Genesis I.C.E. Genesis 6.1e - Manual (Page 7)

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3 Tuning the system
Music is the best way to begin your set-up procedure. We suggest that
video sources be used only after you have set-up the system to properly
reproduce music. There is no “perfect” setting for the G6.1e
loudspeaker. Every listening room is different, and we recommend that
you take the time to carefully tune the system into the environment it is
placed in.
Setting all the knobs at the “12 o’clock” position is “normal” and will be
the position from which you can start tuning. With the controls in this
position, it may not sound perfect, but your Genesis loudspeaker will
sound great straight out of the box.
We suggest that you start with a single vocal with simple instrumental
accompaniment because the sound of the human voice is more easily
recognizable than many instruments and is a less complex sound to
deal with. Use a good recording that you know has atmosphere and
good midrange and bass content.
3.1 Imaging and Soundstage
If your vocal selection is a well-recorded audiophile CD or LP with
good image information in the recording, the performer should appear
to come from behind the loudspeakers and be at the appropriate height
for a standing person. If it is not, there are several remedies that will
address this shortfall.
If the vocal appears to be larger than life, you should first check the
system volume. Is it a volume that would be appropriate for
someone actually singing in your room? If there is too much volume
the artist will appear too big and the opposite is true for too little
volume. If the volume is set correctly and the image is still too big,
place the speakers closer together and re-listen. Place the speakers
no less than 5 feet apart. If the image is still too big, toe the
speakers in a slight amount.
Conversely, if the image is too small, move the speakers apart. The
speakers should be no more than eight feet apart. Repeat this process
until you have it right. If the voice is too low in height, turn the
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IDRANGE control up (turning the knob clockwise) and the image of the
voice will move upward slightly. Turning the midrange control up also
affects presence and may bring the image too far forward.
If you have the speakers 18 inches into the room, and you are not
getting enough front to back depth (the singer not appearing behind the