We will help you determine the optimal speaker locations sonically speaking, but you will need to look for the
clues that indicate problematic behind-the-wall obstructions. For example, in-wall wiring often runs straight
up or straight out from lights, outlets, switches etc. The same is true of ducting running to vents.
Once you’ve zeroed in on specifi c placements for your speakers, mark the spots with tape so, as you move from
location to location, you can make adjustments if needed when you get to the next step.
Front Three Speakers Placement:
The ideal in-wall set-up would be three 6-IW speakers, all mounted vertically,
serving as left, right and center channel speakers. The left and right speakers would be at the same height as
the listeners’ ears and TV (about 40” off the fl oor) and separated by 45° to 60° (when viewed from the seating
position). The in-wall center channel speaker would be mounted vertically directly above the TV, although below the
TV (mounted upside-down) also works well.
Sometimes, real-world circumstances won’t allow for this ideal in-wall placement. 6-IW speakers work almost as
well mounted horizontally. 6-IC speakers, with their aimable tweeter, will work fi ne in nearly all ceiling locations. If
your TV backs up to a wall, the 6-IC’s will sound best about 24” in front of that wall. If there’s no wall behind your
TV, place these three speakers in the same vertical plane as the TV.
The 6-DT speaker was designed with whole-home audio in mind. It’s the perfect choice for smaller rooms, hallways
and bathrooms where one speaker is enough to fi ll that area with sound.
Step 1. Determine Speaker Placement
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Aperion Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers (6-IC, 6-IW & 6-DT)
a.
Aim the tweeter before adjusting the “Treble”
switch. You’ll probably want to aim the tweeter into
the main listening area. For a diffused surround
sound, try aiming the tweeter away from the
listening area.
b.
Start with the “Treble” switch in the “0” or
“Neutral” position. If you’re considerably off to the
side of where the speaker is aimed, try the “+3dB”
position. If the speaker is aimed directly at you,
you’re very close to the speakers or the room is very
“lively”, you may prefer the “-3dB” position
.
c.
Start with the “Bass” switch in the “0” or
“Neutral” position. If the speaker is near a corner,
you’ll usually want to set the switch to “-3dB”. If
the speaker is in the middle of a wall, near a hall
or open door or mounted on thin wall material,
we suggest the “+3dB” switch position. Outdoor
speaker placement will almost always work best
with this switch at “+3dB”. Note: There is no bass
adjustment switch on the 6-DT Speaker.
Your speakers have aimable tweeters and adjustable treble and bass levels so that they can perform well in a
wide variety of circumstances. We offer some guidelines but, ultimately, trust your own ears. That said, the
best question to ask yourself when trying various settings is not “what sounds best?” but “what sounds most
true to life?”
Step 7. Aiming the Tweeter and
Adjusting the Sound
d.
If you decide to make further adjustments
at a later time, be sure to read “Removing the
grill” below.
e.
Our speakers are acoustically engineered
with their grills in place, so if you’re setting
the treble switch by ear, you might want to try
for a sound that is slightly too “bright” with
the grills off.
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