct contact with the manufacturer so answers to your questions are instant and dependable 7 You pay zero sales tax The DiAural Breakthrough The DiAural Circuit is a new patented crossover topology that allows for proper communication and interaction between the transducers woofer mid range and tweeter This innovative process results in fewer parts less distortion and renders the high frequency and mid range drivers virtually burn out proof Ap
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