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Room Setup Suggestions
In order to obtain the best possible sound from your speaker system, it is important
to determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening room. Room
reflections from the floor, ceiling and side walls influence the balance, imaging and
overall sonic quality at the listening position. Experiment with speaker placement to
determine which location offers the best overall sound. As a general guide, use the
room layout diagram and following the descriptions when setting up a home theater
system. Some speakers shown in the diagram on the next page may not be applicable
to your individual system.
Front Main Speakers
As a starting point, place your left and right front speakers at least 15 inches from
the wall and 7 feet apart from each other. The distance from the listening position
to each speaker should be close to the distance that separates the two main speakers.
Angling the speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more spacious
and realistic sound stage. Main speakers may be placed on stands to place the tweeters
closer to ear height.
Center Channel Speaker
The Center Channel Speaker should be placed between both left and right main
speakers. Often this positioning dictates placing the speaker either directly above or
below a television monitor. Since some speakers are available with video shielding,
the center speaker may be placed in close proximity to a CRT-type television without
cause for concern.
Rear Surround Speakers
The Surround Speakers may be placed either above, behind or to the sides of the listening
position. The listening position should be centered between the surround speakers.
Attaching Speaker Wires
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