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Monitor Supreme 102, 202: if possible, the cross-over frequency for the front and rear channels should
be adjusted to approximately 80 Hz in the AV receiver's set-up. Otherwise all the recommendations made
in the previous chapter also apply.
MAGNAT MONITOR SUPREME CENTER 252
The Monitor Supreme Center 252 loudspeaker visually and acoustically ideally matches the other Monitor
Supreme models. The loudspeaker is placed immediately on or under the television set. Otherwise please
adhere to the general recommendations outlined in the previous chapters.
MAGNAT MONITOR SUPREME SUBWOOFERS
The active subwoofers of the Monitor Supreme line visually and acoustically ideally match the loudspeakers
in the Monitor Supreme series. Please refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with this
product.
CONNECTING TO AN AV RECEIVER
Figs. 3 and 4 show two different methods of connecting to AV receivers.
Fig. 3: AV receiver without subwoofer output.
Fig. 4: AV receiver with subwoofer output.
HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VALUABLE SPEAKERS
All MAGNAT loudspeakers are designed and built for optimum sound reproduction with the tone controls
in the central position – i.e. with "linear" amplifier output. Turning up the bass and treble controls too far
delivers more power to the woofers and/or tweeters, and at high volumes this can actually destroy the
speaker units!
If the output of your amplifier is significantly higher than the rated power handling capacity of your
speakers extremely high volumes can physically destroy your speakers. This doesn't actually happen
often but you should be aware that it is possible.
Weak amplifiers with low output ratings can actually be more dangerous for your speakers at medium
volumes because weak amplifiers may overload much faster than powerful ones and this causes
measurable and audible distortion, which is extremely dangerous to your loudspeakers.
Always turn the volume down immediately as soon as you hear distortion! If you like listening to loud music
make sure that your amplifier can deliver at least as much power as the speakers' power-handling rating.
THE SOUND YOU CAN'T HEAR...
Amplifiers, tuners and CD players can all produce inaudible high-frequency signals – and this doesn't
only apply to cheap products. If your tweeters fail at low or medium volumes you should have a qualified
technician check your system components for dangerous inaudible signals.
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