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image. The usual reason that you will want to do this is that you
have a “W” soundstage. The sound images are most dense (or
focussed) in the middle, and then dense around where the
speakers are, but less dense between the center and the speaker.
When properly set up very little sound should appear to come
directly from the speaker, instead, the sound stage should extend
far beyond the left and right edge of the loudspeakers and they
should have tremendous front to back depth. When the recording is
close miked (when the instrument or performer is very close to the
recording microphone) the music may appear to come directly
from the loudspeaker or projected forward of the loudspeakers.
This is normal. Typically, however, the sound should appear to be
detached from the loudspeakers.
A simple rule of thumb to follow is that focus will be achieved by
placing the speakers closer together or farther apart, and front to
back depth can be adjusted by the distance from the front wall and
treatment (or lack of) of the front wall. Further, as the system
“breaks in”, the depth and width of the soundstage will increase,
and so will the “smoothness” of the sound.
Ultimately, it is all about balance. You have a number of controls
at hand with which to adjust the bass response, the low-pass filter
frequency and woofer volume. You can also move the speakers
closer together (for better coupling) or further apart.
The Refinement stage
After following the rough setup guide above, live with the results for
a while before attempting to refine further – give the speakers a
chance to run in. Then, follow the Genesis Loudspeaker Set-Up
process to dial the speakers in.
Make One Change At A Time
One rule of thumb you should always keep in mind. Make one
change at a time! Do not, for instance, change position of the
speakers and make an adjustment to the bass amplifier all at once.
Make each of these changes separately and note the difference -
by listening - with each adjustment, then make the next change.
Each adjustment, in positioning, and in control adjustment will
result in a subtle sonic change. Even when you are moving the
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