Axent, Axess - NAIM ALLAE Manual

axent, axess

8 Introduction and Positioning
Naim loudspeakers are precision acoustic instruments that will only achieve optimal
performance if installed and set up carefully. Please read these instructions before
installing and using the loudspeakers. Please also retain the packaging for future use.
The performance of any loudspeaker will be influenced by
the room in which it is located and even small changes of
loudspeaker position can significantly influence the sound.
Alignment with the listening position and proximity to room
boundaries will in particular influence the subjective
performance. The position of a centre channel loudspeaker
tends to be influenced by the type and location of the
associated video screen. However, the influence of the
room boundaries and alignment to the listening position
should still be taken into account.
The axent and axess are designed to reproduce full
bandwidth, full power signals and are intended to be
positioned centrally just below the screen. If the location of
the loudspeaker results in too much bass some adjustment
of low frequency equalisation via the AV processor may be
necessary.
Best results from axent and
they are directly coupled to the floor via a rigid, spiked
stand. Both speakers are equipped with spike location pads
on the underside to help enable such mounting. If however
the screen stand is also to carry the speaker it is advisable
to at least decouple the screen, perhaps with compliant
pads, so that vibration from the speaker does not disturb
the picture.
The axent and axess are magnetically shielded. However,
the extreme sensitivity of some CRT tubes to low levels of
magnetic flux may mean that, in rare cases, the shielding
may not be sufficient. Should your screen suffer picture
distortion caused by the proximity of a centre speaker
contact your dealer or installer for advice.
axess are likely to be gained if
8.1 Connection
If the axent or axess are to be used with Naim
amplification, use only Naim loudspeaker cable. Cable
length should be between 3.5 metres and 20 metres
(11.5ft and 66ft). Your local retailer will be able to make up
cables of the appropriate length.
Connect the loudspeaker cables with their custom Naim
plugs to the input sockets located on the rear of the
enclosure. Ensure that the positive plug - identified by a rib
on the side of the cable and a tag marked "pos" on the
side of the connector body - is inserted to the red input
socket.
9