Definitive Technology 1000 owner manual Speaker Break-In, Positioning the ProMonitor in Your Room

Using ProMonitors with a ProSub for Rear Channel Surround Use

Since Dolby Digital is capable of delivering a full-range bass signal to the rear channels, some more elaborate systems will include an additional ProSub for the rear channels. In this case, simply wire the ProMonitors to the ProSub as described in 1 thru 8 earlier, except wire to the rear surround outputs. Set the bass management system for “Large” Rear Speakers.

Using ProMonitors with Separate Left and Right Channel ProSubs

You may also use a separate ProSub for the Front Left and Front Right channels. Simply follow all previous instructions except use only the left channel inputs and outputs on the left ProSub and the right channel inputs and outputs on the right ProSub.

Speaker Break-In

Your ProMonitors should sound good right out of the box; however, an extended break-in period of 20-40 hours or more of playing is required to reach full performance capability. Break-in allows the suspensions to work in and results in fuller bass, a more open “blossoming” midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.

Positioning the ProMonitor in Your Room

It is important that some simple set-up recommendations be followed in order to assure optimum performance in your room. Please remember that although these recommendations are usually valid, all rooms and listening set-ups are somewhat unique, so do not be afraid to experiment with the speakers. Remember, whatever sounds best to you is correct.

The ProMonitor Loudspeakers may be placed on a stand or shelf or mounted on the wall or ceiling. Placement close to the wall will increase the bass output while placement further from the rear wall will decrease the bass output.

When used as fronts, the speakers should usually be placed 6 to 8 feet apart and kept away from the side walls and corners. A good rule of thumb is to place the speakers separated by one half the length of the wall they are positioned along, and each speaker one quarter the length of the wall behind them away from the side wall. When used as rear speakers, take care never to locate the speakers forward of the listeners.

Speakers may be angled in towards the listening position or left parallel with the rear wall according to your personal listening taste. Normally, angling the

speakers in so that they point directly at the listeners will result in more detail 5 and greater clarity.