User Manual

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Preparing the room
X
Arrange all acoustically relevant surfaces and objects symmetrically on either side of the
listening axis of the room (left/right).
X
Minimize the sound that is refl ected back to the listening position by using angled surfaces
and/or acoustical treatment.
This product has been optimized for use in recording studios. In order to not a ect the
quality of reproduction, make sure that the product is used in an EMC environment.
Positioning the loudspeakers
X
Carry out the following steps very accurately, since the more accurate the physical arrange-
ment of the loudspeakers in the room, the more accurate the reproduction will be at the
listening position.
X
Observe the recommended distances between the loudspeakers and your listening position
(imperial dimensions are approximate):
• Minimum: 0.75 m (2' 6")
• Recommended: 1.0–2.5 m (3'–8')
• Maximum: 6.0 m (18')
X
Avoid positioning the loudspeaker at a distance “d
wall
” of 0.8 to 2 m (2' 6" to 6') from the
wall behind the loudspeaker.
When positioning bass managed loudspeakers:
X
Avoid a distance “d
wall
” of 0.8 to 1 m (2' 6" to 3') from a solid wall behind the loudspeaker.
Similarly, avoid these distances from solid side walls or a solid ceiling. Respecting these
positioning limitations reduces the chances of dips and peaks in the low frequency res-
ponse (comb fi ltering) caused by strong refl ections.
The KH 310 comes in two variants named “left” and “right”.
X
Position the two variants at the same height and so that the bass drivers are on the inside.
If you are building a multichannel system:
X
Use either a “left” or “right” variant for the center loudspeaker. Line up the acoustical axis
along the center line of the loudspeaker array (see below).
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Front Left Front Center Front Right
Distances
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