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An optional “spiking” kit has been provided should you desire to “spike”
your loudspeakers. “Spiking” your loudspeakers will provide greater stability
when placing your loudspeakers on carpeting and will also, according
to many experts, result in an overall improvement in sonic performance.
Care should be taken when using spikes as they may cause damage to wooden
or other floors which are susceptible to being scratched. Definitive Technology
is specifi
cally not responsible for damage which may result from the use
of spikes.
The spike kit contains four spikes. To install, unscrew the plastic guides on
the stabilizer brackets. Then screw the four spikes into the brass inserts on the
stabilizer brackets. Then, with the help of another person, lift the speaker upright
and lower it to its exact desired position on the floor. You must lower the speaker
to the exact position you want because once the spikes are in place you cannot
move the speakers sideways on the rug or floor – this may damage the floor or
the speakers. Next, adjust the spikes so the speaker sits solidly on all four spikes
(and does not rock).
for with the speakers’ low frequency controls). Sometimes placement further
from the rear wall will increase spaciousness and the sense of depth.
The speakers should usually be placed a minimum of 5 to 7 feet apart and kept
away from the side walls and corners if possible. A good rule of thumb is to place
the speakers separated by one half the length of the wall they are positioned along,
and each speaker one quarter the length of the back wall away from the side wall.
Speakers may be angled in toward the listening position or left parallel with
each other. Angling the speakers in (pointed directly at the listener) will result in a
somewhat brighter, clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central
image (generally, we recommend this), while leaving the speakers parallel with
each other will result in a less bright, more diffuse sound. Try to leave the space on
the sides of the speakers as open and unobstructed as possible so that there will be
no interference with the rear radiated sound.
The BP7000
SC/BP7001SCs are mirror imaged (packing cartons are labeled
speaker 1 and speaker 2) with a flat-coned radiator on the bottom of each side and
one active driver around waist-high (which you can feel through the grille cloth).
The side-mounted subwoofers are located so they may be set up with both waist
high active woofers facing in (toward each other) or both active woofers facing
out (away from each other). (Feel the side of the speakers about waist high to
determine which side the woofer is on.) Facing the active woofers in or out will
vary the sound somewhat and which way is best will vary with your room.
Usually, we start with the active woofers facing in as this is often the way it
sounds best. Again, experiment to determine the best location for the speakers.
Often, adjusting the spikes or feet of the BP7001
SC so that the front of the speaker
is approximately
1
/2" to
3
/4" higher than the rear will provide better sound.
“Spiking” Your Loudspeakers
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