This Section Is Important
(Please read it, unless you’re already experienced in placing speakers or
you don’t have a choice of where your speakers can be located.)
Placement
Correct speaker placement is essential in achieving the best sound. It’s surprising how much impact
even a small adjustment to a speaker’s location can make. We have recommended the locations
that generally produce the best results. Remember that every room is acoustically different; af-
fected by its contents, size and shape. While our guidelines can be helpful, always trust your ears as
the final authority. Because every room is unique, there is no single rule that suits every one. If you
find yourself having difficulties, always feel free to contact us for advice.
Please Note: Even though our diagrams show the speakers on stands, there are other placement
options including wall or shelf mounting.
Home Theater Placement
RSL CG3s and CG23s can be placed on speaker stands, shelves, or furniture. They include
threaded inserts in the back of their cabinets for wall or ceiling brackets. The CG3s also have
a keyhole bracket. Using this allows you to mount them against a wall using only a screw or
toggle bolt.
Please note: when using the threaded inserts, use only the proper bolts with
the proper lenths. Do not try to force or over-tighten any bolt into the threaded insert!
If
you are going to place the speakers on shelves, or furniture; they should be placed at the
front edge of the surface. The sound should be able to travel freely in all directions without
being obstructed by large surfaces.
Putting speakers inside a cabinet can degrade their sound quality. Making sure to place them
at the front edge of the enclosure should help. If you still hear degraded sound, stuff the
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