Owner's Manual

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The amplifier is connected to the Statement 40XW through the
binding posts located on the top or bottom of the in wall back
box.
4 brass screws on the front of the speaker baffle are used to
establish the connection with the amplifier.
See pg. 11 for additional details on making this connection.
ConneCtion
• Use an amp that approximately matches the speaker’s
specified power handling.
• To avoid damage, turn down the volume of the
speaker is distorting, sounds harsh, or the bass begins
to break up.
• Tone controls and equalizers may increase the
likelihood of distortion, especially at high volumes. Use
these setting sparingly.
When you first begin to play your speakers, they may sound
a bit bass shy, due to the high quality, long-life components
used in the drivers. Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at
90 dB (moderate listening levels) before any critical listening.
Break-in
ProteCt Your investment
Achieving Superior Imaging
For best performance and imaging, place the speakers
equidistant to the primary listening position. It is
recommended that the primary listening position be 1x -2x
the distance between the speakers for optimal imaging. For
example, if your speakers are 10 feet apart, then the optimal
listening distance is between 10 and 20 feet away. Guidance
for speaker height can be found on page 6 in the “Pre-
Installation Checklist” section.
Balancing Hard vs. Soft Surfaces Improves High- and
Mid-Frequency Performance
Rooms that are “overdamped” with carpeting, drapes, and
other sound absorbers can cause your system to be dull
and lifeless. On the other hand, rooms can have so many
hard surfaces that the system sounds like a gymnasium.
Experiment by adding or removing soft surfaces until you find
a mix that is right for you.
sPeaker PlaCement
Fig. 1
WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before
making or breaking any signal connections!