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Columa 700 R
General information on arranging the speakers
Home cinema system users, much more than
stereo system users, must observe certain set-up
criteria to achieve optimum sound quality when
using a multichannel surround sound system.
For home cinema systems, we recommend con-
centrating on the area actually used – i.e. the
(part of the) room where the TV/screen and seats
are located. The TV/screen should be positioned
as centrally as possible to the listening location.
The recommended set-up (on the following pages)
represents the best possible arrangement for
perfect multichannel playback at home. Your
available space, your partner or your furniture
may not always allow you to arrange the speak-
ers in the ideal manner. Try to meet as many
requirements as possible. Small variations are
not a problem. The CL 700/6 SWR offers options
for compensating electronically for any compro-
mises in the set-up. Generally speaking, the fol-
lowing rule always applies: you can always use our
recommendations to experiment with what works
best acoustically and optically. Let your ears (and
eyes) decide!
Setting up the 5.1 configuration
Subwoofer
You can put the subwoofer anywhere you wish; it
does not affect the other speakers. Placement
within a straight line between the two front sat-
ellites is ideal. But you can also try it out at any
other location in the room. Thanks to its magnetic
screening, the woofer can also be placed near the
TV. We must, however, advise you not to use it as a
“TV table” as the subwoofer’s vibration may cause
the TV to “wander” – with potentially damaging
consequences to the device and users. For opti-
mum communication between the subwoofer and
the remote control it is essential that the sub-
woofer is set up with its front pointing towards
the listener.
Centre
Since the centre plays back all voice information,
including the actors’ dialogue, the centre speaker
must be as central as possible – preferably oppo-
site the central listening position, located cen-
trally above or below the TV/screen so that the
sound and image produce a harmonious entity.
SW
Centre
Front
Front
We recommend placing
the subwoofer in the
front grey area.
