Focal 100 ICW6 6.5" 2-Way In-Wall / In-Ceiling Speaker (Single) - Manual (Page 17)

100 SERIES
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Choice of amplifier
It isn’t the power of the amplifier which can cause damage to the speaker driver. It’s rather the lack of
power. In this case, if the volume is turned up too high, the amplifier saturates and generates parasite
signals which may damage the speaker drivers. The dynamic capacity and the definition of the 100 SERIES
line of loudspeakers are high enough to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of whatever amplifier is
connected. Your retailer will be able to guide your choice to suit your tastes and budget.
Positioning the loudspeakers
The loudspeakers in the 100 SERIES range have been designed to deliver the most faithful reproduction
of all kinds of music or Home Cinema programmes. Nonetheless, some simple rules should be followed to
optimise their performance and to guarantee good tonal balance and a realistic sound image.
Used for a public address system (ceiling)
For using the speaker drivers for a public address system (each loudspeaker works independently from the
others), your loudspeakers can be installed depending on your needs and the architectural constraints of
the environment. However, take care to not install the loudspeakers too close to a wall of a corner to avoid
having excess bass.
Used as a stereo system (ceiling or wall)
The loudspeakers should be positioned symmetrically, facing the listening area, ideally forming an
equilateral triangle. The space between the two loudspeakers should measure from 8 to 13ft (2.5 to 4m)
for a listening area of between 10 to 20ft (3 to 6m) (
fig. 1 ). However, it is possible to vary these distances
to find the ideal compromise depending on the particular layout of the room. The loudspeakers should be
positioned at the same height, in the same horizontal plane (
fig. 2 ).
When used as in-ceiling loudspeakers, the left and right front loudspeakers should be placed in the
same horizontal plane, 12 to 24 (30 to 60cm) away from the wall. The space between the left and right
loudspeakers should measure from 8 to 13ft (2.5 to 4m) (
fig. 3 ).
Used as a Home Cinema system (ceiling or wall)
• Front right, left and centre loudspeakers.
Used as in-wall loudspeakers, the left and right front loudspeakers should be positioned symmetrically
on either side of the screen and half-way up, facing the listening area, and forming an equilateral triangle.
The space between the two loudspeakers should measure from 8 to 13ft (2.5 to 4m) for a listening area of
between 10 to 20ft (3 to 6m), approximately 20" (50cm) away from the screen. However, it is possible to
vary these distances to find the ideal compromise depending on the particular layout of the room.
The centre loudspeaker should be as near to the screen as possible, either above or below the screen to
ensure the realistic reproduction of dialogue (
fig. 4 ).
If using a micro-perforated projector screen (acoustically transparent), the left and right front loudspeakers
and the centre loudspeaker should be placed half way up the screen, on the same horizontal plane behind
the screen (
fig. 5 ).
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