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OPTIMIZING THE SOUND
XA 60 Crossover Controls
Setting the Placement Switch
(Input Terminal Plate, far left switch)
Freestanding placement:
uSet the Bass Loading Switch to Normal.
Boundary placement:
uSet the Bass Loading Switch to Boundary.
Asymmetrical placement:
uBased on your room layout, you might find that one
speaker performs best in the Boundary setting, and
the other in the Normal setting. Use the following
information as guidelines. Don’t be afraid to make
final settings by ear to suit your taste.
Setting the Treble Level
(Middle Switch)
uThe Treble Level Control contours the brightness of
the XA Tower. Turn the Treble Control to “+” to
increase the high-frequency output in situations in
which the XA Tower sounds dull.
uTurn the Treble Control to “–” when the XA Tower is
overly bright, especially in highly reflective rooms.
uThe “+” position is closer to anechoically flat,
although the “–” position is preferable for many
recordings.
uThe ”–” position is similar to a processor “cinema re-
EQ” setting.
Setting the Rear-Firing Tweeter
(Input Terminal Plate, far right switch)
uThe rear-firing tweeter adds spaciousness and
ambiance to the soundstage, and is particularly
effective when the XA Tower is placed at least 12
inches (30cm) from a back wall.
Turn the Rear-Firing Tweeter OFF When:
uThe XA Tower is placed directly against a back wall.
uThe soundstage sounds too bright for your taste.
POWER-HANDLING
The power recommendation for the system assumes you
will operate the amplifier in a way that will not produce
distortion. All speakers can be damaged by a modest
amplifier if it is producing distortion. If you hear a gritty
noise or other signs of strain, immediately turn down
the volume. Prolonged or repeated operation of your
speakers with a distorted signal can cause damage that
is not covered by the warranty.
CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKERS
For Painted Finishes (Including baffles, backs,
bases, and metal grilles.)
uUse a soft terry cloth towel slightly dampened with
water, glass cleaner or a diluted mild detergent. The
towel should be just damp enough to wipe the
surface clean without leaving a trail of moisture. Be
very careful to not apply pressure to the fronts of
the drive units.
uDo not use abrasive cleaners or any cleaner
containing chemicals harsher than those found in
glass cleaner.
For Oiled Natural Wood Finishes
To remove dust and fingerprints, use the same technique
as above.
uIf your veneer begins to dry, apply a light coat of
rose or lemon wood oil. This should return the wood
to its original richness.
uDo not use spray waxes. These will create a buildup
and eventually cause the veneer to appear dull.
Note: Your veneers appearance and color will
naturally mature and perhaps darken over time.
uAvoid placing speakers in extreme conditions. If
direct sunlight is unavoidable, be sure that there is
nothing partially covering the veneer in order to
prevent “tan lines”.
uAvoid placing speakers where they could be subjected
to standing water. It will cause the wood to swell,
breaking apart glue joints and ruining the air seal.
Grilles
You can remove the grilles from the speaker system and
wipe them with a damp cloth to remove any dust.
