Spendor THEATRE DS1 User manual

Advanced Set-up Guide
SPENDOR STEREO

2ADVANCED SET-UP GUIDE
A A2 A4 A7A−LINE
D7.2DS D9.2D−LINE
4/5 3/ 2/3 /2 00 &
00Ti
200 &
200Ti
CLASSIC

Thank you for purchasing Spendor loudspeakers.
When properly installed, these loudspeakers will bring
out the best in your listening entertainment; delivering
the listening experience their creators intended.
With the correct set up and care, these loudspeakers
are designed to give you an enjoyable ownership
experience over many years.
These Spendor loudspeakers reveal every nuance
of the performance with absolute clarity and realism.
To get the most out of your new loudspeakers,
please read this guide thoroughly before you
begin installation.
To attain the best performance, Spendor recommends
that these products be installed by a Spendor
Authorised Retailer/Installer.
INTRO

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INSTALLATION
Spendor shelf-mount loudspeakers (A) are designed to
be placed on shelving, furniture or loudspeaker stands.
They are supplied with self-adhesive feet to ensure they
are located securely on furniture. They should always be
placed on a solid, stable surface.
Spendor stand-mount loudspeakers (Classic 4/5, 3/,
2/3, /2, 100, 100Ti) are designed to be placed on the
dedicated loudspeaker stands.
Spendor floor-standing loudspeakers (A2, A4, A7, D7.2,
D9.2 Classic 200 & 200Ti) are supplied with dedicated
stabiliser feet or spikes. These make a stable connection
to the floor whilst allowing your loudspeakers to be
levelled. This prevents loss of clarity due to unwanted
movement or vibration and transfers unwanted resonant
energy into the floor.
CONNECTIONS
Set your amplifier to minimum volume and switch off
the power. The amplifier output marked RIGHT should
be connected to the loudspeaker on the right, and the
amplifier output marked LEFT should be connected to
the loudspeaker on the left. These instructions should
be read in conjunction with your amplifier owner’s
manual. Connect a twin conductor cable to the
terminals on the rear of the loudspeaker.
The positive (+ or red) terminal on your loudspeaker
must be connected to the positive (+ or red) terminal
on your amplifier. The negative (- or black) terminal on
the loudspeaker must be connected to the negative
(- or black) terminal on your amplifier.
Check the connections periodically to make sure
they are secure. Some Spendor loudspeakers can
be bi-wired or tri-wired.
Loudspeaker cables can have a noticeable effect on
sound quality. Choose a good quality cable with high
purity conductors and low-loss insulation. Ask your
dealer for advice on cables and connection options
to suit your system.
RUNNING−IN
Your Spendor loudspeakers will benefit from a period
of ‘running-in’. During this period, the stresses in the
suspension system will relax and stabilise. This period is
dependent on many factors and can vary from days to
weeks depending on how often and how loud you play
your loudspeakers. This is not a cause for concern; your
loudspeakers will improve as you use them during this
initial period.
It is extremely important for the loudspeakers to be
properly 'run in' before you try and optimise the position,
so don’t subject them to an extended testing session as
soon as you’ve unboxed and connected them to the rest
of your system.
It is unlikely you will want to do this at any extreme
volume but be careful not to push them too hard straight
away. Let them ease in and don’t ask too much of them.
Check the power handling advice for your product.
AMPLIFIER

POSITIONING – STEREO
Spendor loudspeakers are designed to operate in a wide
variety of listening environments. As a starting guide, your
loudspeakers should be placed 2 to 3 metres apart and a
similar distance from the listening position. Try to position
the loudspeakers away from the rear wall, until bass notes
sound natural. Positioning closer to a rear wall may
generate a degree of bass lift. The loudspeakers can be
angled towards the main listening position, until the
stereo imaging sounds clear and realistic. This minimises
the occurrence of off-axis reflections from the side walls.
Small differences in position can make big differences to
speakers' sonic balance. Generally, placing your speakers
close to the back wall will give you more bass, while
putting them further away will decrease the low end you
hear but should offer more convincing stereo imaging.
0.8 METRES
LOUDSPEAKERS USUALLY SOUND MORE FOCUSED WHEN TURNED TOWARDS THE LISTENING
POSITION. AVOID SYMMETRICAL POSITIONS FROM REAR AND SIDE WALLS, AS THIS CAN CREATE
STANDING WAVES IN BASS FREQUENCIES, WHICH CAN DOMINATE THE SOUND.
0.8 METRES
0.8 METRES
3 METRES
3 METRES
3 METRES
0.8 METRES

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POSITIONING – STEREO... continued
Attention to detail is important. Make sure the loudspeakers
are both stable with the spikes and spike nuts, tightened just
enough to stop any rocking or vibration. Use a spirit level to
ensure both loudspeakers are perfectly level front to back
and side to side, as this does impact significantly on how
the sound reaches your ears.
2m - 3m
(6’6”- 9’10”)

SOUND INFLUENCES
Try not to place anything in front of the loudspeakers as
this may impact the sound you will hear, due to unwanted
reflections. You won’t want to leave anything sitting on top
of the loudspeakers that might rattle or dampen the sound
when you put your music on.
LOOK AFTER YOUR SPENDOR LOUDSPEAKERS
Never be afraid to experiment with positioning - shuffle
your speakers around a bit if it helps – loudspeaker set up is
as much about listening and trusting your ears as it is
about following any guidelines.
And remember, never lose sight of why you bought your
loudspeakers in the first place. The best way you can look
after your speakers is to feed them lots of great music.

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