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PLACEMENT — Continued
Side/Rear Channel Speakers Placement (7.1, 7.2 Systems)
7.1 or 7.2 surround sound systems consist of 4 surround channels; two side
and two rear channels. In this scenario, the side channels should be well spread out
and placed to the sides of your seating position. They should face inward, toward
your ears. We suggest positioning them to the sides of your seating position as in our
diagram. As for the rear channels, these should be positioned several feet behind
your seating position if possible. These speakers should face forward towards your
television. They should be spaced roughly a few feet apart; not as far apart as the
side channels (refer to diagram). The rear channels should be ear level or elevated a
few feet above your seated listening position; approximately 5 – 7 feet from the floor.
It is not as critical to angle them down as it is with the other channels.
Typical 7.1 Placement
Placing Your Subwoofer (5.1, 7.1 Systems)
Your subwoofer is responsible for all of the low frequency sounds in your mov-
ies and music. These low bass frequencies are non-directional. This means that the
subwoofer can be placed in a variety of positions and the human ear will perceive the
bass as coming from the satellite speakers. Ultimately, the subwoofer can be placed
virtually anywhere in the room. As usual though, we have some placement sugges-
tions that will enhance the performance of your subwoofer.
As mentioned in the section on acoustics, bass characteristics are largely de-
termined by your room dimensions. The goal is to have an even distribution of bass
at all seating positions. The bass should not be sloppy or muddy, but clearly defined
(for example, you should hear the skin of a kick drum, not just the boom). In a prob-
lematic room the, bass can be almost non-existent in certain sitting positions, and
overwhelming in others.
Left
Front
Center Channel Subwoofer
Right
Front
Left
Rear
Right
Rear
Left
Side
Right
Side
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