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Front Stage Loudspeakers
Placement
Speaker Placement and Home Theater
Remember that the primary goal of a good home theater is not to make you
believe that you are in a movie theater. It’s to make you believe you’re in the
movie. For a home theater system, place the speaker either above or below
your flat screen display, centered horizontally. See Figure 2.
The speaker comes with your choice of two wall-mount brackets, a Straight
Bracket that points the speaker straight ahead, and an Angle Bracket that
either points the speaker down at the listeners (if it’s mounted above
the display) or up at the listeners (if it’s mounted below the display). See
Figure 6.
In addition, the speaker can also be used as a set-top or shelf-mounted
speaker. Should you choose to use it that way, we’ve included Atlantic’s
exclusive Rocker Base. This base attaches easily to the bottom of the speaker
so that it may be tilted up or down towards the listening area as needed.
Alternately, the speaker can be placed directly on a shelf or on the televi-
sion without the rocker base, if desired. Four self-adhesive rubber feet are
included to prevent vibration and protect the mounting surface.
See Figure 9 on Page 5 to attach the Rocker Base
You may also simply mount the speaker to the wall using the built-in key-
hole brackets.
Because of the high quality components used, the speaker is very heavy for
its size and care must be used when hanging it. Be sure to use a strong screw
to drive into the wall, one whose head and shaft will fit properly within
the keyhole opening and slot. Also be sure to drive the screw directly into
a stud or to use a mounting device (such a molly-bolt) that is capable of
safely holding the speaker’s weight. Never simply drive a nail or screw into
sheet rock or other wall materials, as this mounting method may not be
sufficient to safely support the weight of the speaker. Plastic wall anchors
are not recommended
NOTE:
Always consult a knowledgeable installer regarding the proper
mounting hardware to use with your speakers.
See Figures 3-9 for mounting instructions
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Figure 4
Stud Bracket
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Speaker Placement
Figure 3
Stud Bracket Removal
For shipping purposes the
stud bracket is mounted to
the speaker. Remove the
stud bracket by removing
the screws before attempt-
ing any installation.
Reserve the screws for
attaching Straight/Angle
Brackets in Figure 6.