GoldenEar Invisa HTR 7000 - Manual (Page 4)

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Invisa® HTR 7000 Owner’s Manual
Speaker Placement
GoldenEar Technology Invisa ® HTR 7000 speakers are designed to allow fl exible placement while providing
a very large window of sound throughout your listening room. Please remember that although the following
recommendations are usually valid, all rooms and listening sets-ups are somewhat unique, so do not be afraid
to experiment with the speakers. Remember, whatever sounds best to you is correct.
Room Acoustics
GoldenEar Technology Invisa ® HTR 7000 speakers are designed to provide exceptional sound in a wide variety
of domestic settings. It is important to note however that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings
all play a part in the quality of sound you will ultimately achieve from your new speakers. The listening room will
impose its own character on the performance capabilities of the speaker system. Regarding the room, please
note that:
• Mid and high frequencies are affected by the amount of soft furnishings in your room — curtains, carpets,
sofas, wall coverings, etc. An excess of such items can result in a somewhat dull sound. The same room
without any soft furnishings can produce an overall bright sound. The typical quantity of soft furnishings
found in most living environments provides the right acoustic characteristics to allow the speakers to
sound balanced;
• Concrete fl oors and walls tend to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems and are
less preferred;
• Rooms where height, width and length are similar can exhibit signifi cant low-frequency standing
wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. In such rooms avoid corner placement to minimize
acoustic problems.
The extra care you take in correctly positioning the speakers will result in greater listening enjoyment. So, keep the
following guidelines in mind when deciding on the best speaker placement.
To ensure the best performance possible, observe the following placement guidelines:
LOCATION: When preparing to install your speakers pick a location that has the required clearance between
ceiling joists. Make sure to check for wiring, conduit, water pipes, HVAC ducts and other obstructions before
cutting the installation hole. The Invisa
® HTR 7000 speakers are designed to project a sonic image in front of
the listener, even though the speakers are positioned in the ceiling. This is achieved through our FocusField ™
technology, which is optimized when the speakers are installed to achieve the correct height/distance geometry.
The speaker is designed for optimum performance for a ceiling height range of 7'–10' (2m – 3m), with a seating
distance range of 8'–20' (2.5m – 6m) from the seating location, although distances outside this range can still give
good results. The taller the ceiling, the further the ideal distance, and vice versa.
ACCURATE TIMBRE: For the most accurate and natural timbre, make sure the speakers are located within the
correct height/distance range (as outlined above), and rotated so the driver array is pointed at the center
listening position.
BALANCED BASS: Placing speakers too close to side/back walls will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall
clarity. If possible, position speakers at least 12" away from the side and back wall. This will ensure better balanced
performance and optimal midrange clarity.
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