Pioneer VSA-AX10 operating instructions If youre using a CENTER speaker

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Speaker Placement Information

Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realistic surround sound. Certain pointers concerning speakers stands, direction, angle and distance of speakers will be useful in this regard.

Firstly, it is best not to put your speakers directly on the floor. If you do this some of the sound vibra- tion (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be lost. Instead we recommend using ex- tremely hard objects (like cinder blocks) or designated speaker stands to support your speakers. Avoid placing the speakers on soft (like cushions or sofas) as these will also lead to sound loss and unstable surfaces (like flimsy shelving) as they may cause speaker accidents. In order to achieve a surround sound effect, make sure the speakers are a reasonable distance from your main listening position.

Follow the diagrams and instructions below for optimum placement of each set of speakers.

	C
F L	F R
	45~60

	C
F L	F R

		C
F	L	F	R

If you're using a CENTER speaker	Make sure the CENTER speaker	It is best to angle the speakers
set the FRONT speakers to a wider	does not cross the forward plane	towards the listening position.
angle. If not, set them to a narrower	of the FRONT speakers. Install	The angle depends on the size
angle.	above or below the TV so that	of the room. Use less angle for
	the sound of the CENTER	bigger rooms.
	channel is localized at the TV
	screen.

	90~120
S L	S R
S L	S R

	90~120
S L	S R
S L	S R
	S B

S L			S R
	0~60
SBL	SBL	SBR	SBR

Surround speakers should be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and titled slight downward.

Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

Surround back speakers should also be positioned 60 cm to 90 cm higher than your ears and tilted slight downward. Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

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