Paradigm GO10SW Garden Oasis Satellites Manual - Page 15

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! 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. 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. The solution? In larger areas we recommend using multiple Paradigm Garden Oasis 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. 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. EN | 14