4
5' (1.8m) Max.
12" (30cm) Min.
5' (1.8m)
Max.
12"
(30cm)
Min.
12" (30cm) Min.
5' (1.8m) Max.
Place the SR.5 to the side of the listening area. If the listening area
is against a wall (for example, if your couch is placed against a back
wall), place the SR.5 to the side of the couch, leaving at least a 12"
clearance between the SR.5 and the back wall.
When placing the surround behind your listening area, keep it as
close to the side wall as possible—but no closer than 12" (30cm).
H O W T O P L A C E Y O U R S R . 5 S U R R O U N D S
Side Wall Placement
Back Wall Placement
Determine Room Placement
Proper room placement is perhaps the most important factor contributing to home the-
ater sound quality. Take a few minutes to place your speaker systems correctly to ensure
they sound their best.
Home Listening Room Placement
Follow these guidelines for proper placement:
Height:
Place the surrounds at least 5' (2.4m) from the floor, yet 12" (30cm) from the
ceiling. Higher is better.
Boundaries:
Keep the surrounds at least 12” (30cm) away from an adjacent wall or
large obstacle.
Placement Options:
Each surround can be placed independently to accommodate your
room. The following diagrams illustrate these placement options:
fi
On side walls
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On back walls
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On the ceiling
Screening Room Placement
Snell speaker systems are often used in professional dubbing studios. Follow these
recommendations for critical screening room applications:
Height:
At least 8' (2.4m) from the floor, or 18" (46cm) down from the ceiling.
Placement:
On the side walls, centered to the listening area.
Boundaries:
At least 3' (1m) from back walls.
Coverage Area:
Use one surround speaker system for every 3 rows of seats
(approximately 10' between surround speakers).
