Niles Audio DS8.3 Stereo System User Manual


 
the user’s favorite listening position
minimizing reflections from the side
walls. For surround sound or low
volume background listening create
more reflections and thus more ambi-
ence by directing the tweeter towards
the side walls.
8.
Direct the Woofer. The woofer is direct-
ed by gently pushing on the outer edge
of the grille face.
(See Figure 20). It will
move 15° in any direction. For critical
listening, point the woofer to the user’s
favorite listening position minimizing
reflections from the side walls. For sur-
round sound or low volume background
listening create more reflections and
thus more ambience by directing the
woofer towards the side walls.
9.
Setting the Treble cut switch. Listen to a
well-recorded piece of music at the
user’s favorite listening position. Listen
for treble harshness or ringing, particu-
larly when the loudspeakers are placed
in a room without carpet. Use the +/-
1.5dB Treble switch to correct.
10.
Setting the bass jumper. Listen to a
well-recorded piece of music at the
user’s favorite listening position. Listen
for bass boominess, particularly when
the loudspeaker is placed near a corner.
Remove the loudspeaker by grasping the
tabs and rotating counter-clockwise.
Adjust the bass jumper (-1dB, -2dB)
accordingly.
(See Figure 21).
11 .
Install the grille into the loudspeaker.
The grilles should fit snugly. If you have
difficulty fitting them in, try loosening
the mounting dog screws (excessive
tightening can distort the shape of the
frame holding the grille in place).
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Final Installation in New or Existing Construction
Figure 19 Directing the tweeter.
Figure 21 Setting the bass jumper.
Figure 18
Installing the
loudspeaker
Figure 20 Directing the woofer.