Speaker
Break-In
Your BP lOBs should sound good right out
of
the box; however, an
extended break-in period
of
20-40 hours or more
of
fairly loud playing
is required to reach full performance capability. Break-in allows the
suspensions
to
work in and results in fuller bass, a more open "blos-
soming" midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.
Positioning
the
BP
10B5 in Your
Room
It is important, because
of
the BP lOB's unique bipolar (front and
rear) radiation pattern, that some simple set-up recommendations be
followed in order to assure optimum performance in your room.
Please remember that although these recommendations are usually
valid, all rooms and listening set-ups are somewhat unique, so do not
be afraid to experiment with the speakers. Remember, whatever
sounds best to you is correct.
In most rooms the speakers should be placed 6 to
12
inches from
the rear wall in order to allow the rear radiated sound to freely reflect
off the back wall. Placement closer to the rear wall will increase the
bass output while placement further from the rear wall will decrease
the bass output.
The speakers should usually be placed 6 to 8 feet apart and kept
away from the side walls and corners. A good rule
of
thumb is to
place the speakers separated by one half the length
of
the wall they are
positioned along, and each speaker one quarter the length
of
the back
wall away from the side wall.
Speakers may be angled in towards the listening position or left par-
allel with the rear wall. Generally, we recommend angling the speak-
ers in which will result in a somewhat brighter, clearer, more detailed
sound with a more focused central image. Leaving the speakers paral-
lel with the wall will result in a less bright, more diffuse sound. Try to
leave the space on the sides
of
the speakers as open and as unobstruct-
ed as possible so that there will be no interference with the rear radiat-
ed sound.
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