User Manual

9 • ULTIMA 40 ACTIVE NG
Setup
Our website contains comprehensive notes for
correct setup.
Isolation pads
If the speakers are located on a hard surface, stick
the enclosed, self-adhesive isolation pads under the
speakers to suppress undesired noises and move-
ments.
NOTICE
The isolation pads can produce discoloura-
tion on sensitive surfaces.
– On parquet, varnished wood and similar
surfaces, you should stick felt gliders
to the rubber feet of the device or put a
blanket under it. This will prevent discol-
ouration of the floor over the long term.
Protective grids
You can take the protective grids off of the
speakers by carefully reaching behind
the protective grids and slowly pulling
them off to the front.
Especially high frequencies will sound
clearer without the protective grids.
When putting the grids on, please make
sure that the installation pins slide
directly into the corresponding jacks on
the speaker.
NOTICE
Risk of damage!
– Make sure that you do not touch the highly
sensitive diaphragms.
Setup location
• Select a stable, level base.
• Make sure that the environment is clean and free
from dust.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Select a location away from heat sources and direct
sunlight.
• Lay the connector cords so that they do not pose a
tripping hazard.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the cables or the
speakers.
• Do not place open flames such as burning candles
or similar on the speakers.
Setup
The following data concern an “ideal listening room”,
in which the listener sits in a central position at a
sufficient distance in front of the speakers (see the
graphic below) and no objects (tables or the like) are
located in between. Unfortunately, the room, furnish-
ings or other circumstances do not always allow for
optimum arrangement.
The following general rule applies: You can always
experiment on what works best in your listening room
in terms of sound and appearance based on our
recommendations. Let your ears (and eyes) decide!
• The speakers will be set up to the left and right in
front of the listening position.
• They should form, as far as possible, an equilat-
eral triangle with the listener – what is known as
the stereo triangle (distance to listener = distance
between speakers).
• Depending on the speaker and set-up location,
it may make sense to angle them towards the
listening position. You should definitely try this
to determine whether it noticeably improves the
sound.
Stereo
triangle
ULTIMA L
Rear L Rear R
Subwoofer
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