I Explanation of Features (seefigureB)

TheSUBWOOFERVOLUMEcontrolallowsyouto adjustthevolumeofthe subwoofersrclativeto therestof thesystem. [,4anylistenersmakethe mistakeof settingthesubwooferleveltoohigh,whichcancauseexcessbloatandlossof detail andmusicali9A. pfoperlyset-upsubwooferblendsinwiththeothefspeakersanddoesnofcallattentionto itself.Observe

. rhefollowingguidelinesfor volumesettingl

YTurn downt-hdvolumecontrolontheConirollerto itslowestposition(counteFclockwise)Tum.onyouraudiosystem.Play somemusicyou are familiarwith and set your receiver/ preamplifiervolumeto a comfortablelisteninglevel. Slowly

increasethevolumeon theVT-3Controller,listeningfor theproperlevelbalance.Whentheoutputof thesubwoofersis balancedwiththerestofthe system,youwillhearimprovedbassextension,butyoushouldbe unawarethatit is coming

fromthesubwoofersl

Fromthis pointon, the volumecontrolon your receiver/ preamplifierwill controlthe overallvolumeof your system, includingthesubwoofers-

ThefrontpanelMUSIC/ VIDEOMODEswitchandVIDEOBASSCONTOURallowyouto optimizetheVT-3sfor music listeningor movieviewing,givingyouthebestof bothworlds-Whenwatching movie,lhereis oflena disparitybetween thesizeof thesonicspaceandthesizeofthe visualspacepresentedto you. Youreyestellyouthateventsareoccurdng in a largespace,for example,whileyourearstellyouthateventsareoccurringin a spaceroughlythesizeof yourroom. Activatingtherear-firingdriversenhancesthesoundstage,allowing closermatchbetweensonicandvisualspaces.The rear-firingdriverscanbe switchedoff if theenhancementis notdesired.Similarly,whenlisteningto music,manylisten- ersprefera flatbassresponsethaldoesnotemphasizeanyindividualfrequenciesFlat.bassresponsemorerealislically reproducesthesoundof liveinstrumentsHowever,.whenwatchingmoviesina hometheatersystem,manylistenerspre-

fer a punchier, soundthatemphasizessoundslikeexplosionsandgunfire.Subwooferswithmoreoutputinthe "boomie/'

mid-bassregiontendto deliverthispunch,at theexpenseof flatresponse.The l\4usic^y'ideolvlodeswitchallowsyouto addmid'basspunchif youso desire.

TheMUSIC/ VIDEOMOOEswitchdoterminestheoperatingmodeof theVT-3. Inthel\4USlCmode,theVT-3'sresponse isflatforaccuratemusicalreproductionIn.theVIDEOmode,there6ponseischangedfor moviesoundtrackreproductaon. ThebluelightdenotesVIDEOmode.WhileinVIDEOmode,theambientdriversareselectableThe.AMBIENTDRIVERS ACTIVEswitchselectsbetweentheactiveandinactivestatefortheambientdrivers.Theambienldriversareactivewhen thebluelightis on. TheAMBIENTDRIVERSACTIVEswitchfunctionsonlywhentheMUSIC/ VIDEOMODEswitchis in theVIDEOmode.Thecontrolof thisfeatur€is presenton boththecontrollerandlR remote.

BASSCONTOURprovdesbassboost,whichis continuouslyvariablefrom0 to +7.5dB,centeredat 60H2.The

-equahzationhasa fairlylowO, coveringtherangebetween40Hzandthe hightrequencycutoffof the subwootersThe. fesponserollsoff below35Hzto providegrealerpowerhandlingat elevatedlisteninglevels.VIDEOBASSCONIOURis activeonlywhentheVT-3sarein VIDEOmode. Thecontrolof thisfeatureis pr€senton boththe Controllerandthe lR remote,

No'€:Q refercto the range of frcquenciesover whichthe equalizationhasan etfect (low Q neans a broadnnge of tre- quencies,high Q meansa rclativelynanow mnge of frcquencies).

