Definitive Technology OUTDOOR SPEAKERS AW5500 - Manual (Page 4)

AW speakers may be oriented either horizontally or vertically. Always position
the speakers so that the side with the mid/bass driver and tweeter (the Definitive
Technology logo badge is on this side) faces the listening area. The side with the
Low Bass Radiator may point toward an adjacent surface such as a wall, the
underside of an eave or the ground, as long as there are a couple of inches between
the Low Bass Radiator and the surface. Positioning the Low Bass Radiator near a
large surface will give you louder bass. If you want less bass, move the speaker
farther away from the wall or ground.
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Mounting the speakers horizontally under your roof eaves is a good
location (especially if it is on the same level as the listening area). Point the
driver/tweeter/logo side down towards the listening area.
Mid/Bass Driver Tweeter
Low Bass Radiator
LISTENING AREA
Low Bass
Radiator Side
Driver/Tweeter
(logo) side
EAVE
SIDE OF
HOUSE
It is critical for proper performance that both speakers (left and right) be
connected in proper polarity. Note that one terminal on each speaker (the +) is
colored red and the other (the -) is
colored black. Please make certain
that you connect the red (+) terminal
on each speaker to the red (+) terminal
of its channel on your amplifier or
receiver and the black (-) terminal to
the black (-) terminal. It is essential
that both speakers be connected in the
same way to the amplifier (in phase).
If you experience lack of bass, it is
likely that one speaker is out of phase
with the other; double check the
wiring and reconnect if necessary.
Your AW Series speakers should sound good right out of the box; however, a
pre-conditioning (break-in) period of 20–40 hours of normal playing at moderate
volume is required to reach full performance capability. Pre-conditioning allows
the driver suspensions to loosen and results in fuller bass, clearer, more open
midrange, and smoother high-frequency reproduction.
Important Safety Notice
It is essential that you use appropriate hardware that is designed for
proper, safe and secure mounting to the surface to which you are attaching
the AW loudspeaker. If you are unsure in any way about how to do this,
consult a building contractor or professional installer.
Connecting the Speakers
AMPLIFIER OR
RECEIVER
Speaker Pre-Conditioning (Break-In)
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