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Stereo Coverage 4 speakers
Two-speaker Stereo Mode
In this mode, each loudspeaker will have one amplifier speaker cable connected
to both loudspeaker connection cables and it will take two loudspeakers to play
in stereo. To obtain the best stereo imaging possible, use stereo outputs from the
amplifier and alternate the speakers, in your layout. You should place speakers less
than 11 feet from the sides of the listening area and 18 feet from each other. The
row spacing should not be greater than 28 feet. These loudspeaker spacing rules
are the recommended maximums; placing speakers at a greater distance apart will
negatively affect sound coverage and reduce their stereo effect. Placing speakers
closer together will improve sound coverage and produce more stereo coverage.
Mode
Sources
Spacing from Sides
Spacing Between
Spacing
Speakers within a row
Between Rows
Single Speaker
Stereo
11 ft
22 ft
38 ft
Stereo
3.3m
6.7m
11.6m
Two Speaker
Stereo
11 ft
18 ft
28 ft
Stereo
3.3m
5.5m
8.5m
Note: These are maximum recommended distances, sound quality improves if you use smaller spaces
Table 1
Summary of spacing rules
