Gato Audio FM-9
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Placing the speakers
Just like with real estate, location is the most important factor when setting up a high-end audio system. Hanging speakers on a wall is
something that we would not recommend, but the FM-9 is specifi cally designed to give the best performance hanging on the wall or at
least being very close to the wall.
• The basic setup should be an even-sided triangle with equal distance
between each speaker as well as the typical listening position.
• The FM-9 speakers are developed to give a wide dissipation and that
makes installation and set up easier than other types of loudspeakers.
We will however recommend to loosely place the FM-9 against the
wall so that height and distance between them can be adjusted before
drilling any holes in the wall.
• Hard surfaces like glass, stone and wooden fl oors create many
refl ections which can make midrange reproduction sound harsh and
with a blurry soundstage. These refl ections can be dampened with
curtains and carpets.
• Many soft surfaces, thick carpets and furniture may on the other
hand provide too much dampening. This may cause the midrange
reproduction to become “thin” and lacking in musical timing and
energy. In such cases, it is advised to remove some of the dampening
items.
In any case, time spent setting up your speakers is by far the most important adjustment parameter for your system. Room acoustics is a
complex fi eld with an almost infi nite number of variables. Please note that while a setup might work well in your listening room, it may not
be the perfect solution in other locations.
For the best results, mount the FM-9 on a solid wall with the tweeter approx. same height as your ears while seated in your typical listening
position. Take extra care to ensure that the speaker is securely mounted and there are no vibration between speakers and the wall, which
otherwise will cause resonances. Make sure that the screws and wall plugs used for hanging the FM-9 is the correct type for the specifi c
type of wall.
Summary of Contents for FM-9
Page 1: ...FM 9 User Manual...
Page 2: ...Gato Audio FM 9 Page 2...
