3. Speaker Positions
The appropriate positions for Studio Series speakers within
the installation space will depend on their application. Position
guidelines and diagrams for Studio Series in-ceiling and in-wall
models are covered in the following sections and illustrated in the
accompanying diagrams.
3.1 Background Audio
In-ceiling and In-wall Speakers:
If one or more Studio Series speakers are required simply to
provide mono background audio, they can be located essentially as
dictated by coverage, convenience and architecture. The primary
acoustic constraint to consider is that corner positions are likely to
result in bass emphasis.
3.2 Stereo Audio
In-ceiling Speakers:
If a pair of Studio Series in-ceiling speakers are required for stereo
audio reproduction, they should ideally be located between 3 m
(10 ft) and 5 m (16.5 ft) apart and a similar distance from listening
area.
In-wall Speakers:
If a pair of Studio Series in-wall speakers are required for stereo
audio reproduction, they should ideally be located between 3 m
(10 ft) and 5 m (16.5 ft) apart and a similar distance from the
listening area. They should ideally be mounted approximately at
head height when seated at the listening position or slightly higher.
Note:
The acoustic environment around each speaker and distance
from each one to adjacent walls should ideally be similar. Aim to avoid
corner positions for either speaker.
3.3 Multi-channel Audio
Note:
Studio Series in-ceiling and in-wall speakers can be combined for
multi-channel audio installations. In the majority of combined installations,
in-wall speakers are best suited to front (left and right) and centre
channel applications, and in-ceiling speakers more suited to surround
channel applications.
Diagram 3
Stereo Audio Speaker Positioning
>0.5 m
(<1.6 ft)
>0.5 m
(<1.6 ft)
3 m - 5 m
(10 ft - 16.5 ft)
3 m - 5 m
(10 ft - 16.5 ft)
3 m - 5 m
(10 ft - 16.5 ft)
>1.25 m
(<4.1 ft)
