User manual ATLANTIC TECHNOLOGY INCABINET DAMPING KIT INSTALL GUIDE

[. . . ] By aiming the front mounted driver directly at the prime listening position, you can create a more localizable surround field. Aiming them away produces a more diffuse surround field. Simply choose the appropriate threaded insert to attach the keyhole adapter. Connecting Your System We recommend that you connect your T90 system with high quality dual conductor stranded wire of 18 gauge or larger, for runs up to 15 feet. (Note: The lower the gauge number, the larger the wire). [. . . ] If the sound seems hollow, unusually spread out, or has weak bass, recheck your connections for proper polarity and reverse any out of phase connections, if necessary. Usually one speaker wired out of phase is the culprit. Placement and Operation Speaker/room interactions have a huge impact on the sound of the system. Moving the speakers just a little bit can make a dramatic difference in what you hear. The compact design of T90 provides maximum placement flexibility, while creating a large, seamless, acoustically accurate soundfield for your system. The best placement of the speakers will vary from room to room. Use the following placement guidelines and Figure 3 as a starting point. In fact, it may be beneficial to hook up the speakers with some extra wire and to simply drape the wire across the floor before installing the speakers permanently. This will allow you the opportunity to move the speakers around easily so you can find the best sonic and visual locations. Home Theater Placement Our philosophy is simple. We believe the primary goal of a surround sound system isn't to make you think you're in a movie theater. It's to make you believe you're in the movie or at the concert. So for 3 Models T90 LR, T90 C, and T90 SR Figure 2: Typical wiring diagram for speakers in a home theater. To optional second subwoofer surround sound, optimum placement of your T90 LR speakers is 2 to 3 feet to either side of the TV screen and 1 to 2 feet out from the wall, at ear height when you're seated. By aiming it at your ears you create a more localizable surround field. Aiming it away from your ears helps create a more diffuse, non-localizable surround field. We prefer the diffuse surround method (see the paragraph above if you wonder why), but you can try it both ways and decide for yourself. 5 Models T90 LR, T90 C, and T90 SR Music Placement If you wish to seriously listen to music, these general placement guidelines should help: q The distance between your front LR speakers should be approximately one-half their distance from your favorite listening position. If you point the front of the speakers directly towards the prime listening position, you will achieve the most precise imaging. You will also receive the maximum amount of direct radiated high frequency energy. If you have a "bright" or "hard" sounding room environment, aiming the speakers straight out into the room (or just aiming them partially towards you) may make for a more natural and pleasing sonic balance. The distance from each speaker to the three closest room surfaces should be different. In most rooms, you shouldn't place your speakers in the corners. q q q The goal is to reproduce accurate musical timbre and natural sound. Additionally, a well set-up stereo pair of speakers will create excellent imaging and a cohesive representation of the soundstage. Placement in the room and your listening position have an enormous impact on the ultimate sound you will achieve from your system. The most important thing is to be creative! [. . . ] Never simply drive a nail or screw into sheet rock or other wall materials. Always follow these guidelines for safe speaker mounting. IMPORTANT NOTE: Small self-adhesive rubber pads are supplied with your speakers. They should used as "feet" when the speakers sit on a shelf, or on stands. [. . . ]