Focal KANTA N1 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

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Recommendations for use
The behaviour of the loudspeakers depends on the acoustics of the listening room, on the correct positioning
of the loudspeakers within the room, and on the position of the listener.
It is possible to tweak each of these parameters to obtain or improve a desired effect.
Stereo perception is imprecise and poorly centred: try moving the loudspeakers closer together and/or
have them facing the listening point:
The sound is harsh, aggressive: the acoustics of your listening room are probably too reverberant. Consider
using sound-absorbing materials (carpets, upholstered furniture, tapestries, curtains, etc.) and sound-
reflecting materials (furniture) to absorb or diffuse resonance.
The sound is "flat", strangled: there are too many sound-absorbing materials in the room, the sound is
soaked up, it has no relief. Look for the best compromise between sound-absorbing and sound-reflecting
materials in your room.
In general, aim to have a reflective wall behind the loudspeakers for the sound to develop correctly. The wall
behind the listening area, on the other hand, should ideally be sound-absorbing to avoid rear reflections
"contaminating" the stereo image.
Furniture can be judiciously placed near the side walls of the room to diffuse sound waves and ensure certain
frequency ranges are not excited, particularly in the midrange (suppression of flutter echoes).
Spikes
Kanta floorstanding loudspeakers are equipped with decoupling spikes. These spikes give the floorstanding
loudspeakers very good stability, particularly on uneven floors. The height of the spikes supplied can be
adjusted to ensure the 4 spikes (fig. F) rest evenly on the floor to prevent any wobbling. Four spike pads are
also supplied to protect soft floors such as parquet, etc. (fig. G).
To fit the pads, tilt the loudspeaker slightly and place a pad underneath each spike, one by one.
We strongly recommend that two people do this together, paying particular attention when your
hands get near to the spikes, owing to the risk of injury.
Silicone pads (Kanta N° 1 , Kanta Center)
Kanta N°1 bookshelf and center speakers include silicone pads to protect the bottom of the speakers. To place
the speakers on a shelf or a furniture, please stick the silicone pads before use (fig. J).
Securing the Kanta N°1 bookshelf loudspeaker to the stand
The Kanta N° 1 loudspeaker can be secured to its stand using the screws supplied (fig. H).
Make sure the Kanta No. 1 loudspeaker is stable while it is being assembled on the stand to prevent
it from falling off. The speaker must be firmly secured to the stand (screws properly tightened).
Foam Bung for Bass Tuning (Kanta N°1)
This foam bung allows you to make some fine adjustments to the bass performance of your loudspeakers.
The Kanta N°1 loudspeaker has been designed to reproduce deep bass in an even manner for a «free space»
position. If you position your loudspeakers close to a wall, bass frequencies are further enhanced. Similarly,
some rooms have an acoustic that exaggerates low bass. The foam bung allows you to reduce the amount
of energy from the port tube to reduce bass levels and improve damping in such situations. It is advised that
you use the foam bung for both loudspeakers. To do so, insert the foam bung into the port tube as shown in
Figure I.
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