Instructions for:
New Ensemble® II
By Henry Kloss
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Important—Please Read First ................................................................... |
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Unpacking The System ............................................................................. |
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Overview .................................................................................................. |
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Speaker Placement ................................................................................... |
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Hookup Options ....................................................................................... |
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Preparing Speaker Wires .......................................................................... |
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Making Connections ................................................................................. |
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Optimizing The Sound Of Your System .................................................... |
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About Amplifier Power ............................................................................. |
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Finalizing Your Installation ................................................................... |
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10-Year Limited Warranty ...................................................................... |
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Cleaning The Cabinets ............................................................................ |
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Difficulty? ............................................................................................... |
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Important – Please Read First
Thank you for choosing
New Ensemble II. Like all speaker systems, its sound is very much influenced by its
placement in the listening room. Unlike conventional systems, however, it consists of three compact units that can be placed where they sound best without intruding on your living space. There is no need to sacrifice sound quality to decor, or vice-versa.
If you place New Ensemble II in your listening room casually, it will sound at least as good as conventional speakers. However, to achieve even better sound, we urge you to experiment with placement at some length, a process aided by the instructions that follow.
If you have any questions or problems, please consult the store where you purchased the system, or call a Cambridge SoundWorks Audio/Video Consultant toll-free.
Cambridge SoundWorks
1-877-YES-HIFI (1-877-937-4434)
24 hours a day, every day
In Canada: 1-800-987-9104 Outside US or Canada:
Tel: 617-332-5936
Fax: 617-527-3194 www.cambridgesoundworks.com
E-mail: info@cambridgesoundworks.com
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Unpacking The System
As you unpack your New Ensemble II system, please examine each speaker unit carefully for signs of shipping damage. If there is any damage, do not install or use the system. Consult the store where you purchased the system or call Cambridge SoundWorks at 1-877-YES-HIFI for assistance.
It’s a good idea to save the shipping carton and its inserts in case you have to ship your system later.
All the items shown to the right should be included; inform the store or Cambridge SoundWorks if anything is missing.
Subwoofer
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Overview
Read through the guidelines that follow before starting to install your speakers.
First, decide where to place the New Ensemble II speaker units in your listening room. Consider locations where conventional speakers would not fit. New Ensemble II satellites can be located on bookshelves, hung from a wall with No. 10 screws or wall-mounted
with a variety of swivel adapters available from Cambridge SoundWorks. Floor stands are also available. See page 10, “Finalizing Your Installation.”
Next, consult page 5 and decide which of the different hookup options is best. Prepare the speaker wire and make the connections. Listen to the system and be sure you are satisfied with the placement before concealing the wires.
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Speaker Placement
The satellites
•For music listening, place the satellites to form an equal-sided triangle with your favorite listening position (A, below). Perfectly symmetrical placement is not necessary.
•In a home theater installation,
place the satellites so that they form a 45° angle with your preferred seat (B), which is how movie soundtracks are mixed. The subwoofer and satellites are not magnetically shielded, and must be at least 18 inches from the TV to prevent picture distortion.
•Have a clear line of sight to the satellites, so that higher frequencies are not blocked.
•The satellites can be placed either vertically or horizontally.
•If the satellites are across the room from the listening area, their height is usually not critical; they can go down on the floor, up near the ceiling, or most anywhere in between. If they are close to the listening area, however, it is best to have them at or near ear level.
•If you put the satellites in bookshelves or a wall system, place them with their front surfaces flush with the front of the shelves; you can then surround them with books, CDs, etc., as shown below.
•Take advantage of the satellites’ small size and consider locations where regular speakers wouldn’t fit, such as window sills or a mantelpiece.
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