3.3 Positioning Poetry
As with other sophisticated center channel loudspeakers, specific setup instructions from your processor should be read and followed before continuing. There are still a couple specific recommendations that should be followed in conjunction with the processor´s instructions. First, this is a full range speaker system capable of great dynamic output. This means that it is absolutely necessary to have an amplifier that is capable of producing adequate power for the proper matching to the front main left and right channel loudspeakers without compression or worse, clipping. Ideally, three high power identical amplifiers would be selected for the front three channels in a theater. Second, careful listening should still be done for the fine tuning of Poetry. Even with the most sophisticated measuring devices, human ears are more sensitive. Thus, always trust your ears first.
Final setup of Poetry should follow these basic rules. Whether Poetry is mounted on its supplied table base or on its optional floor stand, the angling of the overall cabinet should be done such that the two bass drivers are aiming towards the listening environment. This means that if Poetry is lower than the listening position, careful adjustments angling the complete speaker up should be done. This also means that in the event Poetry is mounted above the listening environment, an angling down should be done. The proper adjustment of the overall cabinet will have profound effects on overall bass resolution and total clarity. While listening to rich bass content through the center channel, try angling the overall cabinet as described and listen to bass content and definition. The correct angle is the position where you have the greatest bass extension and definition. Following the angling the overall cabinet, using some dialogue rich material, adjust the angle of the Music Center so that the greatest vocal clarity can be heard. Given that the center channel is mounted in the center position, the physical setup is quite a bit easier than main stereo pairs of loudspeakers.
3.4 Fine Adjustments for The Music and The Kiss
Before attempting to work with any of the following fine tuning recommen- dations, please be sure you have exhausted all prior recommendations.
Careful adjustment of The Music´s main bass cabinet has the potential of improving both detail as well as overall bass extension. By carefully listening to something with a pronounced and rhythmic bass, like that of the double bass instrument recommended earlier, listen to each speaker and determine where in height off of the floor the bass line has the greatest detail and coherence. If this location is lower than the listening position, carefully extend the front spikes until this clearer position is aimed at the seated location. Be aware that adjustments as small as an
