Connecting Your Speakers

Connecting Your Speakers

About Speakers

You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B.

Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room, and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS sources. To get the best surround sound experience, each speaker must be positioned at a specific location within the room, as shown in the following illustration. Note that while speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 5.1-channel playback. Speaker set B can be installed in another room and positioned like normal stereo speakers or however you like. Speaker set B only outputs sources that are connected to an analog input.

Front left and right speakers

These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the TV. Angle them inward slightly so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.

Center speaker

This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers, making sound movements distinct and providing a full sound image. For movies, it’s used mainly for dialog.

Position it close to your TV (preferably on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the same height as the front left and right speakers.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. The volume and quality of the bass output from your subwoofer will depend on its posi- tion, the shape of your listening room, and your listening position. In

general, a good bass sound can be obtained by install- ing the subwoofer in a front

corner, or at one-third the way along the wall, as shown.

1/3 wall position

Corner position

Surround back left and right speakers

These speakers further enhance the realism of sur- round sound and improve sound localization behind the listener. They are essential to enjoy certain listening modes (i.e., Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES). Position them behind the listener about 2–

3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Make sure that the lis- tening position is within the range of the speakers.

Surround left and right speakers

These speakers are used for precise sound positioning and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally, they should be equally spaced from the listener.

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Onkyo TX-SR573 instruction manual Connecting Your Speakers, About Speakers