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Concept S SW + R Dolby Digital/dts
General setting up information
Much more important than for a stereo system,
home cinema systems must observe certain set
up criteria in order to optimise the sound qual-
ity 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 multi-channel playback at home. Your
available space, your partner or furniture may
not always permit such ideal placement. Try to
meet as many requirements as possible. Small
variations are not a problem. The Concept S SW+R
Dolby Digital/dts offers options for electronically
compensating any compromises in the set-up.
Generally speaking, the following rule always ap-
plies: 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
The location of the subwoofer is freely selectable
and does not affect the other speakers. Place-
ment within a straight line between the two front
satellites is ideal. But you can also try it out at any
other location in the room. Thanks to its magnet-
ic 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 dam-
aging consequences to the device and users. For
optimum communication between the subwoofer
and the remote control it is essential that the
subwoofer is set up with its front pointing to-
wards the listener.
Centre
Since the centre plays back all voice information,
including the actors’ dialogue, the centre speaker
must be as central as possible opposite the cen-
tral listening position, located centrally above or
below the TV/screen so that the sound and image
make up a harmonious unit.
SW
Centre
Front
Front
We recommend placing
the subwoofer in the
front grey area.
