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The exceptional radiation characteristics of these
loudspeakers make their positioning non-critical. If a few
basic rules are observed, the ideal location is easy to
determine.
They should be positioned in such a way that the spe a-
kers and t he listener form the t hree points of an app ro-
ximately equilateral (equal-sided) triangle.
The listening distance should not be less than 2 metres .
Bearing t he tria ngle arr angement in mind, this means
that the minimum distance between the speakers is
around 2 metres.
The electrostatic treble unit of the TCI 1 RE can be ad-
justed in order to incline it towards your listening position.
To do this rotate the knurled screw o n the right behind
the tweeter, adjacent to the treble unit, as shown in the
illustration.
Attention
During the operation of the electrostatic heat is produced
in the interior of the cabinet. Due to this fact
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The inclination of the electrostatic can only be ad-
justed in cold condition.
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A touch with the grilles lacated above the valves has
to be avoided.
Please bear in mind that the bas s level is increased by
about 3 dB if you position the speakers against a wall,
and by up to 6 dB if you place them in the corner of the
room. To avoid excessive bass response it therefore
makes sense to set up the speakers at least 0.5 metres
from the side walls of the listening room; if at all possib le
they should b e free-standing, i.e. unobstructed by other
furniture etc. (see „Level adjustment“ section).
Hiding the loudspeakers behind furniture or curtains has
a very marked adverse effect on t heir treble reproducti-
on.
Position the speakers in such a way that the terminal s
cannot be touched when the speakers are operating -
especially by children!
Loudspeaker cabinets s hould not be positioned immedi-
ately adjacent to televis ion sets, because the magnetic
field generated by the loudspeaker drivers can cause
discoloration in the TV picture.
All TCI series speakers are supp lied complete with vari-
ous accessories, and these include spikes and furniture
glides, designed to couple the l ow-frequency sound
output to the listening room floor. If you are considerin g
the use of spike s or furniture glides, be sure to read the
following notes:
• The points of spikes may damage delicate floor sur-
faces (e.g. parquet flooring or tiles).
• The spikes are extremely sharp, and therefore ca-
pable of inflicting i njury. Please handle the m with the
greatest care, and keep them well away from
children.
• When children are playing they tend to be unaware of
danger. For this reason you should either set up your
loudspeakers where children do not usually play, or
provide some means of en suring that the speakers
cannot topple over.
To fit the spikes or furniture glides, place the loudspea-
ker at its final location, and carefully lay the cabinet on it s
side.
Screw the four
spikes into the
threaded holes in
the bottom of the
cabinet as shown
in the illustration.
Screw them in as
far as they will go.
Set the speakers
upright again in the
desired position.
or
First screw the M6
nuts (supplied)
onto the threaded
shank of the furni-
ture glides.
Screw the furniture
glides into the
threaded holes in
the bottom of the
cabinet.
Set the speakers upright again in the desired position.
The furniture gl ides can be screwed in or out slightly to
compensate for any slight irregularity in the floor. The
glides can then be locked in place at the desired position
by tightening the nuts.