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Stereo Image
The distance between the speakers determines the
width of the stereo image. If the speakers are
placed too close together, the image will be too
narrow; too far apart and the blend will suffer,
creating a hole in the middle. When properly
placed, your speakers will create a continuum of
“virtual images” from left to right, with an illusion
of sound outside, in front, and behind the
speaker systems.
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We recommend an angular separation between
45 and 60 degrees (when viewed from above).
This is equivalent to a separation between the
speaker systems that is about 85% to 100% of
the distance to either of the speakers.
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Aim the center of the speaker to your ear level
while listening in a seated position.
Creation of sounds between the speakers requires
precise placement. The distance from the left
speaker to the listener location should equal the
distance from the right speaker to the listener
location. We advise using a tape measure to equal-
ize these two distances to the primary listening
position. The payoff will be well worth the time
and effort.
The
ICS570
was designed to have the optimum
balance when close to one boundary surface.
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