User guide

The close-field monitor, by definition, reduces room interaction. This can be compared to the

conventional stereo configuration or the large monitor arrangement in a recording studio where

sounds emanating from the monitor or reflecting off ceilings, walls, and floors, all greatly affect the

sound quality.

By shortening the path to the ear, the close-field monitor offers a tremendous amount of flexibility,

allowing the sound to become less susceptible to differing room conditions. The ability to adjust the

high frequency characteristics is equally important to help compensate for room irregularities and

achieve the best performance.

Placing the monitor close to a rear wall, sidewall, or a corner will reinforce low frequencies.

Generally speaking, if you move them two to three feet away from walls and corners, you'll hear

less low frequency interaction.

POSITIONING

Typically, they should be placed so that the listening position is fully “covered” with all monitors

resting on the same horizontal plane. For testing, we recommend acoustical music, because it

represents a wide, natural spectrum of sound.

Initial placement starts by measuring out a simple equilateral triangle (all three sides equal in

length) with the apex, at the center of the listening position (as shown below.) In this configuration,

the Left and Right monitors are each placed at a 60°angle, equidistant from the listening position.

INSTALLING AND POSITIONING

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