User Manual Contents Don’t be a stranger Package contents A few words on your new speakers Installation Using spikes Mounting the driver grilles Connecting your speakers Bi-wiring and bi-amping How not to connector your speakers! Placing the speakers Adjusting the sound Make it last! If all else fails…...
Gato Audio FM-30 Don’t be a stranger Thank you for purchasing the Gato Audio FM-30 high end fl oor standing loudspeakers. We are absolutely confi dent that it will bring you many hours of listening pleasure. We hereby cordially invite you to join the Gato Audio family by registering your product online. You may also consider signing up for our newsletter to receive information about exciting new products, events and technical updates.
A few words on your new speakers A good cabinet is the essential foundation of any loudspeaker. The FusedMass cabinets in the Gato Audio FM series incorporate several noteworthy details. The cabinets are made from high-density fi breboard and a layer of vibration dampening material. Parts of the cabinets are made of up to six layers of mixed materials that together with heavy internal bracing, secures a very effi cient resonance dampening construction.
WARNING: Please note that using spikes under your speakers will invariably leave marks on your fl oor or any other surface that you place the speakers on. Gato Audio cannot accept any responsibility for any type of damage to fl oor, furniture surfaces, marriage or anything else resulting from the use of spikes.
FM-30 Detail Bi-wiring and bi-amping The FM-30 features a double set of high-quality gold plated copper binding posts Focus that can accommodate separate cables and/or amplifi ers for high and low frequency reproduction respectively.
For the best results, place the FM-30 on a solid fl oor. If the fl oor in covered with carpets we strongly recommend to use the spikes to penetrate the carpet and make direct mechanical connection to the fl oor underneath. Make sure that the speaker is resting equally on all four spikes by adjusting each spike individually so that the speaker is not able to make any movements or vibrations.
To accommodate some of the above compromises and to make installation and sound tuning of your new FM speaker easier and with a better result, we have designed sound adjustments on the back of the speaker. The FM-30 off ers three levels of each setting options;...
Gato Audio FM-30 Make it last! Please apply simple common sense to maintain the sound quality and lifespan of your Gato Audio speakers. Here are a few guidelines: • Regular care: wipe the surfaces carefully by using a clean soft dry cloth •...
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