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Concept R 2
General notes on speaker placement
Thanks to its unobtrusive aesthetics and sleek
design, the Teufel Concept R 2 speaker system will
easily blend into your living room. In order to get
the best possible audio quality from your Teufel
system, however, there are a number of speaker
placement rules to consider; these apply particu-
larly to home theatre use. As a general guideline,
any home theatre system should be concentrated
around the viewing area, i.e., that part of the room
that contains the TV/screen and the main seating
spots. If at all possible, the TV/screen should
be placed centrally in relation to the viewing/
listening spots.
Our speaker placement suggestions, shown over
the next pages, are designed for the best possible
multi-channel sound reproduction. In the reality
of your living room, of course, there may be fac-
tors working against the suggested placements
– your room layout, your furniture or even your
partner! While our recommendations represent
the audio purist's optimum layout, minor varia-
tions in placement will generally not affect the
sound imaging very much. Modern AV receivers
also offer a number of options to electronically
compensate for compromises in speaker place-
ment. Always remember: Our recommendations
are not the be-all-and-end-all but a starting
point. Ultimately, you will know best what works in
your room, both visually and sonically. Trust your
eyes – and your ears!
Speaker positions in the 5 .1 configuration
Centre speaker
The centre speaker reproduces virtually all spoken
sound, including most dialogue. In relation to the
main listening spot, place the CR 142 C centrally
under or above the TV/screen in order to create a
physical unity between sound and image.
A table mount for the centre speaker is also inclu-
ded with your Teufel system.
Front speakers
The front speakers should be positioned the same
way as any conventional stereo speakers – forming
an equilateral triangle with the listener. In a home
theatre set-up, the TV/screen should be centred
between left and right front speakers. Should you
need to position the floorstanding speakers fur-
ther out, make sure to angle them to the main
listening spot.
As they are magnetically shielded, you can even
place the two front speakers in close proximity
to a TV tube. Make sure that the centre spea-
ker and the two front speakers are positioned
in a straight line, or on a slight arc with the TV/
screen. If the distances between you and the
speakers vary significantly, this will degrade the
audio signal's spatial imaging. Make sure to align
your speakers properly so they sound as good as
possible.
Hint:
The floorstanding
speakers sound
best when positioned
closely to the wall.
Front
left
Front
right
Centre
