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Manual
Congratulations on the purchase of your new DALI AW 8/10 subwoofer. This manual contains information on setup and maintenance of
DALI AW 8/10.
Running-in
Like any other mechanical system, a speaker needs to be "run in", so you can look forward to a gradual improvement in sound quality over the ini- tial period. Unlike other mechanical systems, regular use will in fact extend your loudspeakers lifetime.
Positioning
Finding the best possible position for your subwoofer is just as important as correct connection and adjustment, so please experiment with room place- ment, just as you would with any loudspeaker.
Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts to find the best placement. You must experiment and listen for the best position in your room. We offer the fol- lowing guidelines to assist you in this process.
The subwoofer should be placed on an even floor, either directly on the feet (included) or on spikes (sold separately). Make sure that spikes do not punc- ture speaker cables, power cords, interconnects, etc. The subwoofer must not rock back and forth, as this can cause distortion at high levels. If the floor is uneven, place objects under the feet/spikes to restore balance, so that the subwoofer cannot rock back and forth.
Placement on a line roughly halfway between the left and right front speakers usually works well. Placement along a side wall can in some rooms yield good results. Note that it is not necessary to angle the sub- woofer in towards the listening position.
The subwoofer should normally be placed near a wall. Moving the sub- woofer away from the wall will reduce bass output. Placement in a corner will increase bass output. Note that moving the subwoofer will have the
Congratulations on the purchase of your new DALI AW subwoofer.