The LOWBASSEQ providesgain,continuouslyadjustablefrom-7to +7 dB,centeredat 30H2. lt hasa fairlyhighO, whichwillleavethe low-frequencycrossoverpointof the subwoofersundisturbedThis.is usefulin conhollingthe lowest bassfrequencieswjthouteffectingthemid-or upperbass. Roomswithconcretewallsandfloorstendto supportoutputin the bottomoctave,andmayrequirea slightdecreaseof the LOWBASSEQ level. Roomsof lighter(wood)construction tendto providerelativelylesssupportforthebottomoctaveandmayneedan increasein LOWBASSEQlevel.Thecon- kol of thisfeatureis presenton boththecontrollerandlR femote,andit is activein boththeMUSICandVIDEOmodes.

ThecontinuouslyvariableLOWPASSX-OVERADJUSTMENTdetefminestherangeof frequenciesthatthesubwoofers willreproduceThe.LowPassFilteris variablebetween40Hz(lowbass)and180H2(upperbass),to accommodatevari- etyof roomconditionsAdjustmeot.shouldbeginwiththeindicatorpointinginthe"straightup"position.Afteradjustingthe basslevel,experimentwithsmallchangesclockwiseto warmor thickenthelowermidrange/upperba6s,or counter-clock- wiseto lightenor thinthe lowermidrange/upperbass. Listeningto malevocalswillaid in findinga goodsettingfor this contol_

The LFEGAINcontrolallowsfor levelmatchingbetweenthemainleftandrightinputsandtheLFEinput.Youmayfeed theLFEoutputfromyoursignalprocessorto theVT3controllefviatheLowFrequencyEffectsInjack(andto a subwoofer or otherdevicesviathe LowFrequencyEffectsThrujack).TheLFEgaincontrolallowsyouto setthelevelofthe lowfre- quencyeffectschannelsentto theVT-3srelativeto thetotalspeakeroutput.ITVIDEO

\rlhe GAINSWITCHallowsyouto increasethe line-levelinputsensitivityofthe Controllerby 10d8. Thisis usefulifyour receiveror preamplifierhas a low line-leveloutputvoltagethat limitsyour rangeof volumeadjustabilityon the VT-3 controller.

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VT-3 specifications

The NHT VT-3 is a prominent offering from NHT (Now Hear This), a brand renowned for its dedication to high-fidelity audio. These compact speakers are designed for those who demand quality sound without compromising on space or aesthetics. The VT-3 serves as an exceptional solution for music enthusiasts and home theater systems alike.

One of the standout features of the NHT VT-3 is its two-way design, which comprises a 1-inch silk dome tweeter and a 6.5-inch polypropylene woofer. This combination ensures a broad frequency response, allowing for crisp highs and robust lows. The silk dome tweeter is engineered to deliver clear and detailed highs, while the woofer’s polypropylene cone provides punchy bass, making it suitable for a variety of music genres and movie soundtracks.

The VT-3 is also equipped with advanced crossover technology. The carefully designed crossover network allows for seamless integration between the woofer and tweeter, resulting in a cohesive soundstage and minimized distortion. This attention to detail ensures that listeners can enjoy an immersive audio experience that brings their favorite media to life.

Another notable characteristic of the VT-3 is its stylish cabinet. Constructed out of high-quality MDF (medium-density fiberboard), the cabinet is designed not only to look elegant but to also reduce unwanted vibrations. The speakers are available in various finishes, including black and cherry, allowing them to blend seamlessly with different interior designs while maintaining their sonic integrity.

The versatility of the VT-3 is also worth mentioning. Ideal for both bookshelf placement and as part of a home theater setup, these speakers can perform well in various environments. They can be used in stereo setups for music listening or integrated with subwoofers for enhanced bass response during movie viewing.

Moreover, the NHT VT-3 features high-quality binding posts that ensure secure connections and compatibility with a range of amplifiers. This allows audiophiles to fine-tune their systems to achieve their desired sound quality.

In summary, the NHT VT-3 is a remarkable speaker that combines advanced technology with exquisite design. Its two-way design, quality materials, and versatile applications make it an excellent choice for anyone seeking to elevate their audio experience. Whether used in a casual listening environment or a dedicated home theater, the VT-3 stands as a testament to NHT's commitment to creating high-performance audio solutions.