AV123 x-cs, Enjoyment Manual

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do not directly radiate toward the listener. With surround speakers, some reflection is
intended before reaching the listener’s ears.
Your home theater preamplifier/processor may have additional suggestions for surround
speaker placement, especially if there are multiple surrounds (as in a 7.1 arrangement).
In general, a diffuse (rather than direct) surround speaker positioning allows your ears
to anchor primary sounds in the front which makes for a better overall home theater
experience. Keep in mind that these speakers may be physically located closer to the
listening position than the main front speakers so some adjustment to the output
levels may be necessary through the preamplifier/processor to reduce the levels so the
speakers do not seem as if they are making “echo” sounds when dialogue is present.
Finally, try not to place furniture between your speakers and your listening/viewing
position. You have every right to expect a high level of sound quality from your AV123
x-series speakers. Make sure you can see them when you’re ready to enjoy some music
or a movie!
Subwoofer Placement Considerations
Unlike regular loudspeakers, subwoofers will often
work best when placed in a corner, even if located a
few feet to the side and/or behind the closest main
speaker. Typically the front right and left corners sound
the most natural, though rear corner placement is also
an acceptable option. The driver can be facing you or
be pointed along either wall. The low frequency sound
waves emitted by the AV123 x-sub are quite long and
will therefore interact greatly with the walls of your
room. As a result, even small placement adjustments
can have a significant impact on the sound you hear.
A room corner will provide maximum output at a given power level, and the maximum
number of room modes will be excited, translating to a flatter response in most rooms.
Often one rather large peak in the subwoofer’s operational frequency range will standout
with corner placement.
The low frequencies played by your AV123 x-sub subwoofer tend to be non-directional
due the extraordinarily long wavelengths involved. As a result, regardless of where
x-sub placed in the corner of the room
Wall or Space Behind Listener
Primary Listening Position Primary Listening Position
LEFT RIGHT
SURROUND SPEAKERS
Should be positioned ABOVE listener’s ears OR
so that they DO NOT DIRECTLY FACE the listener.
LEFT
RIGHT
Side
Wall Side
Wall