Definitive Technology BP7000SC, BP7001SC owner manual “Spiking” Your Loudspeakers

for with the speakers’ low frequency controls). Sometimes placement further from the rear wall will increase spaciousness and the sense of depth.

The speakers should usually be placed a minimum of 5 to 7 feet apart and kept away from the side walls and corners if possible. 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 back wall away from the side wall.

Speakers may be angled in toward the listening position or left parallel with each other. Angling the speakers in (pointed directly at the listener) will result in a somewhat brighter, clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central image (generally, we recommend this), while leaving the speakers parallel with each other will result in a less bright, more diffuse sound. Try to leave the space on the sides of the speakers as open and unobstructed as possible so that there will be no interference with the rear radiated sound.

The BP7000SC/BP7001SCs are mirror imaged (packing cartons are labeled speaker 1 and speaker 2) with a flat-coned radiator on the bottom of each side and one active driver around waist-high (which you can feel through the grille cloth). The side-mounted subwoofers are located so they may be set up with both waist high active woofers facing in (toward each other) or both active woofers facing out (away from each other). (Feel the side of the speakers about waist high to determine which side the woofer is on.) Facing the active woofers in or out will vary the sound somewhat and which way is best will vary with your room. Usually, we start with the active woofers facing in as this is often the way it sounds best. Again, experiment to determine the best location for the speakers. Often, adjusting the spikes or feet of the BP7001SC so that the front of the speaker is approximately 1/2" to 3/4" higher than the rear will provide better sound.

“Spiking” Your Loudspeakers

An optional “spiking” kit has been provided should you desire to “spike” your loudspeakers. “Spiking” your loudspeakers will provide greater stability when placing your loudspeakers on carpeting and will also, according

to many experts, result in an overall improvement in sonic performance.

Care should be taken when using spikes as they may cause damage to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to being scratched. Definitive Technology is specifically not responsible for damage which may result from the use

of spikes.

The spike kit contains four spikes. To install, unscrew the plastic guides on the stabilizer brackets. Then screw the four spikes into the brass inserts on the stabilizer brackets. Then, with the help of another person, lift the speaker upright and lower it to its exact desired position on the floor. You must lower the speaker to the exact position you want because once the spikes are in place you cannot move the speakers sideways on the rug or floor – this may damage the floor or the speakers. Next, adjust the spikes so the speaker sits solidly on all four spikes (and does not rock).

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