Triangle Magellan User Manual
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BEFORE THE INITIAL START-UP OF YOUR SYSTEM
Before the initial start-up of your system, all components must be off. Verify all connection patterns. Pay
particular attention to the polarity of each connection: the negative poles of the amplifier and loudspeaker
together and the positive poles of the amplifier and the loudspeaker together.
POSITIONING
The positioning of a loudspeaker is always a delicate exercise. This step has been simplified by the technology
applied during Magellan’s design phase. The wide sound dispersion of the loudspeaker (front and rear
midrange/treble) limits noise and reflection caused by the surrounding walls.
However, certain situations are to be avoided:
Avoid all rooms that are too reverberating, such as rooms with tiled flooring without carpeting and windows
without drapes or curtains.
Your listening zone must not be too close to the loudspeakers: minimum 2 m. A minimum distance of 2 m is
also recommended between the loudspeakers to guarantee an optimum quality stereo effect.
If possible, position the loudspeakers so that the sound is directed down the length of the room.
Avoid placing them in the corners of the room as this increases the possibility of resonance inherent to the
room and allow for a minimum space of 40 cm between the wall and the loudspeaker.
The two following examples demonstrate the two extremes for the loudspeakers’ acceptance angle.
AMPLIFIER
Plan to use a good quality amplifier (the results will speak for themselves) and one of sufficient
power. It is preferable to use a powerful amp in a reasonable fashion, which presents less chance of
sound distortion, than to “push” a weak amp beyond its limits and risk seriously shortening the life
of your loudspeakers.