User Manual

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ConneCtion
Turn your amplifier
off before making or breaking any
signal connections!
These speakers are designed with easy-to-use push-
style binding posts that accept bare wire (fig. 1).
Assign the same color to the (+) and (–) terminals
on both the speaker and the amplifier. Make certain
that all connections are tight.
• Use an amp that approximately matches the
speaker’s specified power handling.
• To avoid damage, turn down the volume if
the speaker is distorting, sounds harsh, or the
bass begins to break up.
• Tone controls and equalizers may increase
the likelihood of distortion, especially at high
volumes. Use these setting sparingly.
ProteCt Your investment
When you first begin to play your speakers, they
will sound a bit bass shy. This is due to the high
quality, long-life components used in the drivers.
Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90
dB (moderate listening levels) before any critical
listening.
Break-in
Achieving Superior Imaging
These MartinLogan in-wall and in-ceiling speak-
ers offer superb imaging and flexible placement in
nearly any location. However, for best performance
and imaging place speakers equidistant from one
another and avoid physical obstructions between
the speaker and primary listening position.
Balancing Hard vs Soft Surfaces Improves High-
and Mid-Frequency Performance
Rooms that are “over damped” with carpeting,
drapes, and other sound absorbers can cause
your system to sound dull and lifeless. On the other
hand, rooms can have so many hard surfaces that
the system sounds like a gymnasium. Experiment
by adding or removing soft surfaces until you find
a mix that sounds good to you.
Choosing a Mounting Location
Install the Edge and Axis speakers between wall studs.
sPeaker PLaCement
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