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INTRODUCTION: HIGH END PERFORMANCE IN A PLAIN WRAPPER
The Snell IC (In-Cabinet) series units bring the acclaimed performance of the elegant Series 7
loudspeakers to the integrated applications in custom cabinetry. These In-Cabinet loudspeakers
deliver performance that is as close as possible to our highly-regarded, free-standing models,
such as the K7 and LCR7. To do so several issues were addressed.
All four of these designs feature the same high-quality, rugged construction of our furniture-
grade veneer cabinets. To be deployed in “built-in” applications, the sonic performance
compensated for the typical cabinet boundaries encountered. Conventional bookshelf speakers
sound “chesty” and image poorly when use for in-cabinet applications. These unique designs
solve these problems and provide the discerning listener with the same engaging experience in
a “hide-away” package as the more traditional loudspeaker box.
These in-cabinet designs use the same high-quality parts as their in-room counterparts — High
excursion woofers, wide dispersion tweeters, low resonance cabinets and audiophile grade
crossovers components all ensure that the experience is clean, impactful and effortless, just like
the in-room speakers from which they are derived.
PLACEMENT OF THE FRONT CHANNEL SPEAKERS
A home theatre system includes three loudspeakers placed across the front of the listening
room. The distance between the left and right speakers determines the width of the stereo
image. If the speakers are placed too close together, the image will be too narrow; too far apart
and the blend will suffer, creating a hole in the middle. When properly placed, your speakers
will create a continuous “virtual image” from left to right, with an illusion of sound outside, in
front of, and behind the speaker systems.
We recommend an angular separation between 45 degrees and 60 degrees (when viewed from
above). This is equivalent to a separation between the speaker systems that is about 85% of the
distance to either of the speakers.
Creation of sounds between the speakers requires
some precise placement. The distance from the
left speaker, right speaker, and center channel
to the listener location should all be as equal
as possible. We advise using a tape measure to
equalize these two distances to the primary
listening location.
Ideally the front channel speakers should be in-
stalled at the same height as the ears of a seated
listener. Try to keep the front channel tweeters
within two vertical feet of that height.
LISTENING
AREA
45° - 60°
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