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For the best results, place the speakers 6 – 10 feet (1.8m – 3m) apart. Angling the speakers toward the listening position can improve the stereo imaging. The speakers will produce the most accurate stereo soundstage when the angle between the listener and the speakers is between 40 and 60 degrees. >20 in 6 –...
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Four metal spikes are supplied for use when you place the speaker on a carpeted surface. Using the spikes decouples the speaker from the floor and prevents unwanted acoustic damping. To insert the spikes: 1. Gently lay the speaker on its side (not its front or back) on a soft, nonabrasive surface. 2.
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When you use Studio 530 speakers as surround-channel speakers in a 5.1-channel system, place them slightly behind the listening position, facing each other. Ideally, they should be 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor. An alternate location would be on a wall behind the listening position, facing forward. The surround speakers should not call attention to themselves while they’re playing.
When you use Studio 530 speakers as surround-channel speakers in a 7.1-channel system, place the surround side speakers directly to the sides of the listening position, at least 3 – 4 feet (0.9m – 1.2m) above the floor. Place the surround back speakers on the wall behind the listening position, also at least 3 –...
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To remove the Studio 520C grilles, use the provided grille removal tool to pull the grilles away from the enclosure as shown, then remove them the rest of the way by hand. Use Tool to Pull Grilles Away from Cabinet If you remove the speakers’...
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The Studio 5 series speakers’ gold-plated speaker connectors can accept a variety of wire connector types: bare wire, pin connectors, spade connectors and banana connectors.
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To connect the speakers using a single wire, connect the amplifier to each speaker as shown in the illustration below. You can use either set of connectors on the connector panel. Speaker Connector Panel Receiver or Amplifier Use Either Set (One Channel Shown) of Connectors Do Not Remove...
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All Studio 5 series speaker connector panels have two sets of input connectors that are joined by metal jumper bars. The upper set of connectors is for the compression-driver/horn assembly, and the lower set of connectors is for the woofer(s). This arrangement allows you to bi-wire the speakers using a single stereo amplifier or using two stereo amplifiers.
The Studio 590 has two port tubes and includes two port tube inserts. • Wipe the cabinet with a clean, dry cloth to remove dust. Damp cloth may dull the cabinet’s finish. Do not use volatile liquids such as benzene, paint thinner or alcohol on the cabinet.
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