Russound SP650, SP550.2 instruction manual Stereo Imaging, Drawing

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Where To Place Your SPEAKERS

Placement can make all the difference in how your RUSSOUND speaker system sounds. There are at least three “WHERE’s” and a “HOW” to factor into your layout:

HOW you intend to use your in-wall speakers

WHERE they’ll sound best (stereo imaging and acoustic considerations)

WHERE it’s possible to install them (wall and ceiling surfaces)

WHERE they can be installed that makes it easy to get wires to them without remodeling your entire house.

STEREO IMAGING

If your Russound In-wall Speakers are going to be your primary listening source in a room, you need to consider some other factors to insure proper imaging. The term “stereo imaging” refers to a speaker system’s ability to project music so that it sounds like the performers are in a 3-dimensional space between the speakers. It’s the whole point of having a stereo instead of monophonic sound.

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Russound In-wall speakers may be used for rear surround sound channels by placing them (1) behind, (2) on each side of the viewing position or (3) in the ceiling just behind the viewers. The SP550.2 & SP650.1 speakers also make excellent, unobtrusive front channel home theater speakers for 5 channel listening.

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Contents SP550.2 SP650.1 What kind to use Tools for Installation in Existing WallsSpeaker Wire Necessary Tools to do the JOBDrawing Stereo ImagingConcerns and reflections Speaker Wire PathsInstallation Depth Other Acoustic ConsiderationsCutting Holes for the Speakers Painting the SpeakersIdentifying + Hooking UP Your SpeakersHole AT the Speaker ENDAT the Amplifier END Painted stripe or dotted lineNo sound from either speaker Final AssemblyQuick Troubleshooting Guide Quick Listening TestTaking Care of Your NEW IN-WALL Speakers More on Speaker Wires and Amplifier ImpedanceToo little power Too much powerInstalling Russound Speakers During NEW Construction This Warranty Does Not Cover Technical Specifications SP550.2SP650.1 Forbes Rd., Newmarket, NH