AV123 x-cs, Enjoyment Manual

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speaker), this is especially effective in creating a “phantom” center
channel effect. In addition to imaging improvements, toe-in can
also change your speaker’s tonal balance (or timbre).
For that reason, you may want to play with toe-in to get the most
out of your speakers. Some time spent experimenting here can
yield a better match to your room’s acoustic properties, provide a
clearer, more precise center channel image, or just better suit your
own listening preferences. If you actually have a center speaker
and are in a matrix mode like Dolby PLII, DTS Neo:6, or another
“simulated” multi-channel mode, the toe in positioning can also
help blend that center channel.
Center Channel Speaker Placement
If you are installing AV123 x-series speakers in
a home theater arrangement, you will need a
dedicated center channel speaker for accurate 5.1
or greater sound reproduction. Place your center
channel speaker between your Left and Right
speakers as close to your TV screen as possible. Try
to keep the tweeters of all three speakers (LEFT,
CENTER, and RIGHT) as close to the same height
from the floor as possible. If the tweeters are at
- or very close to - on-axis with your ear level when
you’re seated, you’re doing very well indeed (this
may pose a challenge if you’re placing a single CENTER speaker either above or below
the screen). Try to maintain a deviation of 12” or less between the CENTER and MAIN
speakers. Aiming the CENTER speaker slightly down or up to compensate can also help
acoustically “align” the three speakers). It’s a good idea to place the CENTER speaker
at exactly the same distance from your listening/viewing position as the main LEFT and
RIGHT speakers. This will ensure the sound from all three front speakers arrives at your
ears at the same time. This will help to create the most convincing image (yes, some
surround receivers and processors have circuitry that can compensate electronically
for different distances but we feel it’s always good to start mechanically rather than
electronically if possible).
Surround Speaker Placement
Similar to the CENTER speaker requirement, if you are installing AV123 x-series in a
multi-channel home theater arrangement you will also need SURROUND speakers. The
SURROUND speaker placement is a bit more challenging than front speakers or the
center channel. Ideal placement can either be on the back or side walls of your listening/
viewing room depending on how the system will be used. Regardless of exactly where
they are placed on either wall, make sure to locate them above ear level, so that they
Video Display
Left Right
Center (Above)
Center (Below)
12” or
Less
12” or
Less
Center Speaker Equally Between Left and Right
Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position
LEFT
RIGHT
CENTER