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Old 12-17-2011, 12:01 PM
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The installation went perfectly. Having owned some really large speakers in the past helped. I also had thoroughly read the OM and had a very good idea about placement. Turned out to be very close to my calculations: 9.25' between the tweeters and ear height of 36" and a lenght of 10'11" from the tweeters to the ears with proper toe in. I already knew the zone of neutrality and knew that I wanted the rear of the speaker to be a little less than 3' from the rear wall (just as the OM suggests). The key is to set the listening position beforehand and dial the speaker to the listening position. Since I have had many speakers of different varieties in this room I know the room very well. Bottom line: the Maxx is a room friendly speaker so speaker positioning was not difficult. The dealer was amazed at the ease of installation because I had it all thought out beforehand, including masking tape of the floor marking where I thought the speaker should be placed. The sound is amazing. I'll have many pics to post and specific comments about the sound upcoming. I know there are very few novices on this website but I thought it reasonable to describe the thought that went into the installation. You make it easy for the dealer by giving him multiple places to stage the unloading that is protected and dry. Then store the crates very carefully in a safe dry secure area. By making the task extremely easy for the dealer, their energies can be focused on not damaging the speaker. The grills are on, the music is fantastic, I have not yet touched the Maxx's.
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Old 12-17-2011, 12:14 PM
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Good for you Charles... It's always great when proper planning meets expert execution.

Looking forward to your Pics!
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Old 12-17-2011, 01:04 PM
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Charles, I'm thrilled for you! After your consideration of Sasha/Maxx/Sasha/Maxx, I'm happy to know that your heart won out and that the results are excellent! I look forward to your pictures, and further impressions as time moves forward.

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Old 12-17-2011, 02:30 PM
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Congrats on an early christmas charles. Looks like it will be filled with nice christmas music for all.
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Old 12-17-2011, 03:05 PM
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Charles, Excellent... Looking forward to your impressions as they break-in and pictures.
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Old 12-17-2011, 04:35 PM
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Fantastic Charles! What a great holiday "toy". Please post some pictures!

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Old 12-17-2011, 04:38 PM
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The installation went perfectly. Having owned some really large speakers in the past helped. I also had thoroughly read the OM and had a very good idea about placement. Turned out to be very close to my calculations: 9.25' between the tweeters and ear height of 36" and a lenght of 10'11" from the tweeters to the ears with proper toe in. I already knew the zone of neutrality and knew that I wanted the rear of the speaker to be a little less than 3' from the rear wall (just as the OM suggests). The key is to set the listening position beforehand and dial the speaker to the listening position. Since I have had many speakers of different varieties in this room I know the room very well. Bottom line: the Maxx is a room friendly speaker so speaker positioning was not difficult. The dealer was amazed at the ease of installation because I had it all thought out beforehand, including masking tape of the floor marking where I thought the speaker should be placed. The sound is amazing. I'll have many pics to post and specific comments about the sound upcoming. I know there are very few novices on this website but I thought it reasonable to describe the thought that went into the installation. You make it easy for the dealer by giving him multiple places to stage the unloading that is protected and dry. Then store the crates very carefully in a safe dry secure area. By making the task extremely easy for the dealer, their energies can be focused on not damaging the speaker. The grills are on, the music is fantastic, I have not yet touched the Maxx's.
Congratulations Charles !! but...... WE NEED PICS !
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Old 12-17-2011, 05:06 PM
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Excellent news, looking forward to the next update installment
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Old 12-17-2011, 05:10 PM
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Congratulations Charles!!
Enjoy them fully.
Good that you followed your dream and bought the big ones
Looking forward to some photos!
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Old 12-17-2011, 07:54 PM
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Congratulations Charles!!!

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