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INCORPORATING
RINGMAT & STATMAT PRODUCTS INTO YOUR SYSTEM
To achieve the best results with our
isolation and other products, we suggest that you check the
following:
1. Where
any shelf or platform supporting components (such as a turntable,
compact disc or DVD player, amplifier, tuner, etc.) can be used
either way up, a good tip is to alternately try both ways. One way
up should give a noticeably better sound than with the other.
2. Our
decoupling and other Ringmat and Statmat products correct phase
distortion and other anomalies in the music signal caused by
vibrations and resonance. In turn, this affects the coincidence of
direct and reflected waveforms, so that some small change in
loudspeaker placement may be necessary to realign timing whenever
one of our products is introduced into a sound reproduction system. This advice is not unique to our products. A similar adjustment may
be required whenever introducing other manufacturers’ products and
accessories. Accordingly, check the position of each speaker in
relation to a rear wall, the distance each speaker is from the other
and the extent to which they are each “toed-in” (to tighten imagery
and adjust relationships in distance to rear and side walls). Depending upon the accuracy of the system, an adjustment of 3 to 6mm
either way may be all that is needed, though sometimes more is
required if there is still a problem.
Depending upon the ease with which a
speaker can be moved and the manner in which it is supported, it may
be possible to ascertain the correct position simply by listening to
each speaker in turn whilst “leaning” or “swivelling” it in each
direction. Concentrate on changes in the timing, clarity and
transparency of the sound as this is done. Do NOT attempt this if
the speaker is not suitably under control. Ensure it cannot topple,
cause damage to itself or to its supports. Where necessary, seek
help with holding the speaker and check that there is no risk to the
cables or to any connections.
© Copyright May 2003
Ringmat Developments
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