TO AVOID SPEAKER DAMAGE
Don't be fooled by your amplifier's volume
control. It adjusts listening level—it does not indicate power
output . If your speakers begin to sound harsh or grating,
or if you hear the bass breaking up, turn the volume down
immediately or you will damage your speakers! This type of
damage constitutes abuse and is not covered by the warranty!
LISTENING OUTDOORS
Outdoors there are no walls to contain sound . Background
noise is louder and the distance listeners are from the
speaker(s) is usually greater . Achieving a reasonable listening
level can be more difficult . The tendency is to turn up the
volume, however this may disturb neighbors and when turned
up too high, can seriously damage the speakers or your
amplifier .
OFF SEASON SPEAKER COVER
During the off season, when your speakers are not in use for
prolonged periods, you can cover your speakers from the
elements using the cover included . This cover is breathable,
while protecting your speaker for harsh, inclement weather .
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Tone controls and equalizers can demand even more power
from an amplifier, lowering the point at which it produces
clipping distortion . Use them sparingly, if at all, and do not
use them when listening at loud levels .
The solution? In larger areas we recommend using multiple
MartinLogan Outdoor Living Series speakers . Using more
speakers ensures that sound is evenly distributed, allowing for
reasonable listening levels at lower volumes . Demand on the
amplifier is reduced and neighbors are not disturbed . Think
of it this way: When lighting a large outdoor area, using
multiple floodlights on a dimmer set to a low setting is far
more effective than using a single floodlight with the dimmer
set to high .
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