Audio Note AZ-Three Speaker - Manual (Page 7)

Please take care when unpacking your
AZ-THREE loudspeakers. Choose a clean,
clear location to unpack them. Before attempting to unpack or lift the loudspeakers,
check the weight and if necessary use more than one person so that they can be
moved safely and easily.
We recommend that you retain and carefully store all of the original packing
materials, in case transportation / shipping is required at a later date.
Once unpacked, locate the 8 threaded spikes and locking nuts.
Add a locking nut to each spike.
Screw the spike / nut assemblies into the four threaded bolt holes located in the base
of each loudspeaker. Adjust the spikes so that each loudspeaker stands roughly level
once placed on a flat surface. Final leveling can be carried out once a suitable
position offering the most acceptable bass and stereo presentation has been found.
Select a suitable location for the loudspeakers. This should be a dry, dust free and
level area, preferably shielded from direct sunlight and free from vibration. Also
ensure that the location is stable and capable of carrying the weight of the
loudspeakers.
The rear ported enclosure of the AZ-THREE has been designed to be placed close to
room boundaries (where the bass performance is augmented significantly by the
additional reinforcement from the nearby walls).
Some experimentation is advised when choosing a suitable location to obtain the best
performance ʻin roomʼ. All rooms are different, both physically and more importantly
acoustically, so there are no definitive rules regarding loudspeaker positioning.
However, we generally recommend placing the loudspeakers in corners or at least
against a solid rear wall; this is the best ʻstarting pointʼ to work from. If bass
performance is too strong, slowly move the loudspeakers further into the room,
making sure that the distance between the rear and side walls remains the same for
both loudspeakers.
If there is a noticeable ʻholeʼ in the middle of the two loudspeakers, producing a
pronounced ʻleft / rightʼ effect, move them closer together in small increments, until a
solid, central presentation is achieved.
You may also find a degree of ʻtoe-inʼ to be appropriate; angle the loudspeakers so
that both front faces are visible and pointing directly towards the main listening
position. A few degrees of movement in either direction – revealing more or less of
the cabinet sidewalls when viewed from the listening position – may also be
advantageous.
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION