Cambridge SoundWorks 3 User Guide
6
Optimizing The Sound
Of Your System
Of Your System
A small change in speaker
placement can have a large effect on
the sound. Program material varies
greatly, so be sure to listen to a
variety of recordings to prevent
being misled by unusual character-
istics of a particular recording. Let
your ears be the guide, and trust
them. When the
placement can have a large effect on
the sound. Program material varies
greatly, so be sure to listen to a
variety of recordings to prevent
being misled by unusual character-
istics of a particular recording. Let
your ears be the guide, and trust
them. When the
Tower III speakers
sound right to you, you’ve found
the best placement.
the best placement.
Amplifier Power
At high volume levels, if the sound
is consistently “grainy” or “gritty,”
or there is noticeable distortion on
deep bass, you may be overdriving
(“clipping”) your amplifier or
receiver. Turn down the volume
control until the symptoms
disappear. If this level is not loud
enough for you, you may need a
more powerful amplifier or receiver.
is consistently “grainy” or “gritty,”
or there is noticeable distortion on
deep bass, you may be overdriving
(“clipping”) your amplifier or
receiver. Turn down the volume
control until the symptoms
disappear. If this level is not loud
enough for you, you may need a
more powerful amplifier or receiver.
For Dolby Digital
®
Systems:
You need to configure the “speaker
size” on most Dolby Digital
size” on most Dolby Digital
®
receivers. If the
Tower III speakers
are used without a subwoofer, set
the speaker size option of your
receiver to “LARGE” and the
subwoofer option to “OFF.” Dolby
Surround
the speaker size option of your
receiver to “LARGE” and the
subwoofer option to “OFF.” Dolby
Surround
®
receivers (without Dolby
Digital) do not have size selection
for the main speakers.
for the main speakers.
If more than dusting is needed, the
vinyl finish on your
vinyl finish on your
Tower III
speakers can be cleaned with a
window or vinyl cleaning product.
Avoid spraying any cleaner directly
onto the speaker grilles to prevent
damage.
Dust may be removed from the top
of the grille panels with the brush
attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
If you choose to operate the
speakers with the grille panels
removed, dust may accumulate on
the edges of the woofers, midranges
or tweeters. This will not affect the
performance of the system, and we
advise against trying to clean
the drivers.
window or vinyl cleaning product.
Avoid spraying any cleaner directly
onto the speaker grilles to prevent
damage.
Dust may be removed from the top
of the grille panels with the brush
attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
If you choose to operate the
speakers with the grille panels
removed, dust may accumulate on
the edges of the woofers, midranges
or tweeters. This will not affect the
performance of the system, and we
advise against trying to clean
the drivers.
Cleaning
The Cabinets
The Cabinets
Tower III
Size
33
3
/
4
” x 9
1
/
4
” x 12
1
/
4
”
Woofer
8”
Tweeter
1”
Impedance
8 ohms (nominal)
Weight
65 pounds
Specifications