Mirage Loudspeakers OM DESIGN SERIES manual Initial speaker placement, OMD-28 Front Speakers

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3.0 initial speaker placement

OMD-28 FRONT SPEAKERS

For best stereo imaging, the left and right speakers should be the same distance from their respective sidewalls. If the distance from one speaker to the listener is very different from the other it can affect the soundstage or stereo imaging. Therefore, the ideal position is having the speakers equidistant to the listener.

When choosing the position for your new speakers, try to avoid walls with predominately glass surfaces, as they might not be the best choice for placement. If it is unavoidable to position the OMD-28s close to a glass wall or a large window, it may result in a hard sound with too much reflected information.

NOTE: DO NOT INSTALL THE FEET TO THE OMD-28 UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE BREAK-IN AND FINE-TUNING PROCEDURES. REPOSITIONING THE SPEAKERS WITH THE FEET INSTALLED CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR FLOORS.

A general guideline for speaker placement is to set up the space between speaker and listener at approximately 1.2 to 1.5 times the distance between the speakers. For example, if the speakers are ideally placed a minimum of 6-feet (1.8m) apart, the best seating position would be 7.2 to 9-feet (2.16 to 2.4m) away.

Start with the speakers slightly toed in towards the listening area, ideally 2-4 feet from the rear wall and 3-4 feet from the sidewalls, depending on the width of the listening room.

Do not attempt to fine-tune your audio system yet. This should only be done once the break-in procedure is finalized.

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Contents Om design series manual Om design series manual ContentsCompany Background Mirage OM Design SeriesWhat Exactly is OMNIPOLAR? Introduction OM Design Series Overview General informationPackaging Getting startedUnpacking Om design series manual OMD-28 Front Speakers Initial speaker placementOMD-R OMD-C2 Center ChannelSelect the mounting position best suited for your room Mounting Your OMD-R SpeakersConnecting Your Speakers to Your System Connecting your speakersCables and Amplification Traditional Connection Method OMD-R and OMD-C2 BI-WIRE MethodBI-AMPLIFICATION TRI-AMPLIFICATION TRI-WIRE Method OMD-28 onlyMulti-channel audio / home theater set-ups Break-in period BREAK-IN ProceduresMULTI-CHANNEL Audio SET-UPS HOW to FINE-TUNE the LOW Frequency Performance Fine tuning your audio systemGeneral Recommendations Additional Requirements for Surround Sound SET-UPS HOW to FINE-TUNE ImagingHOW to Incorporate Acoustic Room Treatments HOW to FINE-TUNE the Soundstage DepthInstallation of isolation feet omd-28 only Dusting Your Speakers Cleaning and cabinet careCleaning the Finish Avoiding Finish DamageOm design series manual
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