Genesis 350 se owners manual

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2 22 2 absolute fidelity A Message from Genesis Congratulations! You are now the owner of one of the finest loudspeaker systems in the world! Based on the technologies developed for our flagship model, the 350SE is the closest you can get to perfect sound reproduction if you do not have the space for a Genesis 1. The Genesis 350SE loudspeaker system was created for the music lover living in the metro-environment who knows (almost) no compromise. It is designed to reproduce music (and film) at live listening levels with virtually no restrictions on dynamic range, frequency response, or imaging capabilities. This is what we mean by absolute fidelity , the ability to reproduce the musical event faithfully, as was intended by the performer or filmmaker. Weighing in at 700lbs (318kg), 66.5inches (1.69m) tall, with a total of eight woofers, eight feet of midrange ribbon and thirty tweeters, the 350SE is an impressive sight! Please read this Owners Manual and Set-up Guide to get the maximum enjoyment out of your purchase. Also, if you have access to the internet, please check back at our website often. The address is www.genesisloudspeakers.com . We will put the latest updates, tips and tricks, and support for our owners on our website. Please write the purchase details of your Genesis 350SE loudspeakers here for future reference. Loudspeakers : ___________/ ___________ Amplifier : _____________________ __ Bought at: _____________________________ Date: _______

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3 33 3 absolute fidelity A Quick Star t Set-up Guide Now that you have your new Genesis 350SE loudspeaker system, we realize that you cant wait to hook it up and start playing! However, this is a big, complex system and we want you to set it up safely. So, please read this quick set up guide (even if your dealer is setting it up for you!) before you proceed. Unpacking The Genesis 350SE loudspeaker will arrive in 3 pieces. There are two shipping crates and one amplifier box. To remove the contents of the crates, you will need help. The 350SE loudspeakers weigh over 300lbs each (about the weight of a big, 6- foot man!), so we suggest a minimum of three strong people to move the speakers around. We will not be held liable for damage (to either the speakers or your backs!) during unpacking and setting up. Place the shipping crates on a flat surface. Unscrew only the bottom row of screws. Do not remove any other screws except the ones going along the outside bottom perimeter of the crate. Lift off the entire top part of the shipping crate and set this aside. You can then tilt the speakers off the crate, and remove the bottom. Take the big woofer cables you will find inside the shipping crates out. Remove the woofer amplifier and remote control from the box, and you now have the speakers and its amplifier unboxed, and ready to be positioned into your listening room. Placement of the 350SE Loudspeaker A good starting position for your 350SE is about one third the way into the room as measured from the rear wall (the wall you look at as you are seated listening to the speakers). You want to sit approximately two-thirds of the way in the room, again as measured from the rear wall. For many rooms, you may not have the space, and for these situations, having the speakers 20% of the way into