SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The proper placement of speakers affects how well the AV surround system recreates the soundfield intended by the recording engineer. Current recording practice typically assumes a speaker array with a center channel speaker directly in front of the central viewing position. Left and right speakers are placed so they each form a 30 degree angle from the centerline. Left and right surround speakers should be 110 degrees from the centerline. Left and right rear speakers in a 7.1 system should be at 140 degrees. If a sin- gle rear speaker is used in a 6.1 system, it should be cen- tered on the rear wall. Front speakers should be as close to the height of the TV monitor as practical. Surround and rear speakers should be slightly higher. Recreate this speaker pattern as closely as your room and furnishings allow.

Don’t be too concerned if your situation and listening envi- ronment dictate the speakers’ position. Most rooms do not allow ideal placement. Place your speakers as close to these guidelines as practical. The speakers will still provide convincing, lifelike sound.

Your surround processor has a variety of adjustments to optimize the sound based on the speakers’ capabilities and placement. These adjustments vary by processor, so refer to your processor’s manual for instructions specific to your equipment. Set your main, center, and surround settings to “SMALL”, with subwoofer “ON”. If your processor allows you to adjust the crossover frequency, set it as close to 100Hz as possible.

Avoid placing front left and right speakers very close to a side wall (within 12-14 inches). The reflected sound from the wall degrades the sound coming directly from the speaker.

RECOMMENDED DISTANCE

APART FOR STEREO

20 - 55

APPROX.

ANGLE

EAR LEVEL

 

 

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED DISTANCE

 

 

 

APART FOR HOME THEATER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN SPEAKERS

 

 

 

MAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAIN

 

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

CENTER CHANNEL

 

 

SURROUND

LEVEL

 

 

0

º

30

3

 

SURROUND

WITH

 

 

 

 

1

1

 

º

 

110º

SPEAKER

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

º

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

140º

 

 

140

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWERED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

7.1 REAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1 REAR

SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER

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Cambridge SoundWorks MC650HD manual Speaker Placement