RBH Sound SI-744 Speaker Placement continued, Front Main Speakers, Center Channel Speaker

Speaker Placement (continued)

Front Main Speakers

As a starting point, place your left and right speakers at least 7-feet apart from each other. The distance from the listening position to each speaker should be close to the distance that separates the two main speakers.

Center Channel Speaker

The Center Channel Speaker should be placed between both left and right main speakers. Often this positioning dictates placing the speaker either directly above or below a television monitor. Since some RBH Signature Series speakers are available with video shielding, the center speaker may be placed in close proximity to a CRT-type television without cause for concern.

Surround Speakers

The SI-744 is a dedicated surround speaker. This speaker should ideally be placed slightly behind the listening position on the side walls, regardless of whether it is being used in single or dual mode. Optimally, there will also be a back wall for the sound to reflect off of to come back to the listening position. An optional set of SI-744’s can be used on the back wall as shown in the diagram below. When using two pair, it is recommended that both pair be used in the single-channel mode.

Subwoofer

Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality, quantity, and extension of the bass frequencies within your listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by close room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound louder and boost

the very lowest

frequencies. Placing the subwoofer away from walls will

provide the least reinforcement,

making the bass sound subjectively

thinner than if the

woofer were close to a wall. Good results

can usually be obtained by placing

a subwoofer along a wall 1-3 feet from a corner. Experiment

with subwoofer placement and the sub-amplifier controls to achieve the proper bass balance.

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