Project Everest DD66000
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CHAPTER 6
Placement and Setup Considerations
The Project Everest DD66000 loudspeaker system is designed to be less
affected by room acoustics than conventional imaging systems. However, it is
very sensitive to overall symmetry and proximity to walls, ceilings and corners.
Ideally, any listening room should contain a combination of live surfaces (e.g.,
walls and windows) and absorbent surfaces (e.g., drapes, carpets, upholstery).
If the distance between the floor and ceiling is minimal, it is preferable that one
surface has an absorbent covering. With Project Everest DD66000, it is very
important to be able to accommodate the optimal listening area that is defined
by the 100° horizontal/60° vertical coverage pattern of the horn.
In order to obtain the best stereo effect, the speakers should be placed at an
equal distance from the listening position.
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The distances to the right and left speakers are determined by the
relationship between the distance from the listening position to the speakers
and the angles of the speakers. The imaging qualities enable the speakers to
be placed relatively far apart from each other, but this weakens center
imaging, such as vocals. Increasing the inward angle of the speakers toward
the listener will improve the center imaging.
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The listener should be centered in
front of the speakers, and furniture
should be of an appropriate height so
that when the listener is sitting, the ear
level is about the same height as the
high-frequency horn (approximately
35-1/2-inch/90cm), as illustrated on the right.
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The surrounding environment for the speakers affects bass quality. Placing
the speakers closer to the wall behind them or to the side walls will result in
an abundance of bass, but placing them too close will result in dull bass. On
the other hand, too much distance will reduce the bass output but result in
fast and sharp bass. The low-frequency alignment feature enables placing the
speakers near (or even in) a corner without producing an overabundance of
bass. This corner placement allows optimal performance, even in small
rooms. Find the most suitable location by using various source materials.
