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Positioning
The positioning of loudspeakers is often dictated solely by the available space in the room and the locations of existing furniture and
architectural features. Every room is different, and the ideal listening position and placement of speakers will also be different. It is worth
spending some time to try out various positions and select the one that provides the best balance between performance and convenience.
We offer the following points to guide you in selecting positions:
1.
As far as possible both speakers in a pair should be positioned in similar ways. It is
not a good idea for them to be at different heights, pointing in different directions
2.
Speakers should be positioned at least 2 meters apart.
3.
Most loudspeakers sound best when positioned away from side walls, say 1 meter or
so. It is a good idea that the distance from the rear wall and the side wall be slightly
different. I-66's should be positioned on spikes to enhance physical stability and
provide a solid connection with the floor
4.
Avoid positioning the I-66's in corners.
5.
The loudspeakers should ideally be angled towards the listener so that the fronts
'point' towards the listener.
6.
Avoid placing furniture or other obstacles between the loudspeakers and the listener.
7.
The listener should be nearly equidistant from each loudspeaker.
8.
As a rule of thumb, the speakers should be approximately as far away from each other
as the listener is away from a line drawn between them.
Running - In
Most good quality loudspeakers need time to 'run-in' when new. Like a new car, the mechanical components of a speaker require some
hours to settle in to their final positions and to give their best performance. In general, the speakers will be run in with about 40-50 hours of
use, depending on the type of program material played on them. During this time they will become noticeably smoother, produce more
detailed bass and generate an increasingly accurate stereo image.
If in Doubt...
If there is any aspect of the installation or performance of your VAF I-33 that is not clear, please contact VAF Research.
Contact details are listed on the front page of this Users Manual.
I-33 Owners Manual V1.1 3 March, 2014
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