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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The Acoustical Imager is standard as a 5.1 channel
system. In 5.1-channel applications, the two surround
speakers should be placed slightly behind the listening
position and, ideally, should face each other and be at a
higher level than the listeners’ ears. If that is not
possible, they may be placed on a wall behind the
listening position, facing forward. Additional speakers
may be added (if your amplifier supports them) for 6.1 or
7.1 channels. In 6.1-channel applications, two of the
surround speakers should be placed in the side
positions, and a single surround back speaker should be
placed on the wall behind the listening position. In 7.1-
channel applications, place two of the surround
speakers in the side positions, and place the two
surround back speakers on the rear wall.
In Dolby* Digital and DTS
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systems, it is best to aim all
of the speakers (except the subwoofer) toward the
listening position at about ear-level height. In systems
where only analog surround processing (such as Dolby
Pro Logic*) is available, it may be preferable to aim the
speakers straight out from the wall to obtain a more
diffuse sound.
The low-frequency material reproduced by the
subwoofer is mostly omnidirectional, and this speaker
may be placed in a convenient location in the room.
However, bass reproduction will be maximized when
the subwoofer is placed in a corner along the same wall
as the front speakers. Experiment with subwoofer
placement by temporarily placing the subwoofer in the
listening position and moving around the room until the
bass reproduction is best. Place the subwoofer in that
location.
STANDARD 5.1 SURROUND SPEAKERS
OPTIONAL 6.1 SURROUND SPEAKERS
OPTIONAL 7.1 SURROUND SPEAKERS
SUBWOOFER
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