Aego-T is a satellite and subwoofer loudspeaker system designed to be used in domestic audio and audio-visual (home theatre) systems. It comprises a compact passive satellite speaker and an active (powered) subwoofer. The satellite speakers may be used either placed on furniture or wall-mounted using the included brackets. The subwoofer should be used placed on the floor. Use of the satellite wall-brackets is described in Section 4.
Aego-T satellites need to be connected to an external power amplifier - this might be a conventional hi-fi stereo amplifier or a multi- channel home theatre amplifier/processor. In either case it should have the facility to provide an appropriate line-level subwoofer output signal.
Aego-T systems comprising between two and seven satellites speakers may be installed with one subwoofer. Systems including more than seven satellite speakers should include multiple subwoofers.
To ensure that programme material is heard as intended it is important that each Aego-T element is located appropriately. For Aego-T systems comprising from two to seven satellites locate the speakers as described in the following paragraphs and refer to Diagram One over the page. Don’t worry if it is not practical to follow the diagram exactly but experiment with the options that
are practical in order to find the one that works best. Once your Aego-T system is connected and working (see Section 6), and you begin to become familiar with its performance, it is likely to be worthwhile experimenting a little further with positioning.
Two satellites only (Stereo System)
A stereo system is most likely to be used for conventional stereo audio only rather than audio- visual programme. In this case the satellites should be located near or on the wall facing the listening position and;
•Between 0.05 and 0.5 metres from the rear wall.
•1.0 metres from side walls and clear of corners.
•Between 2.0 and 3.5 metres apart.
•Equidistant from and angled towards the listening position.
The location of the subwoofer is less critical but it should be placed a similar distance away from the listening position as the satellites. Try to avoid a location for the subwoofer exactly halfway along the length or width of the room.
Three satellites, one subwoofer (3.1 System)
A 3.1 system is most likely to be used for audio-visual (home theatre) programme. In this case the satellites should be located one either side of the screen, and one centrally either directly above or below the screen. The basic positioning guidelines for the left and right satellites are the same as for the
2.1system described above. The central satellite may be positioned either on the wall, on a furniture unit or a screen stand.
The location of the subwoofer is less critical but it should be placed a similar distance away from the listening position as the satellites. Try to avoid a location for the subwoofer exactly halfway along the length or width of the room.
Five satellites, one subwoofer (5.1 System)
A 5.1 system is most likely to be used for audio-visual (home theatre) programme. In this case, three satellites should be located in front of listening position, one either side of the screen and one centrally, and two “surround” satellites located just behind the listening position one either side of the room. The front central satellite should be located either directly above or below the screen. The surround satellites may be located well above head height. The basic positioning guidelines for the left and right satellites are the same as for the 2.1 system described earlier. The central satellite may be positioned either on the wall, on a furniture unit or a screen stand.
The location of the subwoofer is less critical but it should be placed a similar distance away from the listening position as the satellites. Try to avoid a location for the subwoofer exactly halfway along the length or width of the room.
Seven satellites, one subwoofer (7.1 System)
A 7.1 system is most likely to be used for audio-visual (home theatre) programme. In this case, three satellites should be located in front of listening position, one either side of the screen and one centrally, two “surround” satellites just behind the listening position one either side of the room, and a two further surround satellites directly behind the listening position. The front central satellite should be located either directly above or below the screen. The surround satellites may be located well above head height. The basic positioning guidelines for the left and right satellites are the same as for the
2.1system described earlier. The central satellite may be positioned either on the wall, on a furniture unit or a screen stand.
The location of the subwoofer is less critical but it should be placed a similar distance away from the listening position as the satellites. Try to avoid a location for the subwoofer exactly halfway along the length or width of the room.
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