Monitor Audio GOLD Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire page 7

Setting Up
2 Channel Positioning
When arranging a 2 channel system, the listening position and the loudspeakers should form an equilateral
triangle. The speakers should be positioned approximately 6 - 10 feet (1.8 - 3m) apart. The ideal distance
from the rear wall varies depending on the speaker (see list below), however, they need to be a minimum of
3 feet (91cm) from the side walls.
• Gold 50 and Gold 100 8 - 18 inches (20 - 45cm)
• Gold 200 18 - 24 inches (45 - 60cm)
• Gold 300 upto 36 inches (91cm)
Experimentation is strongly advised when initially setting up the speakers, as environment and personal
closer to a wall. The opposite approach is recommended if there is excess bass. Also see the information
on page 11 refering to Port Bungs. If stereo imaging is being lost, try 'toeing' them in slightly. The sound
should appear to originate from the centre point between the speakers, not the actual speakers themselves.
AV Positioning
On pages 7 and 8, there are illustrations showing optimal positioning and some example room layouts for
AV applications.
feet apart (1.8m - 2.5m) and start with them about 10 inches (25cm) from the wall.
If the sound is too bass heavy or there is bass boom from the room when playing music (without a subwoofer),
try moving the loudspeakers slightly further away from the wall(s) or adjusting the crossover frequency
settings for the speakers and/ or sub. Also try changing the subwoofer's position. If this is not possible, then
try the supplied port bungs (not included in the Gold FX or Centre). Refer to Page 11.
The Gold Centre channel should be positioned so they are pointing at the viewing position and at approximate
ear height. If it is below or above ear height, use some rubber feet (small feet supplied) to angle it slightly.
The Gold FX's should be positioned in accordance with the below illustrations and instructions, and approx 2
feet (60cm) to the bottom of the speaker above ear height when in your listening position.
NOTE: When using 2 pairs of Gold FX in a 7.1 system, set the rear surround left speaker to 'Right'
and the rear surround right to 'Left' . This is required due to tweeter phasing. All four speakers need
to be set to di-pole mode.
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