Technical Specifications and Operating Manual
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· LT 3 PE
General notes on speaker placement
Thanks to its unobtrusive aesthetics and sleek
design, the Teufel LT 3 PE speaker system will eas-
ily blend into your living room. In order to achieve
the best possible audio quality from your Teufel
system, however, there are a few speaker place-
ment rules to consider. These apply particularly
to home theatre applications.
As a general guideline, any home theatre system
should be concentrated around the viewing area,
i.e., that part of the room that contains the TV/
screen and the main seating areas. If at all pos-
sible, the TV/screen should be placed centrally in
relation to the viewing/listening spots.
Our speaker placement suggestions, shown over
the next pages, are designed for the best pos-
sible multi-channel sound reproduction in your
home. In the reality of your living room, of course,
there may be other factors working against the
suggested placements. While our recommenda-
tions represent the audiophile's optimum layout,
minor variations in placement will generally not
significantly affect the sound imaging. Modern
AV receivers also offer many options to electroni-
cally compensate for compromises in speaker
placement. Always remember: Our recommenda-
tions are only to be considered a starting point.
Ultimately, you will know best what works in your
room, both visually and sonically. Trust your eyes
– and your ears!
5 .1 speaker placement
Centre
Since the centre speaker is responsible for all
spoken sound including film dialogue, place the
centre speaker at a central location relative to
the main listening area to unite sound and image.
A good location is often directly above or below
your TV or screen.
You can also fasten the speaker directly to the
wall using the mounting brackets on the rear
(make sure to use suitable screws/wall plugs).
Front
The front speakers should be positioned simi-
larly to conventional stereo speakers where they
form an equilateral triangle relative to the main
listening position. In a home theatre setup, the
TV/screen should be positioned in the centre be-
tween the left and right front speakers (tower
speakers L 330 FR). If you need to position the
column speakers further away, make sure to ori-
ent them towards the main listening spot.
Since they are magnetically shielded, you can
even place the two front speakers in close prox-
imity to a conventional CRT TV.
Make sure that the centre speaker and the two
front speakers are positioned in a straight line, or
on a slight arc with the TV/screen. If the distance
between the listening position and the speakers
varies significantly, the spatial imaging will suf-
fer. Make sure to align your speakers properly to
exploit their full potential.
Hint:
The column speakers
sound best when
they are positioned
close to a wall.
SW
Centre
Front
Front
