Niles Audio RS6 Series manual Stereo Coverage 6 speakers

Figure 1 shows how this would work for a square area of 35 feet by 25 feet and using stereo signals. Using our spacing rules as shown in Table 1, leads to the need for four loudspeakers. The loudspeaker coverage pattern is shown in the diagram.

Figure 2 Stereo Coverage 6 speakers

Figure 2 shows the same area as Figure 1, however the number of speakers has increased by 2. You can see a greater area of stereo coverage and this would also have a more even sound level across the listening area. This illustrates the fact that not using the maximum spacing allowed leads to improved sound quality.

Achieving high quality stereo coverage in a large area is costly. You need to use more speakers and more amplifier power or separate amplifiers. If a large area needs to be covered, consider using a summed stereo or mono signal for each speaker. If summing the stereo inputs into the amplifier or setting the amplifier to play in mono is acceptable, the loudspeakers can be spaced 10 feet from the sides of the listening area and 20 feet from each other. The row spacing between speakers should be less than 35 feet. This will increase the area your loudspeakers will cover.

Sources	Spacing	Spacing Between	Spacing
	from Sides	Speakers within a row	Between Rows
Stereo	10 ft	15 ft	25 ft
	3.1m	4.6m	7.6m
Mono	10 ft	20 ft	35 ft
	3.1m	6.1m	10.7m

Note: These are maximun recomended distances, sound quality is improved if you use smaller spacings.

Table 1 Spacing Rules

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

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