PQS-201 Mk II User Manual

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Figure 4. Adjusting a Spike Nut

Listening Room Layout

The following points will help you optimise your listening room layout.

1. The left and right sides of the room should be symmetrical. If the room is asymmetrical, this will degrade the quality of the stereo image. This is because most of the sound energy that you hear is reflected before it reaches your ears.

2. Place the loudspeakers symmetrically in the room, i.e. the same distance from the centre line of the room and the same distance from the front wall.

3. Avoid placing the loudspeakers similar distances from the side and front walls, as this may lead to an uneven bass response

4. Avoid having any hard surfaces between your listening position and the loudspeakers. This will generate additional reflections that may degrade the stereo image. For this reason, where ever possible, equipment should be located at the side of the room. If you have a hard floor (wood or tile), it may be advantageous to place a carpet on the floor covering the area between the loudspeakers and the listening position, as this will reduce unwanted early reflections.

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Avoid having the listening position closer than 1.2m from the rear wall as early reflections from this wall will degrade the stereo image.

Placement When Used as Front Loudspeakers

Stands

The PQS-201 Mk II may be placed on stands or on a shelf. The DDD driver should be at approximately ear level when you are in the listening position. A dedicated PQS Stand is available from German Physiks – figure 5.

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