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I SpikeKitinstallation
A SpikeKit is included with
the [,'lodeJ VT-3
to
provide
optimum
stability and to fifmly
couple the speakefs
to the floof for
improved
bass
perflrmance
(as
ifthe'130+lbs
ofwood, speakers
and e,ectronics wasn't
enoughl). Each
VT-3loudspeaker
is
shipped with its own
SpikeKit. Cautioni
the VT,3 is
unstabte without the
SpikeKit
(or
at
teast
the
stabilizer bars) installed.
!
To
begin assembly, unpack ihe
SpikeKit and inspect
all tfle
parts.
The
SpikeKit includes:
(2)
aluminum
stabilizer ba|s,
(4)
aluminlm
cones,
(4)
stainless
steel allen studs,
(1)
allen
head wrench,
(8)
Phillips
head machine screws
and
(4)
rubbei
teet. lmportanti
We recommend installing
only the
stabilizer bars until final
placement
of the
speakeF is
delermined. This
makes the speakers
much easier to move,
Carefully tum the speakers
upside down, and
attach the
stabilizer bars wilh
the Phillips head machine
screws, using a#3 Phillips
screwdriver
(see
fig 1).
When
jnstalling
the
bars
onto the bottom ofthe
speaker, use
yourfingers
to start allthe machine
screws in their holes before
tightening them
down.
This will
prevent
cross-threading.
Once
you
have found the ideal
location for
your
speakers,
you
are rcady to install
the metal cones. Have
someone help
you:
While one
person
tilts
and holds the speaker to
one side, carefully install the
cones flush against the
stabilizer bars,
using the supplied allen studs. The
speakers are awkward
to move after the cones are nstalled.
Caution: The
cones arc
very
sharp. To avoid injury use
extfeme care when handling
and installing them.
I Placement
The VT- 3 is a floorstanding
towef speaker that requires
no stands or mounting hardware
other than the included
SpikeKit.
The VT-3 is designed for indoor
use only. As the VT-3
is a magnelically shielded loudspeaker,
placement
next to
a televi-
sion will nol distort or discolor
the
picturc.
To
realize the maximum
performance
of the VT-3,
you
should invest some time for fine-tuning
adjustments. Follow
steps
#1-6, referring
the diagram in fig.2. Prior
to beginning this
process,
we suggest
you
select two
or three of
your
favorite
recordings to
use while
you
optimize
the speaker
placement.
Each time
you
move the
speakers to a new
position,
take note
of the changes
yo(J
are hearing. This will help
you
to find the uttimate
ptacement
for
your
VT-3s. Be sure to have
a tape measure
and level handy.
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1.5xD
'1.
Move lhe
speakers wiihin
10"-'12"
ofthe front wall.
Unlike many
speakers, the
VT-3s are
designed to
be
placed
close to
the fiont wall. This
placement
allows optimum
loading ofthe
lowfrequency
drivers. lt
also loads the
ambientor reaFfiring
ddvers for
optimirm effect. 1O',-12"
ipacing
will
produce
excellent results
in most situations,
but
you
can
place
the vr-3s
as close
as 6" or as far
as 24" from th;
wallto accommodate
your
room's
acoustic
sionature.
2. Determine
rough
placement
by listenjng
position.
For the
smoothest response,
the
distance trom
the sidewalls
should be different
tban the distance
f.om the
front wall.
The.speakers
should
be arranged
as sj'mmetrically
as
possible:
Equidistant from
the side walls,
perpendicular
to the
lront wall
and
parallel
to
each other.
The front-firing
drivers should
face the listening
area with6ut
obstruction
from
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