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5. Installation and Placement

It is generally understood that placement of subwoofers is very flexible. While subwoofers do offer more latitude in

placement due to the long wavelengths at low frequencies, technically, there is an ideal place in a given room for

optimum subwoofer performance. The DW 1 is a woofer, not a subwoofer. And the superior performance of the DW

1, as compared to a subwoofer, is due in part, to extremely wide bandwidth (flat to 5 kHz). The DW 1 can

seamlessly cross over at a higher frequency to any of the limited bandwidth "Maggie" models. However, the higher

crossover points require proper time alignment to achieve the most seamless blend between the DW 1 and the

limited bandwidth Magneplanar. Therefore, the DW 1 should be equi-distance from the listener to limited bandwidth

Magneplanar. Minor adjustments from that position are often necessary for "fine tuning" as described under

"Phasing" below.

As a general rule, dipole speakers produce the deepest and most linear bass and midbass when positioned

approximately 4-6 feet from the front wall or 1/3 of the way into a room. This rule may conflict with the necessity to

have correct time alignment with the "small" Maggies. Since rooms vary greatly, these setup instructions are

principles of operation and specific and detailed instructions are not possible. Magnepan and our dealers can

provide advice on the specifics of your room.

The DW 1 will give the lowest frequency response if a boundary is used to reduce dipole cancellation of bass

frequencies. A placement along a wall or next to a cabinet or piece of furniture as shown in Fig. 2 will reduce dipole

cancellation.

The DW 1 should be oriented so it is perpendicular to the side wall and playing down the length of the room as

shown in Fig. 2. By placing the speaker perpendicular to the sidewall, the speaker is off-axis to the listener and

achieves a faster roll-off rate of higher frequencies.

Fig. 2

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