Avalon Acoustics AVALON ASCENDANT instruction

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This product is certified to meet the requirements of the European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (89/336/EEC). Because the permanent magnets attached to the loudspeaker drivers produce magnetic fields, it is recommended that the product not be positioned in very close proximity to computer monitors or television sets.

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Avalon Acoustics AVALON ASCENDANT manual

Contents

Page Page Table of Contents Page Introduction Unpacking Instructions ContentsIntroduction Opening the Crate Orientation of the Felt Anti-Diffraction Mask Installing the Grilles Replacing Grille Pins Page Connecting the Speaker to the Amplifier Wiring Instructions Break-in Period Maximizing Performance Speaker Placement and SymmetryBreak-in Grille Assemblies Apex Couplers Toe-in Corner Treatment First Reflection Points Cabinet Care of Your Avalon Loudspeakers Warranty Statement WarrantyPage Introduction Room Acoustics and Speaker Position An Optical Analogy Standing Waves Early Reflections Flutter EchoAvoiding Early Reflections Page Bass reinforcement Page Summary of Recommendations Speaker Placement Listening Room Example Sensitivity to Time-Related Information Accuracy of Bass Reproduction Anechoic Frequency Response vs. In-Room Frequency Response Rationale Correlation with Amplifier Measurements Measurements of Audio Equipment Designing for Accurate Bass Reproduction Loudspeaker Measurements Frequency Response Effects Listening QualitiesListening for Size Distortions Transient Response Effects Conclusion Features Specifications