M50, m60 and m80 speakers user manual ™ ®.
3 introduction thanks for choosing a newton series speaker. The m50, m60 and m80 all feature the finest drivers, precision internal crossover circuitry, and an elegant enclosure design. The design team at cambridge soundworks believes there is no better combination of audiophile-level attention to d...
4 mounting the m50 on a wall: there is a metal insert in the back of the m50 with 1/4-20 threads. The recommended bracket (avail- able from cambridge soundworks) is the vogel’s ® satellite 5 (part number a1sat5bl for black or a1sat5wh for white). For stability, the speaker should be installed on the...
5 5 the following suggestions assume you have some flexibility regarding where you place your speakers. Don’t be too concerned if your situation and listening environment dictate the speakers’ position. The speakers will still provide convincing, lifelike sound. • avoid facing a speaker parallel to ...
6 placing the speakers on a flat surface: the m50, m60, and m80 may be positioned vertically or horizontally on any flat, stable surface. We recom- mend you apply the self-adhesive feet to the bottom surface of the enclosures. The feet protect the finish of the speakers and the supporting surface, a...
7 m80 tweeter/mid-range position the m80’s tweeter/mid-range mounting plate comes factory-aligned for vertical enclosure orientation at or below ear level (see diagram vertical position). Invert the speaker when it is placed above ear level. You can also invert and replace the grille panel to restor...
8 8 8 use at least 18 gauge speaker cable for short runs (under 15 feet). Use 16 gauge or heavier speaker cable for longer runs. 1. Determine how long the speaker cable should be for each speaker. Cut the speaker cable into the appropriate lengths. 2. Strip 1/2" of insulation from the two individual...
9 9 using the speakers with powered subwoofers: use the following low-pass (high filter) setting on your powered subwoofer: m50 - 100 hz m60 - 60 hz m80 - 50 hz some powered subwoofers provide simple, passive “high-pass” networks in series with their main speaker output circuits. These outputs are a...
10 warning about excessive amplifier distortion operating a receiver (of any power rating) beyond its maximum undistorted output level creates distortion – added high frequency sound not part of the musical program. Distortion dramatically increases the internal operating temperature of a speaker an...
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