Focal ALPHA 50 EVO Manuel D'utilisation page 18

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U s e r m a n u a l
F
Once the layout is defined, you can use the four rubber
feet provided to decouple the loudspeakers from their
stand (fig. F). The distance and right/left orientation of
each loudspeaker allow you to control the width, centring
and overall coherence of the soundstage (left/right/centre),
which is at the root of the precision of your recordings.
330°
250°
H
Running-in
The transducers used in the ALPHA EVO loudspeakers are complex mechanical assemblies that require a running-in period
to operate at their best and to become acclimatised to the temperature and humidity conditions of your environment. The
length of time this takes can vary depending on the conditions and may extend over several weeks. Avoid listening to the
loudspeakers at a high volume for the first few hours. To reduce the process, we recommend operating the different products
for about twenty consecutive hours at medium volume, with music that is rich in bass frequencies. Once the transducers'
characteristics have stabilised, you will be able to enjoy the full potential of your Focal products.
EVO
30°
110°
G
Stereo positioning
We recommend that you position the loudspeakers so as
to achieve an equilateral triangle. The 3 corners are formed
by the listening position, the right loudspeaker and the left
loudspeaker (fig. G).
Multi-channel positioning
In the case of a 5.1 installation, we recommend you position
the loudspeakers in a circle so that they are equidistant from
the listening point. The central channel will be positioned at
0°, the front right channel at 30°, the rear right channel at
110°, the rear left channel at 250° and the front left channel
at 330° (fig. H).
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