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Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-wall Loudspeaker Installation Manual
SPeAker PlAcement
Use and Placement
Determine the intended use and placement of the speakers in the room.
If they are going to be your primary listening source in a room, you need
to consider some other factors to insure proper imaging. The term "stereo
imaging" refers to a speaker system’s ability to project music so that it sounds
like the performers are in a three-dimensional space between the speakers.
There are several factors to keep in mind before you begin actual installation.
In general, the best acoustic performance will result if both speakers face
a similar type of surface, are placed in similar positions on the same wall
or ceiling, and are mounted to the same type of material with equal cavity
volume.
Bass frequencies are emphasized when an in-wall speaker is placed close
to a corner. This tends to make male voices sound deeper and may muddy
some sounds such as soundtrack dialogue. Avoid placing just one speaker in a
corner and another on a long flat wall.
Treble is emphasized when it bounces back from reflective surfaces such
as large windows. Conversely, highs tend to be muffled by soft surfaces
such as drapes, rugs, upholstered furniture, etc. The best situation is a mix of
absorptive and reflective surfaces, which can be achieved by adding throw
rugs or insulated drapes to a reflective room.
The tweeters should be placed at ear level of the intended user. The speakers
can be installed with the tweeter at the top or bottom.
Satisfactory Placement
Better Placement
