SPEAKER PLACEMENT 9
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Proper placement of the speakers is an
important step in obtaining the most realistic
soundstage possible. These recommenda-
tions are for the optimal placement of the
loudspeakers, and should be used as a
guide. Slight variations will not diminish your
listening pleasure.
The following HKL Series loudspeakers are
video-shielded and may safely be placed
near a television or video display: HKB 4,
HKB 6, HKTW 6 and HKC.
The HKSUB 12 subwoofer is not video-
shielded, and should be placed at least
three feet away from any CRT video display
devices, including televisions and computer
monitors.
Front Speakers (HKB 4, HKB 6, HKTW 6)
Models HKB 4, HKB 6 and HKTW 6 are
suitable for placement in the front left and
right speaker locations in either a two-
channel system or a multichannel home
theater system.
The front speakers should be placed the
same distance from each other as they are
from the listening position, and they may be
“toed in,” or angled slightly, toward the lis-
tening position. They should be placed at
the same height as the listeners’ ears.
Center Channel Speaker (HKC)
Model HKC is suitable for use as the center
channel speaker in a multichannel home
theater system.
The center channel speaker should be
placed slightly behind the front left and right
speakers. It is often convenient to set the
center speaker on top of the television
set, as shown in the drawing, or it may
be placed on a shelf above or below the
television or video display. The tweeter of
the center speaker should be no more than
two feet above or below the tweeters of the
main left and right speakers.
Surround Speakers (HKB 4, HKB 6)
Models HKB4 and HKB 6 are suitable for
use as the side or rear surround speakers
in a multichannel home theater system.
The two side surround speakers should be
placed slightly behind the listening position
and, ideally, should face each other and be
at a level higher than the listeners’ ears. If
that is not possible, they may be placed on
a wall behind the listening position, facing
forward. In a 6.1- or 7.1-channel system,
in which surround back speakers as well as
side surround speakers are used, you may
place one pair of speakers to the sides, and
a second pair of speakers on the rear wall,
facing forward, as shown in the diagram.
The surround speakers should not call
attention to themselves. Experiment with
their placement until you hear a diffuse,
ambient sound accompanying the main
program material heard in the front speakers.
5 – 6 ft.
0-2 ft.
