Genesis Advanced Technologies 2JR - Manual (Page 9)

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Tuning the system
Music is the best way to begin to fine-tune your setup. We suggest
that video sources be used only after you have setup the system to
properly reproduce music. While we deliver the G2jr after at least
50 hours of running-in, further fine-tuning of your system may be
necessary after 800 hours or so. As the loudspeaker system
breaks in, it will sound better and better.
A comprehensive Genesis Loudspeaker Set-up Procedure with
music suggestions is included with this owner’s manual, or the
latest version can be downloaded from the Genesis website at
www.genesisloudspeakers.com .
Midrange and Tweeter Controls
The knob marked TWEETER controls the output of the three rear-
firing tweeters. If there is not enough space behind your
loudspeaker, the rear tweeter control can be turned down (counter-
clockwise or to the left). In large rooms, the tweeter control can be
turned up. Use this control if you need a bit more treble or to
increase the apparent space of the soundstage. Start with this
control at the 12 o'clock position.
The MIDRANGE control on the right side is a three-position switch
used to adjust the midrange. Start the midrange control at position
two
(also the 12 o’clock position). Position one will sound fuller in
the lower midrange while position three will sound leaner and have
more upper midrange.
The less obvious effect (more obvious to some people!!) of the
midrange control is to make the soundstage sound more forward,
and change the perceived height and position of the performance.
Position two gives you a soundstage perspective of about the
middle of the concert hall (in the stalls). Position three is more like
the orchestra seats, and position one may be more like the circle
seats.
Begin with Bass Tuning
The first thing that needs to be understood is that the G2jr is an
unusual loudspeaker with a line-source midrange/tweeter and a
point-source woofer. There are great advantages to having a line
source (explained in the Technology section). One of the