User Manual

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Introduction
Welcome to the family! First off, you have great taste in loudspeakers. At Cerwin-Vega!, deep bass and great
highs are a way of life. Nice to know you share our passion for music. Our company has been in business
since 1953. And we consider you to be the newest member of the family.
Placement
Placement (SL-5M bookshelf speakers)
For left and right channels, place the speakers so that the tweeters
are at ear level (i.e., normal seated position) and are on either side
of the video receiver or monitor. You can place the speakers on
bookshelves or use speaker stands. For use as a rear channel
surround speaker, avoid corners of the room.
Placement (SL-45C, SL-25C center channel speakers)
The Center Channel Speaker should be in the middle between the
front left and right main speakers and face toward the
viewing/listening area. The tweeter should be at ear level (i.e.,
normal seated position).
Placement (SL-8, SL-28, SL-12, SL-15 floor standing speakers)
For left and right front channels, place the speakers so they are equal distance from each other and the ideal
listening position (see illustration). The tweeter should be at ear level (i.e., normal seated position).
Notes:
• Do not place any objects of any type, such as television displays or decorative items, on any Cerwin-
Vega! speakers. The objects may be at risk of damage and can affect the natural sound.
• Keep the path from the speakers to the listening area free from obstructions (e.g., furniture, potted
plants, etc.).
• If the room is “live” (e.g., plaster walls, wood floors, glass windows, etc.) and produces echoes, try
closing the drapes, adding a throw rug, or consider using sound-absorbing panels.
• Cerwin-Vega! products can produce intense low frequencies, so don’t be surprised to initially hear
rattles and buzzes coming from furniture and other objects; try repositioning or removing offending
suspects (e.g., vase on mantle) or placing felt pads under vibrating items.
 If the bass is too prominent, try moving the speakers away from the walls. If you need more bass,
move the speakers closer to the rear walls. For good stereo imaging, keep the speakers about 1-1/2
feet (45 cm) away from the sidewalls and 1 foot (30 cm) out from the rear wall and about 6 feet (2
meters) from each other.