Connecting speakers

Positioning speakers

Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of Surround sound. The placement of the speakers varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The illustration shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement. Refer to this example when you position the speakers in order to experience the best of Surround sound.

Standard speaker placement

For ideal Surround effects, all speakers should be installed. If a center speaker or subwoofer is not connected, the sound from the unused channel is properly distributed to the connected speakers in order to produce the best Surround sound possible.

Front: The left, right, and center speakers should face the seated listener and be placed at ear level. The center speaker produces a richer sound image by enhancing the perception of the sound’s source and movement.

Surround: Place the left and right Surround speakers 3 feet (1 meter) above the listener’s ear level and facing toward the sides of the room, making sure that the listener is within the speakers’ dis- persion angle. These speakers produce the feel of a moving sound while creating the sensation of being in the middle of the action.

Subwoofer: Install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier for powerful bass sounds. The placement of the subwoofer does not affect the final quality of the sound image too much, so you can install it with the room layout in mind.

Refer to the speaker’s instruction manual for more details.

 

 

TV or Screen

 

Front

Sub-

Center

Front

left

right

woofer

speaker

speaker

speaker

 

 

Surround

 

 

Surround

left

 

 

right

speaker

 

 

speaker

 

 

Listener

 

Connecting the speaker cable

1.Strip away 5/8 inch (15 mm) of wire insulation.

2.Twist wire ends very tight.

3.Unscrew

4.Insert wire

5.Screw

1

2

3

4

5

5/8"

(15mm)

Connecting a subwoofer

Use the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack to connect a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier. If your subwoofer does not have a built-in amplifier, connect an amplifier to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack and the subwoofer to the amplifier.

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Integra DTR-5.2 Connecting speakers, Positioning speakers, Standard speaker placement, Connecting the speaker cable

DTR-5.2 specifications

The Integra DTR-5.2 is a notable A/V receiver that combines high-performance audio capabilities with versatile connectivity options, making it a preferred choice for home theater enthusiasts. It is designed to deliver a rich, immersive audio experience, while also supporting the latest in video technologies.

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The DTR-5.2 also offers extensive connectivity options. It comes equipped with multiple HDMI inputs and one output, supporting 4K Ultra HD video and HDR (High Dynamic Range) for a stunning viewing experience. It includes features like Audio Return Channel (ARC), which simplifies the connection between the receiver and compatible TVs, streamlining the setup process.

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