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Bi Amping
The power that is delivered to your drive units will have a direct effect on the sound of your loudspeakers.
You should select the best that you can afford. Separating the systems will deliver benefits that can easily be
detected. We would recommend using the same model of amplifier on different drivers.
Bi Wiring
Improvements can be heard through separating the energy from each filter in the crossover. Cables vary in
construction but a good quality cable should be low in impedance, inductance and capacitance. Do not use
cables that act as additional crossover components. Experimentation is crucial in this situation and a cable that
works well in one situation with a given amplifier may not always perform as well when one of these variables is
changed.
Terminals
Wilson Benesch recommends the use of 8mm ring or spade connector cable terminations. A spanner is provided
to tighten up the rhodium plated nuts. Please be careful to not over tighten the terminals as this could result in
damage to the surrounding materials. The terminals will also accept banana plugs.
Spikes
The speaker spikes are supplied in the dedicated hardware case. The spikes should be installed before the
Square Five is lifted from the box and placed on its foot. Great care should be taken when handling the speaker.
By a series of careful and methodical tests you can adjust the speakers toe and rake angle. Should you wish
to adjust either of these factors you should arrange for an assistant to work with you. The position of the tweeter
has been designed to function best for listeners seated in conventional relaxed seating positions. If required, for
other situations such as listeners on higher seating or standing, the speakers can be tilted back to project the
imaging of the tweeter higher.
Magnet Precautions
The motors used in all Wilson Benesch speakers are built from the most powerful magnetic material in the world,
Nd.Fe.B. Do not bring any metallic objects or sensitive electronic, electromagnetic or mechanical systems into
close proximity of these devices. This includes pace makers or other critical devices. The company cannot
accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused to any such systems as a result of accidental exposure.
Running In Time (70 hours)
Like anything of good quality a period of running in tends to see improvements in performance. The speaker
cabinet requires time to settle in to its surroundings. Climatic and humidity variations will require time for the
loudspeaker to adjust to and until the loudspeaker has adjusted the performance will be below its best. The
drivers require time to bed in physically and relax materially. Wilson Benesch advise at least seventy-hours of
running in.
Surface Finish
All Wilson Benesch loudspeakers have been built using aerospace grade materials and finishes. The surface
finishes applied to all Wilson Benesch loudspeakers require no further attention other than the occasional dusting
with a fine material. Sunlight can be very damaging to material finishes and products should always be protected
from direct sunlight.
Treat the driver cones with respect and they will last a decade with relative ease. With a little care the speakers
will look as good in ten years as they do today.
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