Technical Design Features; Installation; Location - Hafler Trans-nova TRM8 Installation And Operation Manual

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LOCATION

The location of your reference monitors in addition to the acoustics of the listening room will influence the system
frequency response. In the near field environment, our ears are more sensitive to direct sound rather than the
reverberation of sound. Below are some recommendations for the initial set-up which may help you optimize
performance in complex acoustic environments. In any configuration, keep the rear of the monitor at least 5" (12.7cm)
away from any wall or obstruction to reduce excessive boundary "loading" of the woofer vent and to optimize heat
sink cooling.
Fig. 1
Off-Axis Response
Aiming the monitors directly forward (Fig. 1) may cause response problems resulting in inadequate stereo imaging.
Aiming the monitors toward you and spaced equally like a triangle (Fig. 2) provides the best imaging and produces the
flattest frequency response.
Fig. 3
Horizontal Alignment
If you frequently move your chair from side to side in front of your mixing console, positioning the tweeter and woofer
in horizontal alignment (Fig. 3) can create complex lobing patterns. Minimizing this effect can be achieved by placing
the tweeter and woofer in vertical alignment (Fig. 4). If it is essential to position the monitors horizontally, place them
with the tweeters toward the inside.
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Fig. 2
Fig. 4
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On-Axis Response
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Vertical Alignment