Recommended Set-Up And Speaker Placement; Placement Within The Room - Acoustat Two/M Owners Manual And Assemly Instruction

RECOMMENDED SET-UP AND SPEAKER PLACEMENT

DISTANCE FROM WALL
Leave
at least three feet from the speakers to the rear wall. T o determine this distance. measure from the
center of the back of the speaker r to the rear walll, This measurement should betakenona perpendicular
to the speaker. Allow at least
P L A C E M E N T WlTHlN THE ROOM
By placing the speakers far aport against a long
without loss of center fill. Place the speakers
position at the apex (Refer to Figure 2A).
FIGURE 2A
LARGEST LISTENING WlNDOW
By placing the speakers against the short wall of the room, with the rear of the speakers projecting i nto the
corners. the deepst possible bass will beobtained. It may beimpossibletoretain the two feet suggested
distance from the side of the speaker to the wall in a narrow room In this case, it is preferable to use the
available space to separate the
ANGLING
Angle the speakers with the panels directed toward the listening position. There are two general methods
for angling or toein(Refer to figure 3 onfollowing page). 1)Angle the speakers so that the"apex"is slightly
in front of the listener. (See Position A). Thi s arrangement offers the widest listening window, enabling you
to move your llstening position with a minimum of tonal change; OR
"aped' is slightly behind the listener.
but provides a more focused sound. It requires less angling, therefore, the speakers
slightly to achieve this "apex" position.
NOTE Neither position is in all cases superior to the other,
determine which is the best for you. Experiment!
ACOUSTICAL PROPERTIES
A live end-dead end set-up in the listening room can sometimes improve the sonic characteristics ot
speaker system. Thi s can be accomplished by using materials behind the speakers such as Sonex
fiberglass panels, carpet, tapestry, etc. Treating the walls can yield more precise imaging and superior
focus from your speakers. Perform a listening test before you treat the walls permanently. using a heavy
blanket suspended temporarily Wile you listen.
two
feet from the side of the speakers to the side walls.
wall, you will obtain the largest "listening window"
so that they form an equilateral triangle with the listening
I
two
speakers, and locate them closer to the side walls. (refer to figure 2B)
Position B) Thi s arrangement reduces the "Listening window",
(See
OF THE WALLS
FIGURE 28
BEST LOW BASS
RESPONSE
2) Angle the speakers
are
Personal taste and room placement will
so that
the
outward
angled
a