Ibis 500 Owner's Manual - Ibis
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Dear IBIS Customer,
Congratulations on your fine new loudspeakers and thank you very much for choosing IBIS!
You have made an excellent choice. The high-quality speakers produced by IBIS are bringing
you a pleasant surprise!
Please study the instructions and information below carefully before using your new
loudspeakers.
H
Series Loudspeakers
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This booklet contains information on the IBIS H series loudspeaker range, with the exception
of the H subwoofer which has its own manual.
THE H SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS IN STEREO MODE
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Amplifiers with power outputs between those noted in the loudspeaker specifications will
generally be adequate, although more powerful amplifiers can be used if care is taken to
avoid overdriving the loudspeakers.
Always use the volume control with discretion, and reduce the level immediately should the
loudspeakers begin to distort.
Amplifiers capable of less than 25 Watts per channel output are best avoided because they
will restrict the dynamic range. Such amplifiers may also cause damage to the loudspeakers if
they are driven beyond their capability in an attempt to obtain high volume levels.
The clipping distortion produced when an amplifier is driven beyond its normal output
capablity can be very destructive. A powerful amplifier operating well inside its capability will
generally be less likely to damage your loudspeakers than a lower power amplifier operating
beyond its capacity.
NOTE:
Do not make or break loudspeaker connections to the amplifier when it is turned on!
POSITIONING
IBIS loudspeakers are designed to be positioned as specified. Space should be left behind
the loudspeakers to allow proper operation of rear firing reflex ports and to ensure
establishment of good stereo image depth. Some experimentation may be necessary to
establish the ideal position within your listening room.
Begin by postioning the loudspeakers about 20cm from the rear wall and gradually move
them out a little until you achive the best balance between bass weight and definition.
Avoid placing the loudspeakers in corners because this may cause a doubling of low