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Speaker Placement
Left and Right Front Channels
For left and right front channels, place one satellite to the
left and another to the right of the television, as shown in
Figure 1.
Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can
place them very close to the TV without worrying about
the magnetic field distorting the picture.
Center Channel
For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top
of, or below, your television. Use a shelf or one of the
included wall brackets if the television does not provide a
stable platform.
Subwoofer
Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat
more complicated than installing full-range speakers, it
is essential that you read this section very carefully prior
to connecting the subwoofer to your system. Should you
have questions relating to installation, it is advisable to
call either your dealer or JBL’s Customer Service Depart-
ment for advice.
The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its
placement in the listening room and how the subwoofer
is aligned with the satellite speakers. Setting the volume
Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and study Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 1. In this overhead view of a typical installation,
satellite speakers are used to reproduce sound for the
front. The center channel reproduces sound and dia-
logue. The powered subwoofer provides bass for effects
and music.
Figure 2. This figure shows an alternative layout,
which may be more suitable for some rooms.
of the subwoofer in relation to the left and right speakers
is also of critical importance because it’s essential that
the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system.
Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will result
in an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting the volume level
too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.
Here are several additional facts on installation that may
prove useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies
(below 125Hz) are nondirectional and, therefore, place-
ment of a subwoofer within any listening room is not criti-
cal. While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths
of extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional,
the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer within the
limited confines of a room, reflections, standing waves
and absorptions generated within the room will strongly
influence the performance of any subwoofer system. As a
result, specific location of the subwoofer becomes impor-
tant, and we strongly recommend that you experiment
with placement before choosing a final location. Place-
ment will depend upon your room (for example, whether
or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer
near either satellite) and the amount and quality of bass
required.
Right Front
Channel
Left Front
Channel
Left Front
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Right Front
Channel
Center
Channel
Center
Channel
Listening Area
Listening Area
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
