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Mono audio is usually preferable in utility applications but if only stereo is available
multiple speakers in the same room or zone should be connected alternately to the
left and right channels.
In choosing locations for the speakers consider the “coverage” required with respect
to the likely listener positions. Try and ensure that coverage is even and that as
listeners move around the environment the sound from one speaker is gradually
“replaced” by the sound from the next nearest speaker. The overall volume should
be relatively constant.
Mounting Clearances
Clearance
depth
is required behind the speaker aperture and clearance
space
is required on the inside surface of the wall on the longer sides of the speaker
aperture.
The minimum
depth
clearance behind the speaker aperture, measured from the
outer surface of the wall, is 02mm (4 inches). The minimum
space
along the longer
sides of the speaker aperture is 38mm (.5 inches). Only nominal clearance is
required on the short sides of the speaker aperture - the speaker frame can butt-up
against internal joists if necessary.
Caution
When cutting apertures in walls or ceilings ensure that pipes and cables are
clear. Ensure also that the structure of the walls will safely carry the weight of
the speakers. If you are unsure about any aspect of installation you should seek
professional advice and assistance.
Introduction
1. In-wall Speaker Positioning
2.0 - 3.0m
Left and right
speakers at
screen height.
Centre speaker in
landscape orientation
below screen.
Diagram One
Surround
speaker above
head height.
Duplicate on
opposite wall.
Subwoofer
•
Between 2.0 and 3.0 metres apart (either side of the
screen in home theatre systems).
•
In portrait orientation.
•
Clear of corners.
•
Angled inward towards the listening position.
•
Slightly above, listening head-height (and around
screen height in home theatre systems).
If a speaker is unavoidably positioned close to a corner
and consequently generates too much bass this
may be reduced by connecting it via the
Boundary
Compensation
input. See
Section 3.
If a speaker is to be used for the centre channel
in a home theatre system it should be positioned
approximately as follows:
•
Directly above or below the display screen.
•
In portrait orientation (Aelite 55 Ci).
•
In landscape orientation (Aelite 255 Ci)
If two or more speakers are to be used for the surround
channels in a home theatre system they should be
positioned approximately as follows:
•
In-line with and behind (in 7. systems) the
listening position.
•
At least 0.5m above listening head height.
•
In portrait orientation.
Diagram One
illustrates general home-theatre in-wall
speaker positioning.
Don’t worry if, thanks to the architecture
or layout of your room, it is not practical
to follow each requirement exactly. The
most important thing is to consider the
practical option and identify the one that
is likely to work best.
Utility Speaker Positioning
If your Aelite Custom Install speakers are
to be used as multiple “utility” speakers in
an environment where the intention is to
provide background music they should
be equally distributed throughout the
space and mounted at or just above head
height.
1. In-wall Speaker Positioning
