Genesis I.C.E Genesis 6.1e The Refinement stage, 4.1One Change at a Time, absolute fidelity

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4 The Refinement stage

After following the set-up guide above, you may not be completely satisfied with the results. We share with you here some of our observations in setting up these loudspeakers.

4.1One Change at a Time

One rule of thumb you should always keep in mind. Make one change at a time! Do not, for instance, change position of the speakers and make an adjustment to the amplifier all at once. Make each of these changes separately and note the difference - by listening with each adjustment, then make the next change.

4.2Defining the Soundstage

A common problem we find with many set-ups is a tendency to separate the speakers too far from each other. This gives an unnaturally wide soundstage between the two speakers, and creates problems beyond the unnatural width of the center stage. The key problem is a lack of soundstage information beyond the left and right sides of the speakers.

If you find that the sound is not spacious enough or you are not getting enough front to back depth, pull the speaker away from the front wall. This is typically preferable to separating the two speakers too far, and will almost always give you better depth and soundstage information. A word of caution though: if you move the speakers too far from the front wall you may lose the focus of the image.

4.3Appropriate Mid-bass Balance

Another problem is a lack of mid-bass energy. In order for the appropriate amount of mid-bass energy to be present, the speakers should be close enough together to achieve proper "coupling" of the midrange and the mid-bass couplers. Coupling is desirable in the lower frequencies from the mid-bass on down. This simply means that the left and right drivers "work together" as opposed to working separately.

If you find there isn't enough deep bass, you may need an optional Genesis ServoSub. The G6.1e has good bass extension down to 48Hz, and rolls off gently below that. A ServoSub will extend this bass response down to 18Hz.

In order to achieve what the speaker is capable of we suggest you focus your efforts on a proper balance of soundstage elements that includes information beyond the left and right sides of the speakers, front to back

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