C-Series Loudspeakers C4 Tower C1, C3 Bookshelf C-LCR now hear this.
NHT’s C- Series represents our best efforts in passive loudspeaker design. The C- Series is based on the same design fundamentals that established NHT’s reputation for accuracy and high perfomance, and adds new driver and cabinet technology which reduce distortion and improve dispersion. The result is a more articulate, more musical listening experience. The following Setup Guide will help you unpack, connect, and place your new C- Series loudspeakers in your listening room.
Placement NHT’s C-3 and C-1 speakers can be placed on stands, on shelves or hung on the wall. Given the high performance of these models, NHT recommends placement at close to ear level to achieve maximum fidelity. The C-1 is a 2-way design and stereo imaging will benefit from a slight “toe-in” towards the listening position. The rest of the C-series are all 3-way designs and can be placed without any toe-in angle.
Here are some tips for maximizing the performance of your speaker system: ► ► ► ► ► ► Position the speaker 1.5 times as far away from you as they are from each other. (Fig. 3) Left and Right speakers should be equidistant from the listening position. Try to keep tweeter height close to ear level when in the listening position. Bookshelf speakers should be placed upright. Try to keep the speakers flush with the front edge of shelves or cabinets.
Unfortunately many rooms will not allow ideal placement. As a general rule, try to keep the rear channel speakers equidistant from the center of the listening area. If the rear speakers have to be close to the main seating area, we recommend adding time delay in your surround processor to make them seem farther away, and make sure they are placed, above the heads of the listeners.
Maintenance Your NHT speakers will require little if any maintenance under normal use. Try to avoid exposing them to direct, sustained sunlight, high temperatures or moisture. Cabinets can best be dusted using a clean, soft chamois cloth. The finish on your speakers is durable but dry rough cloth and/or excessive force can leave fine scratches over time. Try to avoid using liquid cleaners and household furniture polish, particularly around the speaker components.
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