In
most rooms the speakers should
be
placed 5
to
36
inches
from
the
rear
wall
in
order
to
allow
the
rear radiated sound
to
freely reflect off the back
wall.
Please
note that they can
go
closer
to,
or further
from,
the
wall
ifdesired. Placement
closer
to
the rear wall will increase
the
bass
output while placement further
from
the rear
wall
will
decrease the bass output (which, of course, can
be
compensated
for
with the speakers'
low
frequency controls). Sometimes placement further
from
the
rear
wall
will
increase spaciousness
and
the
sense ofdepth.
The
speakers should usually
be
placed a minimum of5
to
7 feet apart
and
kept
away
from
the side walls
and
comers if possible. A good rule of thumb
is
to
place
the speakers separated
by
one half the length of the wall they
are
positioned along,
and each speaker one quarter the length of
the
back wall away from
the
side
wall.
Speakers
may
be
angled
in
toward
the
listening position or left parallel with
each
other.
Angling the speakers
in
(pointed directly
at
the listener)
will
result in a
somewhat brighter, clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central
image (generally,
we
recommend this), while leaving the speakers parallel with
each other
will
result
in
a
less
bright,
more
diffuse sound.
Try
to
leave
the
space
on
the sides of
the
speakers
as
open
and
unobstructed
as
possible
so
that there
will
be
no
interference with the rear radiated
sound.
The BP7002/BP7004/BP7006s
are
mirror imaged (packing cartons
are
labeled
speaker I
and
speaker
2)
with a flat-coned radiator
on
the
bottom of each
side
and
one active driver above one of
the
radiators (which
you
can
feel
through
the
grille
cloth). The side-mounted subwoofers
are
located
so
they
may
be
set
up
with
both
higher mounted active woofers facing
in
(toward each other) or both active
woofers facing
out
(away
from
each other). (Feel
the
side of
the
speakers
to
determine which side the higher mounted active woofer
is
on.) Facing
the
active
woofers
in
or out will vary
the
sound somewhat
and
which
way
is
best
will
vary
with your
room.
Usually,
we
start
with
the
active woofers facing
in
as
this
is
often
the
way
it
sounds best. Again, experiment
to
determine the best location
for
the
speakers. Often, adjusting the spikes or
feet
so
that
the
front
of
the speaker
is
approximately
1/2"
to
3/4" higher than
the
rear
will
provide better sound.
"Spiking" Your Loudspeakers
An optional "spiking" kit has been provided should you desire
to
"spike"
your loudspeakers. "Spiking" your loudspeakers will provide greater stability
when placing your loudspeakers on carpeting and will also, according
to
many
experts, result
in
an overall improvement
in
sonic performance. Care should
be
taken when using spikes
as
they may cause damage
to
wooden or other floors
which are susceptible to being scratched. Definitive Technology
is
specifically
not responsible for damage which may result from the use of spikes.
The spike kit contains four spikes.
To
install, unscrew the plastic guides on
the stabilizer brackets and the bottom
of
the speaker. Then screw the four spikes
into the brass inserts on the stabilizer brackets and the bottom
of
the speakers.
Then, with the help
of
another person, lift the speaker upright and lower it
to
its
exact desired position on the
floor.
You
must lower the speaker
to
the exact
position you want because once the spikes are
in
place you cannot move the
speakers sideways on the rug or floor - this may damage the floor or the
speakers. Next, adjust the spikes
so
the speaker sits solidly on all four spikes
II
(and does not rock).
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