Running-In Period; Choosing An Amplifier - Focal 300 SERIE Gebrauchsanleitung

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Running-in Period

The speaker drivers used in the Integration 300 Series loudspeakers are complex mechanical assemblies
which need a break-in period to operate at their best and to become acclimatised to the temperature and
humidity of your environment. This break-in period varies depending on the conditions in question and
may take several weeks. To reduce this time, we recommend operating your loudspeakers for about 20
consecutive hours. Once the loudspeakers' characteristics have totally stabilised you will be able to enjoy
your Integration 300 Series loudspeakers' performance to the full.
Pre-installation wiring
You can only install your speakers once you have wired them up. Make sure you leave enough cable length
to be able to connect your product with ease (approximately 50cm). We recommend using a cable with a
marker to ensure the polarity of the speaker drivers is respected (+/-). Choose good quality cables with a
cross-section appropriate for their length: your dealer will be able to advise you.

Choosing an amplifier

It is not an excess of amplifier power that can damage your loudspeakers and drivers, but rather a lack of
power. In fact, if the volume is too high, the amplifier saturates and generates parasite signals that may
destroy the tweeter. The dynamic capacity and definition of Integration 300 Series loudspeakers are high
enough to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of whatever amplifier is connected to them. Your dealer
will be able to guide your choice to suit your tastes and budget.
Installation
Loudspeaker positioning
The loudspeakers in the 300 Series range have been developed to deliver the most faithful sound
reproduction, whether they are used for stereo music or home cinema. Nonetheless, a few simple rules
should be followed to optimise their performance and to guarantee good tonal balance and a realistic
sound image.
Use in multiple loudspeaker systems (ceiling)
For use in multiple loudspeaker systems (each loudspeaker working independently of the others), the
loudspeakers can be installed according to your requirements and the room's architectural constraints.
However, take care not to install the loudspeakers too close to a wall or a corner, to avoid excessive low-
frequency levels.
Use in stereo systems (ceiling or wall)
The loudspeakers should be positioned symmetrically, facing the listening area, ideally forming an isosceles
triangle with it. The space between the two loudspeakers will be between 2.5m and 4m for a listening area
between 3m and 6m (fig. 1). However, it is possible to vary these distances to find an ideal compromise
depending on the specific room layout. The loudspeakers should be positioned at the same height and in
the same horizontal plane (fig. 2).
For in-ceiling use, right and left front loudspeakers should be placed in the same horizontal line, between
0.3 and 0.6m from the wall. The space between the right and left loudspeakers should be between 2.5m
and 4m (fig. 3).