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NOTE: When using 2 pairs of RX-FX in a 7.1 system, you need to use the Right
speaker for the rear surround left and the Left speaker for the rear surround right.
This is because of the tweeter phasing.
2 Channel Positioning
For use in a 2 channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an
equilateral triangle. The speakers should be positioned approximately 6 - 10 feet (1.8 - 3m)
apart. They ideally need to be between 8 - 18 inches (20 - 45cm) away from the rear and
3 feet (1m) from the side walls.
Experimentation is strongly advised when initially setting up your speakers, as environments
and personal preference differ with each installation. If there is not enough bass, for
example, then try moving your speakers closer to a wall. The opposite, if there is too much
bass. Also see the information on page 12 refering to Port Bungs. If you are loosing stereo
imaging, try ‘toeing’ them in slightly. The sound should appear to originate from the centre
point between the speakers, not the actual speakers themselves.
SETTING UP THE RX-FX
The Silver RX-FX’s are paired, but specifically, right hand and left hand units. Of which both
can be configured to bi-pole (normal operation) or di-pole modes. The factory setting is
bi-pole.
In bi-pole mode, all speaker units (mid/bass unit and tweeters) are in phase. This feature is
designed for when the RX-FX is set up as a rear/surround speaker in a typical 5.1 channel
system, or alternatively in a 7.1 channel system without a second pair of RX-FX’s for rear/
surround duties.
In di-pole mode, the front firing tweeters are out of phase with the other tweeter and mid/
bass unit. It is best to implement this configuration when using the two pairs RX-FX as part
of a 7.1 channel system, with the RX-FX’s taking up positions on the side and rear walls.
Please note that the RX-FX’s are left and right handed. This is not an issue when used in bi-
pole mode. It is essential that they are positioned correctly if used in a 7.1 channel system.
Please refer to the positioning section on page 8.
NOTE: Before changing your RX-FX’s from bi-pole mode to di-pole mode, please
ensure that the speaker wires are disconnected from your loudspeakers. This
helps to protect your amplifier.
SPECIFICATIONS