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Speak
er Placemen
t
of these placement techniques require that
you work your surround sound amplifier
channels harder. If the surround sound sys-
tem you are using has a small five or ten
watt amplifier for the rear speakers, stay
within five to eight feet of the listening loca-
tion. If you are using a 25 to 50 watt amplifi-
er you can mount the speakers 10 to 15 feet
away from the listening location and still
achieve reasonably high volume levels.
Of course, the best way to emulate the
sound of multiple speakers is to use multi-
ple speakers. In large or unusually shaped
rooms this might be the only way to
achieve a good effect.
(See Figure 7)
.
If you like to listen to music surround
modes which emulate concert hall
acoustics, more than two surround speakers
will prove extraordinarily effective. With
Niles HD•LRS loudspeakers it is easy to
add another pair without affecting the
decor of the room. However, you will need
to use a much more powerful amplifier
than that which is built into a typical sur-
round sound receiver or amplifier. Niles
makes a number of Systems Integration
Amplifiers™ with proprietary features that
make them uniquely suited to enhance a
good surround sound system. Consult your
Niles dealer for more information.
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Figure 6
If the primary listening position is towards the center of the room as depicted in figure 6, place the
rear speakers high up on the rear wall or in the ceiling as pictured.
Figure 7
If you use multiple rear speakers or have an
irregularly shaped listening area as shown in
figure 7, place the speakers high up on the rear
and side walls or in the ceiling as pictured.
Figure 8
The switches on the rear panel enable you to
utilize the HD•CTR
BX
’s Treble Cut, Dialog
Enhance, and DSFG features.
