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Concept E
A
C
B
A
C
B
Front
left
Front
right
Subwoofer
Rear
left
Rear
right
Centre
Set-up: Home cinema system
Setting up a home cinema system
When using the Teufel set as a home cinema sys-
tem we recommended focussing on the section of
the room where the TV and seats are positioned.
It is useful to position the monitor as centrally
as possible, from the perspective of the viewer/
listener.
Because the centre plays back spoken dialogue,
this speaker must be positioned as centrally as
possible under or over the TV and inclined or an-
gled towards the listener. You can use the base
(supplied) for this purpose.
* The front speakers are set up in the traditional
stereo position (distance to listener = distance
between the left and right speaker), at the same
distance, or wall-mounted, to the left and right
of the TV. The »M 50 P« bases are ideal for this
purpose, as are the »Shortlock« wall brackets. Us-
ing the base automatically guarantees optimum
playback height for satellite speakers. The Short-
lock brackets allow horizontal and vertical align-
ment to the listener.
The following applies to wall or shelf placement:
the set-up heights should be between 40 cen-
timetres and 1.20 metres. If you are unable to
observe these distances, you can tilt the front
speaker slightly towards the listener. It is im-
portant that the centre and main speakers are
placed in an even arc, possibly slightly curved to-
wards the TV.
Example arrangement of
Concept E for use as a home
cinema
You can configure the settings
on the speaker management
system to compensate for
non-optimum positioning due
to differences in height and
distance.
You can put the subwoofer anywhere you wish; it
does not affect the other speakers. The ideal po-
sition is within the straight line created by the
two front satellites.
The two rear speakers should be set up to the
left and right, either to the side or behind the
listener – ideally at a height of no more than 2.10
metres, e.g. on a shelf or directly on the wall using
the »Shortlock« wall mount. The speakers can be
set up at the same height as the front speakers
using the M 50 P bases; but we advise you not to
locate them lower.
The optimum positioning is left and right from
the listener (A) at around 20 degrees from the
parallel. We recommend that the distance be-
tween the rear speakers and the listening loca-
tion is more than 1.00 m. But if you (have to) sit
closer, please ensure that the front of the speaker
is not pointing directly at you but rather angle
the speakers more towards the wall (B). Or create
a greater distance by positioning the speakers
higher than 1.20m (this can also be on the ceiling)
or further away (C).
Please position the rear
speakers within the grey area.
* Concept E 100/200/300/400
Because the satellite speakers
are identical, you can position
them any way you like and
»designate« one of the five as
the centre speaker.
* Concept E 300/400
We often recommend positioning
the speakers in a diagonal set-
up on a differently sized base,
and using the cloth cover with
the Teufel logo on the side, also
supplied.
