Avalon Acoustics AVALON ASCENDANT - Manual (Page 13)

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5. Maximizing Performance
These details are imperative to obtaining optimum results from your Avalon
Acoustics loudspeakers.
Break-in
The break-in period is critical to maximizing sonic performance and should
take place before other adjustments (see the discussion on page 12). The
break-in should begin with three to six hours of quiet music, followed by
200 to 300 hours of loud and dynamic source material.
Grille Assemblies
The grille assemblies, with their felt anti-diffraction masks, are integral
elements of the loudspeakers' design. Unlike many other products, Avalon
Acoustics loudspeakers are designed to be used with the grilles in place
while listening, and removing them will degrade the system's performance.
It is extremely important that the felt anti-diffraction masks make physical
contact with the face of the loudspeakers, as air space between the felt and
the speaker face will adversely affect sound quality.
WARNING: Be extremely cautious positioning the felt in the
tweeter area, as the titanium domes are thinner than a human hair and
are easily damaged.
Speaker Placement and Symmetry
Selecting the proper room position for your Avalon Acoustics loudspeakers
can dramatically improve their performance. The following points highlight
the fundamental concepts in loudspeaker positioning from the in-depth
discussion in Chapter 8, Room Acoustics and Speaker Position (beginning
on page 19):
ƒ Left to right room symmetry aids in producing a balanced sound
stage.
ƒ Image depth is enhanced when the distance to the rear wall is
increased.
ƒ The most even bass response will be attained when the distances to
the side and rear walls are not overly similar.