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3.3 Positioning Poetry
As with other sophisticated center channel loudspeakers, specific setup
instructions from your processor should be read and followed before continuing.
There are still a couple specific recommendations that should be followed in
conjunction with the processor´s instructions. First, this is a full range speaker
system capable of great dynamic output. This means that it is absolutely
necessary to have an amplifier that is capable of producing adequate power for
the proper matching to the front main left and right channel loudspeakers
without compression or worse, clipping. Ideally, three high power identical
amplifiers would be selected for the front three channels in a theater. Second,
careful listening should still be done for the fine tuning of Poetry. Even with the
most sophisticated measuring devices, human ears are more sensitive. Thus,
always trust your ears first.
Final setup of Poetry should follow these basic rules. Whether Poetry is mounted
on its supplied table base or on its optional floor stand, the angling of the overall
cabinet should be done such that the two bass drivers are aiming towards the
listening environment. This means that if Poetry is lower than the listening
position, careful adjustments angling the complete speaker up should be done.
This also means that in the event Poetry is mounted above the listening
environment, an angling down should be done. The proper adjustment of the
overall cabinet will have profound effects on overall bass resolution and total
clarity. While listening to rich bass content through the center channel, try
angling the overall cabinet as described and listen to bass content and definition.
The correct angle is the position where you have the greatest bass extension
and definition. Following the angling the overall cabinet, using some dialogue
rich material, adjust the angle of the Music Center so that the greatest vocal
clarity can be heard. Given that the center channel is mounted in the center
position, the physical setup is quite a bit easier than main stereo pairs of
loudspeakers.
3.4 Fine Adjustments for The Music and The Kiss
Before attempting to work with any of the following fine tuning recommen-
dations, please be sure you have exhausted all prior recommendations.
Careful adjustment of The Music´s main bass cabinet has the potential of
improving both detail as well as overall bass extension. By carefully listening to
something with a pronounced and rhythmic bass, like that of the double bass
instrument recommended earlier, listen to each speaker and determine where in
height off of the floor the bass line has the greatest detail and coherence. If this
location is lower than the listening position, carefully extend the front spikes
until this clearer position is aimed at the seated location. Be aware that
adjustments as small as an ⅛-turn can have dramatic results. As earlier, pay
special attention to the stability of the speaker. In the event that greater clarity
was higher than the listening position, do the reverse. After making this
adjustment, be sure that the image height is also adjusted. Typically raking back
the bass cabinet will result in the need to aim the Music Center down while a
raking of the bass cabinet down will require an angling up of the Music Center.