Bose Powered Acoustimass 5 Series II Owner's guide - Page 11

Distance Between Cube Arrays.In average-sized listening rooms, you get the best stereo sound with the cube arrays placed 0 6 to 12 feet (approximately 1.8 - 3.6 m)apart. Adjusting the Combination ofDirect andReflectedSound.The cube arrays are adjustable (each cube swivels) to provide a combination of reflected and direct sound, resulting in a balanced, lifelike stereo image throughout the listening area. With one cube in each array angled toward a wall (for reflected sound) and the other cube in each array facing directly into the room, as illustrated in Figure 8, the music doesn't appear to come directly from the speakers, but rather, from a musical sound stage that surrounds you. m Experiment with the angles of the cubes until tQ you find the arrangement that sounds best in (71 your room and best suits your musical taste. There is no "correct" position for the cube arrays or the angle between them, although the most lifelike sound will be achieved by providing a balance of reflected and direct sound. Remember that when you are using a balance of reflected and direct sound, you may also use the room compensation controls to help you achieve the desired sound effect. You can also use the cube arrays with both cubes facing forward. While this position eliminates the benefits of combining reflected and direct sound, it may be appropriate for very small listening areas (such as desks or cubicles). For video applications, angling the top half of each array inward slightly will improve on-screen localization. The cube arrays are magnetically shielded, and will not affect TV picture quality. Figure 8 • Adjusting the combination of reflected and direct sound (cube arrays not to scale). Feel free to experiment with the setting that sounds best in your listening room. 11