Connection; Protect Your Investment; Break-In; Speaker Placement - Martin Logan Statement 40XW Manuel D'installation

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WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before
making or breaking any signal connections!
These speakers are designed with easy-to-use push-style
binding posts that accept bare wire (fig. 1).
Assign the same color to the (+) and (–) terminals on both the
speaker and the amplifier. Make sure that all connections are
tight.
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• Use an amp that approximately matches the speaker's
specified power handling.
• To avoid damage, turn down the volume of the
speaker is distorting, sounds harsh, or the bass begins
to break up.
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When you first begin to play your speakers, they may sound
a bit bass shy, due to the high quality, long-life components
used in the drivers. Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at
90 dB (moderate listening levels) before any critical listening.
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Achieving Superior Imaging

For best performance and imaging, place the speakers
equidistant to the primary listening position. It is
recommended that the primary listening position be 1x -2x
the distance between the speakers for optimal imaging. For
example, if your speakers are 10 feet apart, then the optimal
listening distance is between 10 and 20 feet away. Guidance
for speaker height can be found on page 6 in the "Pre-
Installation Checklist" section.
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For convenience during the installation process, Statement
40XW has binding posts on both the top and bottom of the
enclosure. CONNECT TO ONLY 1 SET OF BINDING POSTS .
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• Tone controls and equalizers may increase the
likelihood of distortion, especially at high volumes. Use
these setting sparingly.
Balancing Hard vs . Soft Surfaces Improves High- and
Mid-Frequency Performance
Rooms that are "overdamped" with carpeting, drapes, and
other sound absorbers can cause your system to be dull
and lifeless. On the other hand, rooms can have so many
hard surfaces that the system sounds like a gymnasium.
Experiment by adding or removing soft surfaces until you find
a mix that is right for you.