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Operating Notes
Raise the volume to the desired level.
The M1 can play with extreme power. It is
better to raise the volume than to lower it!
Keep the volume control of the pream-
plifier at OFF when the system is not being
People often play the M1 at subjectively
used, or at a very low level.
lower volume levels than other systems.
This is due to the high level of detail and
resolution, and the ability of the M1 to
of notes. The distortion is so low that it is
easy to turn the volume up too high. Don't
be surprised if you start listening and then
turn down the volume. Listening on the
M1 is different from other speakers.
Feel free to turn up the volume to very
high levels if you wish. Most people do not
capture the peaks and be-
dare to turn up the volume, as they think
the speaker will break. But if you continue
ginnings
to turn up the volume slowly, a lit-
tle at a time, you will discover
that it is possible to generate
enormous sound pressure lev-
els without stress or distortion.
For playing at loud volume
levels, choose music that is in-
tended to be played like that. For
example, a pop track like "Burn"
by Usher sounds incredible at very
loud levels. A solo piano recording
by Artur Rubinstein will sound terrible played at such a level. Find the appropriate level for the
music you want to hear. Keep in mind that the M1 will do things that other speakers cannot
do – not even close.
After listening a high volume levels, remember to turn down the volume control!
Otherwise, you might scare yourself (and your neighbors) when you play the next
selection.
The M1 is friendly to a much wider variety of recordings than most speak-
ers. Vintage recordings can come to life. Historical material becomes a new
listening experience. Pop tracks can be reproduced at studio levels. You
hear all the details in DVD and Blu-ray sound tracks. Compressed mu-
sic files can sound remarkably good. The M1 is full of surprises.
Music can be enjoyed anywhere in the room. You do not have
to sit in a particular spot for musical enjoyment. For the ulti-
mate listening experience, the ideal listening position is on
center, 2M to 4M from the speakers. The M1 projects the
sound all the way to the back of the room so you do not
have to sit close to hear all the details. Listening closer
to the M1 provides a more intimate experience.
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