Owner`s manual

You may want to try experimenting with various crossover frequencies (within the range of

80 Hz to 50 Hz) to get the best sonics and dynamics in your room. We recommend

keeping the system crossover below 100 Hz, unless you are using an AGA CLS-10 or CLS-12

subwoofer. Both of these sub models utilize our proprietary BLAST system and have been

specifically developed to reproduce accurate bass frequencies as high as 200 Hz. The

implementation of higher crossover frequencies is usually associated with muddy sound and

a lack of system integration, which leads to severely limited subwoofer placement options.

Note: The right balance of bass for music generally isn't satisfying for movie special

effects. So you may want to set one bass level on the sub or in the

receiver/processor

for movies and a setting with a little less bass for music (try reducing the sub output

by 1 to 2 dB for music, to start).

Note: Always follow the instruction manual for your surround sound receiver or

processor when adjusting speaker settings.

Advanced Connection: If you are an experienced listener, you should try connecting the

Front Left and Right speakers with the polarity reversed. [i.e., positive (+) (red) on Amp to

negative (-) (black) on Speaker, and negative (-) (black) on Amp to positive (+) (red) on

Speaker]. Listen closely to the differences from the standard polarity hook-up, as this

reverse polarity variable in the system can yield significant performance gains with a

reversed polarity setup. Once you have determined which connection option sounds best,

continue connecting all of the other system speakers with the same polarity.

Note: If you do decide to use a "reversed" polarity scheme, be certain that the

subwoofer phase is set to 180 degrees instead of 0 degrees.

Speaker Settings in a Surround Sound

Receiver or Processor

If you are using a contemporary surround sound receiver or processor, you’ll need to set

the speaker parameters properly to maximize your system's performance. After your

speakers are properly connected, turn on the receiver or processor, enter the setup menu,

and navigate to the speaker settings menu. Adjust the speaker settings as follows:

Surround Sound Receiver or Processor Speaker Settings

Speaker Size: Assuming you’re using a subwoofer, set the Classico CL-3s to Small.

If Small isn't a choice, check the electronics owners manual and find the setting that

removes the deep bass from the speakers. The Small setting also guarantees the least

amount of risk to the loudspeakers of being overdriven and/or damaged. This is the

setting that you'll want if maximum output capability and bass control is a priority.

Even though the Classico CL-3 is capable of good bass performance, the quantity and

dynamics of many bass special effects in soundtracks can be extremely demanding.

Additionally, in many rooms the ideal location for the front left and right speakers is not

ideal for (sub)woofer placement. Therefore, an external subwoofer may be best for

surround sound systems even if the left and right speakers can deliver relatively deep bass

like the Classico CL-3.

Crossover Frequency: If the electronics allow you to choose the crossover frequency for

the speakers, start between 60 and 80 Hz for your Classico CL-3s. Listen to well-recorded

information with good bass content and evaluate the deep bass, mid-bass, and the

transition between the CL-3s and the subwoofer with different crossover frequency settings.