Meridian Audio DSP5000C - Manual (Page 11)

Using DSP5000C 11
DSP5000C User Guide
As a Left – Right or a Surround pair
The locations chosen for a pair of DSP5000Cs are crucial to getting the
best possible acoustic result. For two-channel stereo, the two speakers
should ideally be equidistant from the main listening position, and the
same distance apart.
Since it has a horizontal format, the DSP5000C can be mounted on a
strong shelf or on a suitable stand – about which your dealer can advise.
General guidelines
The DSP5000C has bass controls to allow adjustment of the low-
frequency response to room acoustics and positioning. You should
nevertheless try to achieve the following:
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If possible, have the most acoustically absorbent wall in the room
behind the front speakers. They could, for example, be in front of an
open bookcase or curtained window, or on each side of a bow window.
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If possible, have each DSP5000C at least 50cm from a corner.
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If possible, have each DSP5000C at least 20cm from the back wall.
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If possible, locate the listening position so that your head is at least
60cm from the wall behind you (unless this is acoustically absorbent).
Consider the following practical points:
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If possible, you should locate the DSP5000C so that the electronics
(back) of the speaker are not subjected to long-term strong sunshine.
In Standby the back plates should be cool (less than hand-hot).
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If possible, you should locate the DSP5000C so that the one chosen to
be the master speaker does not receive direct sunlight on the front
display window. If it does, the speaker may not ‘see’ your commands
from the MSR. No harm will be done to the DSP5000C; it will simply
be inconvenient.
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The location of the master speaker also depends on the connections
to it from the rest of your system. See page 40.
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You should not, if possible, locate a DSP5000C with its back to any
heat source – for example, a central heating radiator.
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You should not, locate a DSP5000C with its back fully enclosed so that
it cannot dissipate heat from the rear-panel heatsink.
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You should try to arrange a separate AC power outlet for each
DSP5000C. The use of adapter units is discouraged, since at best
they degrade the possible sound quality.
Final adjustments
The best sound possible will only be obtained if the DSP5000C is firmly
mounted and cannot rock.
One or two days after installation, check the tightness of the screws
retaining the drivers. These screws may loosen during shipping or with
extremes of temperature or humidity, and the speaker will not sound its
best if they are loose. The screws should be checked every few months,
particularly if the speakers are used to play loud music for long periods.
Tip Like all digital products, the DSP5000C emits some radio-frequency
signals. For this reason, try to keep all power cables and communications
leads away from audio, TV and FM antennae, and from loudspeaker
cables. If you spend some time laying out the cables carefully, you will be
rewarded with the best possible performance later.