Installation
Installation
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Speakers
In order to maximize the performance of your sound system, it is important to determine the proper placement of
your speakers. Surround systems are usually composed of 5 speakers: L/R main speakers in the frontal viewing
area, L/R surround speakers aside or behind the viewing area and a center speaker in the front-center viewing
area. If you have an additional center surround speaker, that you have a 6.1 channel system. To complete a
surround system, a dedicated subwoofer usually exists to receive only the medium-low to low-end frequencies,
thus granting it the ".1" in 5.1 and 6.1 channel designations.
Speaker Placement
The center speaker should be placed either directly above, or directly below the television screen. (It is
recommended to check the specifications of your speakers for magnetic shielding prior to placing them near a
television).
The main speakers should then be placed to the left and right sides of the television at an equal distance. You
can try experimenting with slight angling of the main speakers towards the listening area, placing them closer
etc. until you feel have reached the best sound. One thing to avoid however, when placing main speakers, is
placing them so that the tweeters are significantly higher or lower than ear height.
The surround or "rear" speakers actually work best when they are placed to the sides of the listening area, or
slightly behind it along sidewalls. They can be placed in the rear of the listening area as well, but make sure they
are not too far above ear height as that compromises their overall effectiveness.
The subwoofer ideally should be placed so that it produces a good aural blend with the main speakers, producing
smooth and rich low-end output. In most cases, the subwoofer is placed in a room corner a few feet away from
door openings. If your subwoofer has a fixed crossover at around 150 to 200Hz, placing it in the front of the
room rather than a corner is recommended.
Speaker Placement
Center of Listening Area
(Where seating might be placed)
Center Speaker
Top or Bottom
of TV
Subwoofer
Corner
Placement
Side Speakers Directly to the Sides
or Slightly Behind
