Spikes And Feet; Positioning; Channel Positioning; Av Positioning - Monitor Audio Monitor 50 Owner's Manual

Spikes and Feet

(Monitor 200 & 300 only)
If the speaker is being installed on a carpeted floor, screw the
spike into the foot and 'out-rigger' assembly. Fix them to the
speaker base using the supplied bolts (A & B).
You can check that the speaker is level on all sides by using
the spirit level. If it's slightly off-level, unscrew the foot at the
lowest point and check again. Continue this process until the
cabinet is fully level. Use the locking nuts on each foot to fix
the feet in place and to stop any unwanted vibrations.
Please ensure there are no hidden wires under the
carpet that could be damaged by the spikes.
If spikes aren't to be used, please position the included self
adhesive rubber feet on the bottom of the outrigger.

Positioning

2 Channel Positioning

When arranging a 2 channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an
equilateral triangle. The speakers should be positioned approximately 6 - 10 feet (1.8 - 3m) apart. The
ideal distance from the rear wall varies depending on the speaker and tastes, however, they need to be a
minimum of 3 feet (91cm) from the side walls.
Experimentation is strongly advised when initially setting up the speakers, as environment and personal
preference differ with every installation. If there is insufficient bass for example, try moving your speakers
closer to a wall. The opposite approach is recommended if there is excess bass. Alternatively, if this
isn't possible, the supplied port bungs can help reduce the excessive bass. If stereo imaging is being
lost, try 'toeing' them in slightly. The sound should appear to originate from the centre point between the
speakers, not the actual speakers themselves.

AV Positioning

Please refer to the illustrations opposite for the ideal angles and positions of each speaker in your
surround system. The speakers should be distanced from the wall according to the speaker and
personal preference.
If the sound is too bass heavy or there is bass boom from the room when playing music (without a
subwoofer), try moving the loudspeakers slightly further away from the wall(s). If this is not possible, try
adjusting the crossover frequency settings for the speakers and/or sub or changing the subwoofer's
position.
The Monitor C150 centre speaker should be positioned so that the tweeter is pointing at the viewing
position at approximate ear height.
2 Monitor Series
(B)
(A)
Spike
Bottom
Locking
Nut
Out-Rigger
Top Locking
Nut
Top Cover