Audio Configuration And Delay; Speaker Description, Size And Number; 5.5.1.1 Main Speakers - Classe Audio SSP-25 Owner's Manual

5.5 SYSTEM Setup: Speakers
NUMBER AND SIZE OF SPEAKERS
5.5.1
Speaker setup is relatively easy. You only have to tell the SSP-25 what size and how many speakers are attached to it.
In the following section we will show you how to set up the speakers. You should read over this section of the manual
before you decide how you will describe the speakers attached to your home theater system. How you define the size
and how many speakers you have playing has a direct effect upon how the system will sound when playing movies or
stereo.
You will probably want to get an SPL meter to help in the "Balanced setup" portion of this section. The meter will be a
great help in the setting of the individual speaker levels in your system. Although it is possible to arrive at an
approximate level using your ears, it is quicker, easier and more exact a level if you use a meter. The meters are
relatively inexpensive, and you can get a basic, yet good, one at your local Radio Shack type store. And the meter will
be useful if you get new speakers or other new audio equipment in the future. The operation of the meter is quite
simple.

5.5.1.1 MAIN SPEAKERS

To start this stage of the setup process press the "MENU" key on the remote wand to reach the "Main menu" display.
Press the ">" key two times to arrive at the "Main menu - System setup" display. Finally, press the "ENTER" key to
select "System setup." The display will now read: "System setup – Speaker setup." Press the "ENTER" key once again
to see "Speaker setup – Main: Large." Now you can begin telling the SSP-25 how to make your surround system
sound its best.
Your choice here should be based on the low frequency capability of your main (Left and
Right Front) speakers. If your main speakers are capable of considerable bass frequency
response to below 50 Hz (see your speaker specifications for confirmation), choose "Full
bandwidth." If you are using "satellite" speakers or other designs with limited bass
capability below approximately 100 Hz, choose "Limited Bandwidth." If the bass capability
of your speakers falls somewhere between 50 and 100 Hz, you may want to experiment
for the best results. The subwoofer has a cross-over frequency of 80 Hz.
In either case, your Classé dealer will be glad to suggest a suitable configuration choice
for your system.
Also please note the next paragraphs and following note.
Choosing the Proper setting
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