Preventing Speaker Damage - Paradigm Monitor SE Série Manuel D'utilisateur

PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE

To prevent damage to your speakers, please read the following guidelines
before making any connections.
Amplifier Distortion—The #1 Culprit!
Amplifier distortion is the principle cause of speaker damage. When
listening at higher volume levels, your amplifier may run out of clean
power and begin to produce a distorted signal if levels are increased any
further. This will damage any brand of speaker very quickly. (See your
Authorized Paradigm Dealer for amplifier recommendations).
More Powerful Amplifiers are Safer
When choosing an amplifier, always select an amplifier with a power
rating greater than that of the speaker. Using a 100 Watts per
channel amplifier on a 50 Watts speaker allows the amplifier adequate
headroom in order to provide a distortion free signal. Conversely, using
a 40 Watts per channel amplifier on a 50 Watts speaker limits the
amplifier's headroom. This causes the amplifier to enter its distortion
level much sooner, potentially damaging the speaker.
Volume Control
Do not be fooled by the Volume Control of your receiver/preamplifier. It
only adjusts listening level—it is not a "power-output" dial. The amount of
amplifier power actually used at a given Volume Control setting depends
solely on the nature of the music you are listening to. At a given Volume
Control setting a quiet section of music will use less amplifier power than a
loud section. With typical pop-rock, jazz or large scale classical music the
rated output power of many receivers/amplifiers is often reached when
the Volume Control is between the "11" and "1" o'clock settings (with
bass/ treble and loudness controls not used—otherwise rated power may
be reached at even lower Volume Control settings).
Remember, all amplifiers produce distortion when operated beyond
their rated output power. The resulting distortion will damage all
speakers! Exercise caution! If you listen at loud levels, be careful to
listen for the point of audible distortion—if the speakers begin to sound
distressed, turn the Volume Control down or your speakers and/or
amplifier(s) will be damaged! This type of damage constitutes abuse
and is not covered by the warranty. If louder volumes are desired,
obtain a more powerful amplifier.
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