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Another Zu Thread

Sorry - I'm sure this is in the archives, but I've been reading them for several hours and haven't come up with anything super definitive.

Can anybody comment on what setup works best with the Druids and/or the Definitions? I have read >10ft to the listener for the Definitions.

Does the floor material matter? I have read that they need to be placed on hard surfaces, not carpet - true?

They appear to work in a fairly standard triangle pattern - separated by X feet, user seated Y feet away.

Toe in? Do these speakers do the "head in a clamp thing" or does it support multiple listeners reasonably well?

Distance from back / side walls?

Any help would be appreciated, either in direct answers or point me to a thread that discusses all the physical setup issues.

-Kirk
kthomas
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I realized after reading Miklorsmith and Undertow's responses that the leveling question may be one of method/technique rather than hardware. I apologize if my earlier response seemed obvious.
bufford
32 posts
 
Right Tvad, my problem is getting the wobble out, that fourth spike is just really tough to get right.
tvad
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01-24-07: Bufford
Right Tvad, my problem is getting the wobble out, that fourth spike is just really tough to get right.

My speakers use four spikes as well. It takes some finessing.

BTW, the four spike issue is precisely the reason some speakers (and components) utilize a three spike/footer system. It's easier to level. Do the Definitions have a three spike pattern alternative?
drubin
3,240 posts
 
Lay off of Bartokfan, guys.
macrojack
1,292 posts
 
Definitions are strictly 4 point stance.
The Druids can be handled pretty easily. If you can get behind them, put a level across the back of the plinth and a CD jewel case under it. It helps to have someone else tilt it forward for adjustments but I have managed by myself. Just adjust the rear spikes until you have the gap and level positioning you need, and then do the same in the front. This should give you solid footing and an appropriate gap.
I found that carpet made this more difficult and I found the bass adjustment more effective if I put a piece of wood under the speaker. Someone on this forum said he used 12 inch square by 2 inch thick concrete pavers from Home Depot. That sounded like a good idea and I would have surely done it if I had not upgraded to a bigger Zu.
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