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Connecting the SpeakersSpeaker Placement
Y Before connecting the speakers, disconnect your The sound quality of the speakers is directly affected by
ampliŢerOs power cord from the wall outlet and set its the size and shape of the room theyOre used in and its
volume control to minimum.furnishings. When considering where to place your
Y The speakerOs rated impedance is 4&. Make sure you con-speakers, read the following:
nect an ampliŢer that is compatible with a 4& impedance.Y Where possible, mount the speakers on speaker
Y Use the supplied speaker cables to connect the speak-stands, concrete blocks, bricks, or a sturdy bookshelf.
ers to your ampliŢer as shown.Putting them directly on the �oor will emphasize bass
sounds, creating a boomy sound.
Y If a speaker is placed on an uneven surface where it
can wobble or vibrate, bass performance will be
adversely affected. You can eliminate speaker wobble
by putting a shim made out of cork or metal, such as a
coin, underneath the speaker or stand, as shown.
1.Peel the2.Loosen the3.Fasten the
insulation offterminal screwterminal
the ends ofand insert thescrew.
the speakerspeaker cable
cable andinto the hole
twist the(until the core
core wires.wires are
inserted fully).
Right speakerLeft speakerShim
Y If you mount the speakers on a �at surface, such as a Positive (+) side is
indicated by a
bookshelf, you can improve the sound quality by red line
inserting cork spacers or coins in between the speaker
and the shelf. Raising them off the surface like this
will reduce the contact area and improve the sound.
D-N10BX Y If you like lots of bass, mount the speakers on low Speaker cableshown
speaker stands and place them in front of a solid wall.
YWalls and furnishings affect sound quality. To achieve
a good stereo sound, put the left and right speakers in
similar locations at the same distance away from your
listening position and at the same height. If you put
them in totally different locations, for example, one
on the �oor and the other on a bookshelf, the stereo
imaging will be adversely affected.
YTo determine the best positions for your speakers,
imagine an equilateral triangle and put the left and
The type of speaker terminals used on the receiver and right speakers at the ends of the base. The ideal listen-
their position depends on the model. Refer to the ing position is at or slightly behind the triangleOs
receiverOs instruction manual for details on connecting apex. Angle the speakers toward your listening posi-
speakers to the receiver.tion.
Y Glass doors and smooth walls behind the listening
Before Turning on Your Receiver:position can re�ect the sound from the speakers and
can make sounds at certain frequencies louder. You
Y Make sure the speakerOs positive (+) terminals are can prevent this by hanging sound-absorbing mate-
connected to the ampliŢerOs positive (+) terminals,
and the speakerOs negative (�) terminals are con-rial, such as thick curtain, on the door or wall.
nected to the ampliŢerOs negative (�) terminals. If you
get the polarity reversed, the sound will be unnatural, D-N10BX
with a limited bass range and poor stereo image.Y Please note that the speakersO surface features a spe-
Y Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (�) wires cial Ţnish. An object placed on the speakers for a
are not touching each other. If they are, a short circuit long period of time may leave a trace or mark. Adhe-
may occur, damaging your ampliŢer.sive tape may also leave a mark.
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