Step 1. Determine Speaker Placement
We will help you determine the optimal speaker locations sonically speaking, but you will need
to look for the clues that indicate problematic behind-the-wall obstructions. For example, in-wall
wiring often runs straight up or straight out from lights, outlets, switches etc. The same is true
of ducting running to vents.
Once you’ve zeroed in on specific placements for your speakers, mark the spots with tape so, as
you move from location to location, you can make adjustments if needed when you get to the
next step.
Front Three Speakers Placement:
The ideal in-wall set-up would be three
8" in-wall
speakers, all mounted vertically, serving as left, right and center channel speakers.
The left and right speakers would be at the same height as the listeners’ ears and TV
(about 40” off the floor) and separated by 45° to 60° (when viewed from the seat i n g
position). The in-wall center channel speaker would be mounted vertically directly above
the TV, although below the TV (mounted upside-down) also works well.
Sometimes, real-world circumstances won’t allow for this ideal in-wall placement.
The 8"
in-wall
speakers
can be
mounted horizontally
if need be
.
The 8" in-ceiling
speakers, with
their aimable
tweeter
,
will work fine in nearly all ceiling locations. If your TV backs up to
a wall, the
in-ceiling
speakers
will sound best about 24” in front of that wall. If there’s no
wall behind your TV, place these three speakers in the same vertical plane as the TV.
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