Focal Kanta Manual De Uso página 9

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U s e r m a n u a l
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Recommendations for use
The behaviour of the loudspeakers depends on the acoustics of the listening room, on the correct
positioning of the loudspeakers within the room, and on the position of the listener.
It is possible to tweak each of these parameters to obtain or improve a desired effect.
Stereo perception is imprecise and poorly centred: try moving the loudspeakers closer together and/or
have them facing the listening point:
The sound is harsh, aggressive: the acoustics of your listening room are probably too reverberant.
Consider using sound-absorbing materials (carpets, upholstered furniture, tapestries, curtains, etc.) and
sound-reflecting materials (furniture) to absorb or diffuse resonance.
The sound is "flat", strangled: there are too many sound-absorbing materials in the room, the sound is
soaked up, it has no relief. Look for the best compromise between sound-absorbing and sound-reflecting
materials in your room.
In general, aim to have a reflective wall behind the loudspeakers for the sound to develop correctly. The wall
behind the listening area, on the other hand, should ideally be sound-absorbing to avoid rear reflections
"contaminating" the stereo image.
Furniture can be judiciously placed near the side walls of the room to diffuse sound waves and ensure
certain frequency ranges are not excited, particularly in the midrange (suppression of flutter echoes).
Spikes
Kanta floorstanding loudspeakers are equipped with decoupling spikes. These spikes give the floorstanding
loudspeakers very good stability, particularly on uneven floors. The height of the spikes supplied can be
adjusted to ensure the 4 spikes (fig. F) rest evenly on the floor to prevent any wobbling. Four spike pads
are also supplied to protect soft floors such as parquet, etc. (fig. G).
Break-in period
The speaker drivers used in Kanta loudspeakers are complex mechanical components which require a
certain time to adapt to operate at their best and to become acclimatised to the temperature and humidity
of the listening environment. This break-in period varies depending on the climate and may last a few
weeks. To reduce the break-in period, we recommend operating the loudspeakers for approximately
twenty consecutive hours. Once the loudspeakers' characteristics have totally stabilised, you will be able
to enjoy your Kanta loudspeakers' performance to the full.
Special precautions
The only maintenance required for the Kanta loudspeakers is dusting with a dry cloth. If you loudspeaker
becomes dirty, we recommend simply cleaning it with a damp cloth.
Never use solvents, detergents, alcohol-based or corrosive products, scrapers or scourers to clean the
surface of a loudspeaker.
Keep the loudspeakers away from sources of heat.