DC265 / DC365 COVERAGE & SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Sound Coverage and Speaker Placement
Audio Imaging: Ceiling or wall speakers can be used as pairs for stereo or used in multiples for 5.1 to 7.1 multi-channel applications. Ideally you should place the stereo or front left and right speakers as directionally balanced as possible to the primary listening area.
A common rule is to position the front speakers so that the distance between the listening position and the wall is 1.5 times the distance between the two speakers, but the speakers can be further apart if you desire a wider sound stage. In a typical audio/ video multi-channel setup, the listening position is directly facing the video source (TV or Monitor) and the center channel is on a direct plane with the listener. If the listener is positioned 15 feet away from that video source, then the optimal distance between the left and right speakers would be 22.5 feet apart (15'x1.5).
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Equidistant Example
The speaker imaging decreases rapidly the further the listener is from the speakers, so an equidistant speaker arangment for multi-channel installation is desired for the best results. Try to equalize the speakers distance so the listener is basically in the middle of the sound stage.
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