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PLACEMENT
Left and Right Satellites
For left and right front channels, place one satellite to the left
and another to the right of the television, as shown in Figure 1.
Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place
them very close to the TV without worrying about the magnetic
field distorting the picture.
The CS68 satellites are designed to be mounted on the wall. There is
a fixed-mount wall bracket and an adjustable wall bracket provided
for each satellite. Each speaker bracket will require up to four
1-1/2" #10 wood screws; each screw should be fastened to a wall
stud. If a wall stud is unavailable, install an anchor appropriate for a
1-1/2" #10 screw.
The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its
placement in the listening room and how the subwoofer is aligned
with the satellite speakers. Setting the volume of the subwoofer in
relation to the left and right speakers is also of critical importance
because it’s essential that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the
entire system. Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will
result in an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting the volume level too
low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.
Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove
useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies (below 125Hz)
are nondirectional and, therefore, placement of a subwoofer within
any listening room is not critical. While in theory it is true that the
larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically
nondirectional, the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer within
the limited confines of a room, reflections, standing waves and
absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the
performance of any subwoofer system. As a result, specific location
of the subwoofer becomes important, and we strongly recommend
that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location.
Placement will depend upon your room (for example, whether or not
your room permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite)
and the amount and quality of bass required.
