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Positioning Mythos Towers as Left/Right Main Speakers When used as left and right front speakers, the Mythos Towers can be placed right next to your TV with excellent results or may be separated by a distance greater than the width of the TV. As with any speaker, a greater separation (5 to 7 feet or more) will normally result in a bigger soundstage and this is recommended from a sonic point of view. Speakers may be angled in toward the listening position or left parallel with each other. Angling the speakers in (pointed directly at the listener) will result in a somewhat brighter, clearer sound with a sharper focus and a more solid central image (generally, we recommend this), while leaving the speakers parallel with each other will result in a less bright, warmer sound. Positioning Mythos Towers as Rear/Side Surrounds When used as rear or side surround speakers, Mythos Towers may be located on the side or behind the listeners. When used on the sides, take care never to locate the speakers forward of the listeners. If the speakers are placed on the rear wall, it is suggested that they be positioned fairly wide apart if possible. (For instance, if there is a couch in the center of the rear wall on which the listeners will sit, try to position the speakers wider apart than the couch.) Speaker Break-In Your Mythos loudspeakers should sound good right out of the box; however, an extended break-in period of 20-40 hours or more of normal playing is required to reach full performance capability. Break-in allows the suspensions to work in and results in fuller bass, a more open "blossoming" midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction. 4