Owner's Manual

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Invisa 600 Manual

Invisa 600 Owner’s Manual

Speaker Placement

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speakers are designed to allow flexible placement while providing a very large window of sound

throughout your listening room. Please remember that although the following recommendations are usually valid,

all rooms and listening sets-ups are somewhat unique, so do not be afraid to experiment with the speakers.

Remember, whatever sounds best to you is correct.

Room Acoustics

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speakers are designed to provide exceptional sound in a wide variety of domestic settings. It

is important to note however that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings all play a part in the

quality of sound you will ultimately achieve from your new speakers. The listening room will impose its own

character on the performance capabilities of the speaker system. Regarding the room, please note that:

• Mid and high frequencies are affected by the amount of soft furnishings in your room — curtains, carpets,

sofas, wall coverings, etc. An excess of such items can result in a somewhat dull sound. The same room

without any soft furnishings can produce an overall bright sound. The typical quantity of soft furnishings

found in most living environments provides the right acoustic characteristics to allow the speakers to

sound balanced;

• Concrete floors and walls tend to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems and are

less preferred;

• Rooms where height, width and length are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant

low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. In such rooms avoid corner

placement to minimize acoustic problems.

The extra care you take in correctly positioning the speakers will result in greater listening enjoyment. So, keep

the following guidelines in mind when deciding on the best speaker placement.

To ensure the best performance possible, observe the following placement guidelines:

LOCATION: When preparing to install your speakers pick a location that has the required clearance between

wall studs or ceiling joists. Make sure to check for wiring, conduit, water pipes, HVAC ducts and other obstructions

before cutting the installation hole.

ACCURATE TIMBRE: For the most accurate and natural timbre, in-wall speakers’ high-frequency drivers should be

at approximately ear level. Select locations that allow the sound to reach the listening area unobstructed

by furnishings.

BALANCED BASS: Placing speakers in corners will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall clarity. If possible,

position speakers away from side walls. This will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity.