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