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Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual
PrePArAtIon / SPeAker PlAcement
Speaker Placement in the Room
Determine the intended use and placement of the speakers in the room.
If they are going to be your primary listening source in a room, you need
to consider some other factors to insure proper imaging. The term "stereo
imaging" refers to a speaker system’s ability to project music so that it sounds
like the performers are in a three-dimensional space between the speakers.
Bass frequencies are emphasized when ceiling speakers are placed close to a
wall. Avoid placing one speaker in a corner and another on a long flat surface.
The best acoustic performance will result if both speakers are placed in similar
positions and face a similar type of surface.
The ceiling speakers should be placed directly to the sides or rear of the
prime listening position with the tweeters aimed toward the listener. This
configuration is also suitable for a TV/movie and music mixed use.
Acclaim In-ceiling speakers may be used for rear surround sound channels by
placing them just behind the viewers. Refer to the Home Theater placement
diagram.
Refer to the details at right for sample In-ceiling placement options.
Good placement for serious listening:
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Stereo pair in-ceiling speakers. 6' to 8'
(1.8m-2.4m) apart, on the long wall of a rectangular room, centered on the
listening area.
Best placement for serious listening:
•
Stereo pair in-ceiling. 6' to 8' (1.8m-2.4m)
apart, on the short wall of a rectangular room, centered on the listening
area.
Good placement for background listening:
•
Stereo pair behind, above or to
the sides of the main listening area. 6' to 8' (1.8m-2.4m) apart, centered on
the listening area.
Surround sound:
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The multiple surround locations can all be made to work
as long as the tweeters are properly directed. The ceiling speakers should
have the tweeters aimed toward the listener.
Good Placement
Background Listening
Best Placement
Serious Listening
Good Placement
Serious Listening
Home Theater
Surround Sound
