SPEAKER BREAK-IN
In the same way that a new car requires a break-in period before it can be safely
operated at high engine RPMs, speakers require a break-in period before they can be
safely operated at maximum volume levels. Proper break-in ensures that the moving
parts of the speaker (the cone and cone suspension) are allowed to flex and soften,
losing their initial stiffness and allowing the speaker to move through its full intended
range. After the break-in period, the speakers will produce richer and fatter sounding
lows, warmer and smoother sounding mids, and cleaner and more accurate highs,
without any hint of distortion.
The best way to break-in speakers is simply to play normal music or watch movies at
moderate volume levels. The amount of time required for speaker break-in varies based
on the operating environment, but is typically in the area of 50~80 hours. It will take a bit
longer in a cold or dry environment and a little less time in a warm or humid
environment.
Note that the break-in period does not have to be continuous.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Before making any connections, you should examine your listening room and decide
where you will place the speakers. Some basic "rules of thumb" for the proper
placement of a 2-channel speaker system are:
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The left and right speakers should be the same distance from their respective
side walls.
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The left and right speakers should be the same distance from the center of your
video screen.
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The distance between the left and right speakers should be about 2/3 the
distance from the speakers to your listening area. For example, if you sit about
12 feet from the wall on which the speakers are mounted, the left and right
speakers should be about 8 feet apart.
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The minimum distance between the left and right speakers is about 6 feet.
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In order to reduce reflections from the side walls and to ensure you are in the
center of the sound cone emitted from the speakers, they should be angled about
30° to point to the center of your listening location.
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