MartinLogan 1000 - Manual (Page 11)

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Placement 11
Generally, subwoofers have the most output when placed
in the corner of a room. However, this can also exagger-
ate the subwoofers output making blending difficult. We
recommend starting by placing the Dynamo 1000 in a
corner. If, after the full range of tuning techniques have
been employed, the subwoofer sounds like it has too much
upper bass energy try pulling it away from the wall, toward
the listening position. This will lessen the reinforcement of
these problematic frequencies from the wall and likely
smooth out the response. Repeat the tuning techniques with
the woofer controls after you move it (see figure 7).
Ask Your Dealer
Your MartinLogan dealer can suggest many options for
optimal subwoofer placement. They also have many tools
at their disposal, such as experience, familiarity with the
associated equipment, and even sound analysis equipment
which may make the task of determining optimal subwoofer
placement easier.
Enjoy Yourself
The Dynamo 1000 is a very refined subwoofer and will
benefit from care in setup. With the above placement tips
in mind you will find, over months of listening, that small
changes can result in measurable differences. As you live
with your subwoofer, do not be afraid to experiment with
positioning until you find the optimal relationship between
your room, settings and subwoofer that gives you the best
results. Your efforts will be rewarded.
Installing in a Cabinet
When placing the Dynamo 1000 inside of a cabinet it is
recommended that there be a minimum of three inches of
open space between the cabinet and the front and back
sides (see figure 8).
Listening Position
Figure 7. Dynamo 1000 Subwoofers as the LFE (effects) channels,
MartinLogan Source™ speakers as front channels, and Fresco™ speakers
as surround (effects) and center channels. Note the corner placement of the
Dynamo 1000 at the front of the listening room.
Figure 8. Placing the Dynamo 1000 in a cabinet requires a minimum of
three inches of open space on the front and back.