Sunfire CRW-3 - Manual (Page 12)

User's Manual
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you do not have a subwoofer connected,
you will be missing the 5.1 LFE (low
frequency effects) information.
NOTE: If your processor or preamplifier
does not have a crossover control, you
might need an external active crossover
to split the audio signal into a low-pass
range for the subwoofer, and a high-pass
range for the Cinema Ribbon CRW loud-
speakers. (Sunfire subwoofers have their
own crossover controls with line-level
high-pass outputs that can be used to
power an amplifier connected to Cinema
Ribbon CRW loudspeakers.)
Break-in period
Like many high performance automo-
biles, the Cinema Ribbon CRW loud-
speakers perform at their best after an
initial break-in period. A minimum of 0
hours is recommended prior to perform-
ing critical listening, however the speak-
ers will sound their best after a period of
300 to 400 hours. During this time, the
driver suspensions and ribbon structure
will relax into their operating design posi-
tions and give optimum performance.
To facilitate break-in during the initial
0 hours, it is recommended that you
play material with a wide dynamic range
at louder volumes – such as your favorite
rock and roll album (that is if your family
or neighbors can stand it).
It is important that your amplifier
must supply good clean power,
and not run into distortion. Amplifier
distortion due to clipping, causes
high-frequency output components that
can damage loudspeakers. Even a 100
watt amplifier running into clipping can
damage loudspeakers rated at 400 watts
or more.
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