Placement
The S500 Series loudspeakers are designed to sit on
the floor or stage. The S512 and S515 may also be pole-
mounted via the built-in socket on the bottom of the
cabinet. Be sure the pole is capable of supporting the
weight of the loudspeaker. The S525 and S518S are NOT
designed to be pole-mounted.
WARNING: These cabinets have no rigging
points and are not suitable for rigging.
NEVER attempt to suspend any S500 Series
loudspeaker by its handles.
As with any loudspeakers, protect them from
moisture. If you are setting them up outdoors, make
sure they are under cover if you expect rain.
Room Acoustics
The S500 Series loudspeakers are designed to sound
as neutral as possible. However, room acoustics play
a crucial role in the overall performance of a sound
system. Here are some placement tips to get the best
performance from the S500 Series loudspeakers:
• Avoid placing loudspeakers in the corners of
a room. This increases the low-frequency
output and can cause the sound to be muddy
and indistinct.
• Avoid placing loudspeakers against a wall.
This, too, increases the low-frequency output,
though not as much as corner placement.
However, if you do need to reinforce the low
frequencies, this is a good way to do it.
• Avoid placing the loudspeakers directly on
a hollow stage floor. A hollow stage can resonate
at certain frequencies, causing peaks and dips
in the frequency response of the room. It is better
to place the loudspeakers on a sturdy table or
tripod stands.
• Position the loudspeakers so the high-frequency
drivers are a foot or more above ear level for
the audience. (Make allowances for a standing /
dancing-in-the-aisles audience). High frequencies
are highly directional and tend to be absorbed
much easier than lower frequencies. By providing
direct line-of-sight from the loudspeakers to
the audience, you increase the overall brightness
and intelligibility of the sound system.