Von Schweikert Audio VR-5 Home Theater System User Manual


 
which are the boundary surfaces halfway between the listener and the speaker cabinets. This includes
the ceiling, walls, and floor. Hard plaster ceilings will reflect treble energy back down towards the
listener, and should be treated with acoustic tiles (the soft and porous type) or damping pads made
from foam or fiberglass. The walls can have a decorator rug, drapes, or diffusers at the first reflection
point, and the floor can use carpeting. We have used artificial plants and trees to diffuse the echo in
our very large sound room, and found that this works better than simply absorbing the high frequency
reverberation. Diffusion works better than absorption in larger rooms, but consult your Dealer for
more information on room treatment. If your budget allows, contact us to design your listening room.
Our company designs recording studios, concert halls, and home listening rooms to professional
standards. Many audiophiles who continue to change components, looking for that “elusive” sound of
live music, have not adequately addressed their listening rooms. Please optimize your room before
making a judgment call on the “sound” of the VR-5 Anniversary! One last thing: if your VR speaker
system does not elicit goose bumps on a daily basis, your set-up is not optimized -- every listening
session should be an experience not soon forgotten!
CARE FOR THE FINISH
Only Windex and a soft cloth should be used to remove fingerprints from the veneer. If you want
a higher gloss, use spray wax such as Pledge on a soft rag and apply to the finish. Never spray
wax or Windex on the veneer itself, as the overspray may stain the grill cloth and/or transducers.