Owner's Manual

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4. Installing CWM6 Series Speakers
Multi-channel Audio Applications
For applications where multiple CWM6 Series speakers
are to be used for multi-channel audio visual systems,
the left and right front speakers should be located
either side of the screen approximately 0.5m (20 in)
away. The centre channel speaker should be located
either directly above or below the screen or, in the case
of an acoustically transparent screen, directly behind.
Surround channel CWM6 Series speakers should be
located just behind and either side of the listening
position. Try to avoid corner locations for any of the
speakers and to ensure that acoustic environment
around each front and surround speaker is similar.
Note: Different acoustic environments might be,
for example, a bare wall and a heavily curtained
window.
Note: The nature of the installation of wall speakers
means that it is sometimes impractical to locate
them in the acoustically ideal positions. In these
cases they should be located as close as is
practical to the ideal positions. Your local Bowers &
Wilkins retailer will be able to offer advice if required.
Note: CWM6 Series drive units create stray
magnetic fields. We recommend that magnetically
sensitive items such as CRT screens and magnetic
cards for example, are kept at least 0.5m (20 in)
from the speaker. LCD, OLED and plasma screens
are not affected by magnetic fields.
To install a CWM6 Series speaker, proceed as
described in the following paragraphs:
4.1 Using the supplied cut-out template, mark a cut
line on the existing wall. Check the cut line denes
the correct dimensions. Cut along the line with an
appropriate tool to create a rectangular aperture in the
wall.
Note: Ensure that there is enough free space
internally adjacent to the aperture for the
QuickDogs™.
Note: To reduce the possibility of the wall buzzing
or rattling, adhesive mastic can be applied between
the studs and sheetrock in the vicinity of the
speaker aperture.
The appropriate position for CWM6 Series speakers
within the listening environment will depend on their
specic application:
General Background Audio Applications:
For applications where single CWM6 Series speakers
are required to operate independently to provide
background audio, they can be located substantially as
installation convenience and architecture dictate. The
only acoustic constraint to bear in mind is that corner
locations will result in signicantly emphasised low
frequencies and should be avoided.
Stereo Audio Applications:
For applications where a pair of CWM6 Series
speakers is to be used for conventional stereo
reproduction, they should be located between 3m
(10 ft) and 5m (16.5 ft) apart and a similar distance
in front of the listening area. Try to avoid corner
locations for the speakers and to ensure that acoustic
environment around each speaker is similar.
Note: Different acoustic environments might be,
for example, a bare wall and a heavily curtained
window.
3. Positioning CWM6 Series Speakers