Cabasse LOUDSPEAKERS - Manual (Page 6)

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UNPACKING
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POSITIONING
2.1 Speakers positioning
Our speakers have been designed to function in a vertical position. Under these conditions, the polar
response is most uniform. However some models will be able to function both in horizontal position
(centre speaker) and vertical position, this double use is specified in the design features of the
concerned models.
The majority of our models are delivered with a set of decoupling spikes or cones, these accessories
are to be screwed in the inserts under the cabinets. These accessories ensure the stability of the
speaker while limiting resonance coming from certain types of grounds like wood floors.
Speakers are delivered with a front grille to protect drivers. It is possible to use them without this front
grille, but we recommend this protection to be kept on to prevent accidental damage to the drivers.
Powerful drivers generate magnetic fields that can extend beyond the boundaries of the speaker
cabinet. We recommend you keep magnetically sensitive articles (TV, computer screen, computer
discs, audio and video tapes, swipe cards…) at least 1.5 ft (50 cm) away from the speaker. Cabasse
centre speakers or the ones marked “TV” are not concerned with this, being magnetically shielded.
2.2 Positioning speakers in a room
In addition to vertical position of the speakers themselves, their location in the listening room, as well
as the acoustical characteristics of the room, are also very important. As it is impossible to indicate
a typical location of speaker systems without a few tests, we suggest several general rules that are
important to apply in order to obtain the best listening results.
Optimal positioning for a 2.0 or stereo system
• For the ideal positioning of your speakers follow this diagram. If “d” is
the distance between the two speakers, this distance must be higher
than 5 ft (1,5 m) and the two speakers must be at equal distance from
the listening area which forms with them an equilateral triangle.
• The drivers must be directed towards the listening area.
• The speakers should be located so that their diffusion follows the
longest dimension of the room.
• Generally speaking it is better to avoid putting the speakers in the
corners of a room as this amplifies the low frequencies and tend to
enhance the room resonance’s. If possible it is better to place the
speakers at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the walls.
• Moreover, in order to obtain a more accurate frequency response, it is
recommended to raise a compact speaker from 12 to 16 inches (30 to
40 cm) above the floor by placing them on stands. The tweeters of the
speakers must be roughly at the same height of the listener’s ear when
the listener is in sitting position.
• No solid object or piece of furniture should be placed between the speakers and the listener. An effect of mask, even partial
disturbs completely the sound reproduction as it attenuates the high frequencies and also, in most cases, the midrange
frequencies.
• Placing the speakers in niches is not recommended. Unless designed for this application, bookshelf placement will alter the
frequency response of the speaker, especially in the low frequencies. If a bookshelf location cannot be avoid, the speaker
should be set up to minimize various resonance, and the visible part of the grille must be outside the niche.
Thank you very much for choosing Cabasse speakers. Please read carefully these instructions before
setting up your speakers.
After opening the top carton flaps, remove the grille. Then fold the carton
flaps right back and invert the carton contents. Lift the carton clear of the
contents and remove the inner packaging from the speakers. We suggest
you to retain the packing for future use.