Illusonic
IAP
Chapter 6
Loudspeaker Setups
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6-II
RL
FLW
FL
FR
RLH
FLWH
FRWH
RRH
FLH
FRH
FRW
RR
T
This is a 7.1 surround setup, but without a front center (FC) loudspeaker.
Compared to Setup 4-I, this setup has two more loudspeakers between
front and rear, beneficial for improved immersion and a larger optimal lis-
tening area. Depending on your room and requirements, you may also want
to consider Setup 6-I (described previously). The various options are:
Loudspeaker Setup
Used Loudspeakers
6-II
FL, FR, RL, RR, FLW, FRW
6-II + 2H
FL, FR, RL, RR, FLW, FRW, FLH, FRH
6-II + 4H
FL, FR, RL, RR, FLW, FRW, FLH, FRH, RLH, RRH
6-II + 4H + T
same as 6-II + 4H with T assigned to RRC
6-II + 6H
FL, FR, RL, RR, FLW, FRW, FLH, FRH, RLH, RRH, FLWH, FRWH
6-II + 6H + T
same as 6-II + 6H with T assigned to RRC
6-III
RL
FL
FC
FR
RC
RR
RLH
FLH
FRH
RCH
RRH
T
This is a conventional 5.1 surround setup with an additional rear center (RC)
loudspeaker for improved immersion and a larger optimal listening area. The
various options are:
Loudspeaker Setup
Used Loudspeakers
6-III
FL, FR, FC, RL, RR, RC
6-III + 2H
FL, FR, FC, RL, RR, RC, FLH, FRH
6-III + 4H
FL, FR, FC, RL, RR, RC, FLH, FRH, RLH, RRH
6-III + 4H + T
same as 6-III + 4H with T assigned to RLCH
6-III + 5H
FL, FR, FC, RL, RR, RC, FLH, FRH, RLH, RRH, RCH
6-III + 5H + T
same as 6-III + 5H with T assigned to RLCH
