Genesis Advanced Technologies 2JR - Manual (Page 5)

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Set-up Guide
Now that you have your new Genesis 2 junior loudspeaker, we
realize that you can’t wait to hook it up and start the music!
However, we want you to set it up correctly to derive the greatest
enjoyment from your purchase.
So, please read this set up guide (even if your dealer is setting it up
for you!) before you proceed.
Planning the Placement
Before you even have the loudspeakers delivered, it would be a
good idea to make a plan of where you will place them. You will
not need a very large room, but at an absolute minimum the room
should be about 15 feet (4.5m) wide where the speakers will be
placed.
You should have a minimum of at least 18 inches (0.45m) of space
behind the speakers. The listening position should be a minimum of
11 feet (3.3m) from the front of the midrange ribbon to allow for
proper integration of the drivers. Since the loudspeakers
themselves are 28 inches (0.7m) deep, the room has to have a
minimum length of about 18 feet (5.5m) to allow for some space
behind the head of the listener.
In a typical placement, the midrange/tweeter wings will be placed
so that the two columns of tweeters are on the inside, and between
about seven feet to nine feet (2m to 2.7m) apart measured from the
centre of the line of tweeters to the centre of the other line of
tweeters. The speakers fire straight ahead with no toe-in.
As the room will greatly influence the sound of your system, fine-
tuning adjustments in placement will be necessary. Every room will
be different, with doorways, furniture, closets, wall construction and
covering, etc. all making a significant impact on the sound.
Unpacking
The Genesis 2.2 junior will arrive in a two large wooden shipping
crates. As the speaker weighs well over 200 lbs each (much more
with the shipping crates), we suggest that you enlist the help of a
couple of strong friends, or hire some help. We are not liable for