Specifications

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations with your new DALI MENTOR loudspeaker. It is important to us that your new DALI
loudspeakers are set up and connected optimally. For this reason, we recommend that you read
this manual and follow its instructions. This manual contains instructions for setup and connection,
as well as tips and advice on how to get the most out of your new loudspeakers. DALI is acclaimed
around the world for unique loudspeakers built to our uncompromising standards for design and
performance. The goal for every single DALI loudspeaker is always our foremost commitment: To
create a listening experience in your home that will make you forget time and place.
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2.0 UNPACKING
Be careful not to damage the contents when you unpack the parts. Depending on which DALI
MENTOR model you have bought, different accessories come with the loudspeaker. Check that all
parts are contained in the cardboard box (see Table 1). Keep the packaging materials should your
speaker need to be relocated or serviced.
3.0 POSITIONING
To achieve the best results, the loudspeaker setup should be symmetrical round your favorite
listening position (except for MENTOR SUB), (see Figure 1A – 1C). We recommend that you
experiment with the position of your loudspeakers – the sound quality will change depending on
the loudspeaker position. For MENTOR MENUET, 1, 2, LCR, VOKAL, the speakers should ideally be
positioned, so that the height of the tweeter is approximately at ear height when seated in your
favorite listening position. MENTOR 5, 6 and 8 and SUB are designed as floor standing speakers.
They should be positioned minimum 10 – 20 cm (4 – 8”) from the rear wall.
Ideally MENTOR MENUET, 1, 2, LCR, VOKAL, are designed to be positioned flat up against the
wall. MENTOR 2 is designed for both stand mounting and on-wall positioning flat up against the
wall. Objects positioned between the speaker and listening position might negatively affect sound
quality. The speakers are designed to meet our wide dispersion principle, so they should not be
angled towards the listening position, but be positioned parallel with the rear wall (see Figure
2). By parallel positioning, the distortion in the main listening area will be lowered and the room
integration will be better. The wide dispersion principle will also ensure that sound is spread
evenly within a large area in the listening room.