User Manual Contents Don’t be a stranger Package contents A few words on your new speakers Installation Mounting the driver grilles Connecting your speakers Bi-wiring and bi-amping Placing the speakers Adjusting the sound Make it last! If all else fails… Technical specifi cations Page 3...
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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.
Gato Audio FM-8 Installation Mounting the driver grilles The grilles are easily fastened to the speakers magnetically when the small magnets on the grille are aligned on top of the driver screws. 1. Place and hold the grille lightly on top of the driver as 2.
Now connect the white speaker terminal (-) to the negative speaker output terminal on your amplifi er. Bi-wiring and bi-amping The FM-8 features a double set of high-quality gold plated binding posts that can accommodate separate cables and/or amplifi ers for high and low frequency reproduction respectively.
For the best results, place the FM-8 on a solid stand at a height of approx. 65 cm. The tweeter should be in the approx. same height as your ears while seated in your typical listening position. Take extra care to ensure that both the speaker and the stand are not able to vibrate, which otherwise will cause resonances.
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 provided the speakers with sound adjustments. The FM-8 off ers three levels of each setting options; “Focus” and “Detail”.
Gato Audio FM-8 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 •...