Positioning The Music and The Kiss | Vienna Acoustics Poetry

The second stage is much more gradual and one that may not be noticed immediately. This is the fifty to approximately three-hundred hour period. During this final period of break-in, there is a further refinement in the micro- dynamics or inner detail that will become more defined. In other words, the presence of the musicians becomes more intimate. It is during this period that final setup should be completed.

3.2Positioning The Music and The Kiss

While there are several recommended methods used in proper speaker setup, the only process that we believe in is one that includes listening. If you are not listening to the speakers, it will be impossible for you to know whether you are making the correct adjustments.

The first area of consideration when setting up a large scale, sophisticated speaker system such as either The Music or The Kiss is the distance between the speakers. Unfortunately, it is our experience that people leave their speakers positioned far too close together to take full advantage of the scale and size of presentation that a modern reference speaker system is capable of. The basic rule to follow is to position the speakers with at least an equal distance between the left and right channels as you are from them. For example, if you are three meters away from the speakers, the speakers should be at least three meters apart.

The second area of setup is commonly referred to as toe-in. With a two-piece speaker design, this process requires more care than the typical single cabinet design. The simple starting rule is to have the bass or lower cabinets aimed approximately one to two meters behind the center or listening position (A) while the top or Music Center is aimed approximately one-half this distance (B). See the following image:

Caution: Before attempting any movement of the Music Center, be sure that the locking bolt on the rear of the speaker is loosened. It is possible to force the movement of the Music Center when it is locked down. Doing so will permanently damage the pivoting hardware.