Avalon Acoustics Isis - Manual (Page 12)

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5 Maximizing Performance
These details are imperative to obtaining optimum results from your A VALON
A COUSTICS loudspeakers.
Break-in
The break-in period is critical to maximizing sonic performance and should
take place before other adjustments (see the discussion on page 11). The
break-in should begin with three to six hours of quiet music, followed by 200 to
300 hours of loud and dynamic source material.
Grille Assemblies
The grille assemblies, with their felt anti-diffraction masks, are integral elements
of the loudspeakers' design. Unlike many other products, A
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loudspeakers are designed to be used with the grilles in place while listening,
and removing them will degrade the system's performance. It is extremely
important that the felt anti-diffraction masks make physical contact with the
face of the loudspeakers, as air space between the felt and the speaker face
will adversely affect sound quality.
Speaker Placement and Symmetry
Selecting the proper room position for your A VALON A COUSTICS loudspeakers
can dramatically improve their performance. The following points highlight
the fundamental concepts in loudspeaker positioning from the in-depth
discussion in Chapter 8, Room Acoustics and Speaker Position (beginning on
page 19):
 Left to right room symmetry aids in producing a balanced sound
stage.
 Image depth is enhanced when the distance to the rear wall is
increased.
 The most even bass response will be attained when the distances to
the side and rear walls are not overly similar.