Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
Connecting
Your
Loudspeakers
It
is critical for proper performance that both speakers (left and right) be connect-
ed in proper phase. Note that one terminal on each speaker (the
+) is colored red and
the other (the -) is colored black. Please make certam that you connect the red
(+)
terminal on each speaker to the red (+) terminal
of
its channel on your amplifier or
receiver, and the black (-) terminal to the black (-) terminal.
It
is essential that both
speakers be connected in the same way to the amplifier (in phase).
If
you experience
a great lack
of
bass, it
is
likely that one speaker is out
of
phase with the other.
Usually if distortion
is
heard when the speakers are being driven at loud
levels, it
is
caused by driving (turning up) the amplifier too loud and not
driving the speakers with more power than they can handle. Remember,
most amplifiers
put
out their full rated power well before the volume con-
trol
is
turned all the way up!
If
your speakers distort when you play them
loud,
tum
down the amplifier
or
get a bigger one.
"Spiking"
Your
Loudspeakers
An optional "spiking" kit has been provided should you desire to "spike" your
loudspeakers. "Spiking" your loudspeakers will provide greater stability when plac-
ing your loudspeakers on carpeting and will also, according to many experts, result
in an overall improvement in sonic performance. Care should be taken when
usin&
spikes as they may cause dama&e to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to
bein&
scratched. Definitive Technology
is
specifically not responsible for damage
which may result from the use
of
spikes.
The spike kit contains 4 spikes. To install,unscrew the plastic guides on the bot-
toms
of
the speakers. Then screw the 4 spikes into the T nuts. Then (preferably with
the help
of
another person) lift the speaker upright and lower it down to its exact
desired position on the floor. You must lower the speaker to the exact position you
want because once the ,spikes are
in
place you cannot move the speakers sideways
on the rug or floor -
thiS
may damage the floor or the speakers. Next, adjust the
spikes so the speaker sits solidly (and does not rock).
Please note that you can adjust the feet or spikes to tilt the speakers back (front
to
back approximately 1/2" to 1" higher than rear) for even better sound.
Speaker
Break-In
Your BP 6Bs should sound good right out
of
the box; however, an extended
break-in period
of
20-40 hours or more
of
fairly loud playing
is
required to reach
~ull
performance capability. Break-in allows the suspensions to work
in
and results
10 fuller
b.ass,
a more open "blossoming" midrange and smoother high frequency'
reproductIOn.