Harman-Kardon II manual Planning Your System, Placement

PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM

Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and study Figures 1 and 2.

PLACEMENT

NOTE:The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf, or mounted on a wall using the built-in base/bracket.

Left

Front

Channel

Center

Subwoofer

Right

Front

Channel

Front Left and Right Channels

For front left and right channels, place one satellite to the left and another to the right of the television, as shown in Figures 1

Left

Surround

Channel

Channel

Couch

Right

Surround

Channel

and 2. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them very close to the TV without worrying about the magnetic field distorting the picture.

Center Channel

For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top of, or below, your television. Use a shelf if the television does not provide a stable platform.

FIGURE 1 – In this overhead view of a typical installation, satellite speakers are used to reproduce sound for the front and surround channels. The center channel reproduces sound and dialogue. The powered subwoofer provides bass for effects and music.

Infinity Subwoofer	Right
(optional)
	Front
	Channel
	Center
	Channel
	Right
Left	Surround
	Channel
Front
Channel
	Left
	Surround
	Channel

FIGURE 2 – This figure shows an alternative layout which may be more suitable for some rooms.

Surround Channels

For surround left and right channels, place one speaker on the left and another on the right, to the side of or behind the listening area.

Subwoofer

Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more complicated than installing full-range speakers, it is essential that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the subwoofer to your system. Should you have questions relating to installation, it is advisable to call either your dealer or Infinity’s Customer Service Department for advice.

The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its placement in the listening room and how you align the subwoofer with the satellite speakers. Setting the volume of the subwoofer in relation to the left and right speakers is also critical because it is essential that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system. Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will result in an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting the volume level too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.

Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies (below 125Hz) are nondirectional and, therefore, placement of a subwoofer within any listening room is not critical. While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional, the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room, reflections, standing waves and absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer system. As a result, specific location of the subwoofer becomes important, and we strongly recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a final location. Placement will depend upon your room (for example, whether or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite) and the amount and quality of bass required.

The R.A.B.O.S. guide, which begins on page 9, will also assist you in optimizing bass response for your room.

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