Fine Tuning - Energy Connoisseur CB-5 Benutzerhandbuch

4) Hold the speaker vertically and insert the screw head into the large hole. Let
the speaker slide down into place.
SWITCH – CR-10
BI-POLE/DI-POLE
The Switch allows you to customize the type of sound field the
Bi-pole/Di-pole
speaker will produce. Note: Regardless of the switches' position, the two
tweeters will continue functioning.
1) In the "Bi-pole" position the two tweeters are engaged and are operating
in phase with each other. The resulting sound field is expansive, and with
correct placement, the sound will reflect off of room boundaries to create a
large sounding surround field.
2) In the "Di-pole" position the tweeters are active, but are wired out of
phase from each other. The resulting sound field is even more expansive,
and can create an even larger effect than the bi-pole mode.
BI-POLE/DI-POLE SWITCH (CR-10)
Speaker distance from listening position
< 3 ft. (0.91 m)
> 3 ft. (0.91 m)
Note: Always experiment with the controls, and adjust them to your liking.
The chart will give you a good starting point, but each room is different, and
depending on the CR-10's location, furniture placement and materials in the
room, adjustments may be necessary.
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FINE TUNING

Before beginning any fine tuning, please ensure all connections are properly
made and your speakers have had the chance to break-in for a minimum of
100 hours. This will ensure the proper results are achieved.
Your listening room is the final component of your audio system and will be
the difference between mediocre sound and high quality sound. Reflections,
which are a part of every recording and music playback, will have a major
effect on your system's performance. If your room is too "live", meaning there
are many bare surfaces like glass windows, hard floors and thin furnishings,
you might find the sound overly bright. If your room is "dead", meaning there
is thick pile carpeting, heavy furniture and a lot of wall coverings, you might
find the sound lacks dynamic energy. To remedy these issues, small changes to
your room should be considered as they generally lead to large improvements
in sound quality. Most listening rooms must balance aesthetics and sound, but
patience and small adjustments in positioning and settings can pay huge
acoustic dividends.
The lower bass frequencies are typically the most influenced by your listening
Switch Position
room. If you find the bass in your room to be uneven or exaggerated in certain
Bi-Pole
frequencies, experimenting with placement of the front speakers or their
orientation towards the listening position can alleviate some of these issues.
Di-Pole
The proximity of the speakers to room boundaries, like walls, will also affect
the bass frequencies. If you find your system lacks bass, first check your
connections to make sure your system is in phase, then experiment with
placement. The further from the wall, the less overall bass output your system
will have, but the bass will generally be better defined. If you position your
speakers too close to a room boundary, the bass will typically be exaggerated
and ill-defined. Adjusting your speakers to your room will generate the best
results.
If you are experiencing issues with imaging, first ensure your speakers are in
phase with each other. If this is the case and imaging is still an issue, moving
the speakers closer together or toeing them in slightly (angling them towards
the listening position) can aid in this respect.
When installing a surround sound system, all the above holds true. Calibration
of your speaker distances, adjusting delays and balancing your levels with an
SPL meter are necessary to extract the most out of your system.
CARE OF FINISH
The Connoisseur Series cabinets should be gently cleaned with only a damp
cloth and warm water from time to time, in order to remove any dust or
fingerprints. Do not use an abrasive cleaner, or any type of ammonia based
cleaners, or window type cleaners. To remove the dust from the grille cloth, use
the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge
or dust free cloth. Do not touch the speaker cones directly or enter them in
contact with water or cleaning materials, as this can cause irreparable damage.
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