Roksan Audio FR - 5 - Manual (Page 10)

Roksan Audio ltd Caspian FR-5 Loudspeaker User Manual
CLASSIFICATION: General Use Version: 1.07
All specifications are liable to change without notice. E&OE Page 10 of 12 ENGLISH
At this stage try to analyse the sound objectively by listening to the overall balance and separation between
various music instruments and voices, and to the stability of the ‘sonic image’ of your favourite music material or
a good test album. After you have been listening for some time, begin to experiment with the positioning of the
loudspeakers. Moving the loudspeakers away from the rear wall and more into the room will reduce the
prominence of the low frequencies (bass) and improve the focus and the 3-dimensionality of the stereo image.
Moving the loudspeakers closer to the rear wall will increase the prominence of the bass at the possible expense
of degrading the focus of the stereo image.
Once you have found the position for a satisfactory tonal balance, try altering the angle of ‘toe-in’ of the
loudspeakers. This will also affect the focus of the stereo image but it is highly dependent upon the acoustic
environment of your room. The FR-5 Loudspeakers will begin to ‘disappear’ as you approach the ideal position of
the loudspeakers in your room.
For best results keep experimenting. This will increase your understanding of the way the loudspeakers interact
with your room and improve the performance of your entire audio system.
If you suspect that your ROKSAN Caspian FR-5 Loudspeakers are not operating properly, you should check all
the connections carefully. Pay particular attention to speaker phasing and channel connections. Below are some
commonly encountered problems with suggestions for possible cure. The list is not exhaustive: If you have any
unresolved problems, please consult your appointed ROKSAN dealer or distributor.
SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY
No sound from one or both
speakers Speaker cables not connected properly
‘Jump-bars’ not connected properly
Amplifier not switched ON
Volume set at minimum Ensure proper connection of cables
Check all connections and tighten the
terminal binding posts
Switch amplifier ON
Increase volume
Poor stereo image (not
focused/defined) and/or
lack of Bass
Speaker cable connected out of phase
‘Jump-bars’ not connected properly Check speaker and amplifier speaker
terminals are connected to
corresponding cable (check colours
and/or markings)
Check all connections and tighten the
terminal binding posts
Hum from speakers Incorrect Grounding
Check Mains polarity and grounding
on all connected equipment
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G C a s p i a n
FR-5 Loudspeaker
NOTE:
A final adjustment and leveling of the speakers/spikes should be carried out after the optimum
position/location of the speakers in the room is established.
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