Placement
Speaker/room interactions have a significant impact on the sound of the system. The Model FS-3200 speakers have been designed to deliver outstanding performance when mounted on the wall or used with their optional floorstands.
Speaker Placement and Home Theater
Remember that the primary goal of a good home theater is not to make you believe that you are in a movie theater. It’s to make you believe you’re in the movie. For a home theater system, place the FS-3200LR speakers on either side of your flat screen display. The left and right front speakers should be far enough apart (6 to 10 feet, 2-3 meters, is usually best) that you get a good stereo “image” when they are playing alone, but not so far apart that the sound seems to be disembodied from the TV,distracting you from the picture.
When also using a center channel speaker, a wider separation of the left and right front speakers is usually possible.You may choose to“toe” the LR speakers in,aiming them approximately at the prime listening position with the Angle Bracket (supplied - See figure 6). This can be particularly useful if the front LR speakers are fairly far apart.
The FS-3200C center channel speaker can be mounted either above or below the video display. This speaker also comes with your choice of two wall- mount brackets, a Straight Bracket that points the speaker straight ahead, and an Angle Bracket that either points the speaker down at the listeners (if it’s mounted above the display) or up at the listeners (if it’s mounted below the display).
In addition, the FS-3200C can also be used as a traditional set-top cen- ter channel speaker. Should you choose to use it that way, we’ve included Atlantic’s exclusive Rocker Base. This base attaches easily to the bottom of the speaker so that it may be tilted up or down towards the listening are as needed. Alternately, the speaker can be placed directly on a shelf or on the television without the rocker base,if desired.Four self-adhesive rubber feet are included to prevent vibration and protect the mounting surface.See figure 7 to attach the Rocker Base
IMPORTANT NOTE Try to keep the LR and C tweeters at approxi- mately the same height (within 12-18 inches) and aimed at ear level when seated. Doing so provides a more realistic spread of the sound into the room, making for a much better sonic experience for a group of listeners and reducing the need to sit in a precise “sweet spot.”
When mounted on the wall,the FS-3200LR speakers may be turned“upside down” so the tweeter is either at the top or the bottom end of the cabinet, depending on whether the FS-3200C is mounted above or below the video screen.You may also simply mount the speakers to the wall using the built- in keyhole bracket.
Because of the high quality components used,these speakers are very heavy for their size and care must be used when hanging them. Be sure to use a strong screw to drive into the wall,one whose head and shaft will fit properly within the keyhole opening and slot.Also be sure to drive the screw directly into a stud or to use a mounting device (such a molly-bolt) that is capable of safely holding the speaker’s weight. Never simply drive a nail or screw into sheet rock or other wall materials, as this mounting method may not be sufficient to safely support the weight of the speaker.
NOTE: Always consult a knowledgeable installer regarding the proper mounting hardware to use with your speakers.
Speaker Placement for a 3-Piece system
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