Connection; Protect Your Investment; Break-In; Speaker Placement - Martin Logan Sistine 4XC Mode D'emploi

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WARNING! Turn your amplifier
off before making or breaking any
signal connections!
These speakers are designed with easy-to-use push-
style binding posts that accept bare wire (fig. 1).
Assign the same color to the (+) and (–) terminals
on both the speaker and the amplifier. Make sure
that all connections are tight.
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• Use an amp that approximately matches the
speaker's specified power handling.
• To avoid damage, turn down the volume if
the speaker is distorting, sounds harsh, or the
bass begins to break up.
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When you first begin to play your speakers, they
will sound a bit bass shy, due to the high qual-
ity, long-life components used in the drivers. Allow
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Peaker LaCement

Achieving Superior Imaging

These MartinLogan in-ceiling speakers offer superb
imaging and flexible placement in nearly any loca-
tion. However, for best performance and imaging
place speakers equidistant from one another and
avoid physical obstructions between the speaker
and primary listening position.
Balancing Hard vs . Soft Surfaces Improves High-
and Mid-Frequency Performance
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• Tone controls and equalizers may increase
the likelihood of distortion, especially at high
volumes. Use these setting sparingly.
approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB (mod-
erate listening levels) before any critical listening.
Rooms that are "overdamped" with carpeting,
drapes, and other sound absorbers can cause your
system to be dull and lifeless. On the other hand,
rooms can have so many hard surfaces that the
system sounds like a gymnasium. Experiment by
adding or removing soft surfaces until you find a
mix that is right for you.

Choosing a Mounting Location

Install the Sistine 4XC between ceiling joists. Be