Russound RC61S Applications, Speaker Placement, Stereo music listening, Background music

Applications

Ratio speakers provide room-filling sound in any multiroom system with amplified keypads. In many cases where an external amplifier would be added for conventional speakers, a pair of Ratio speakers powered directly by the keypad will suffice.

Designed for optimal performance with amplified key- pad systems, Ratio speakers make it possible to use such systems in places where higher-powered systems would otherwise be used. This provides an economical alterna- tive to high-powered multiroom systems.

Speaker Placement

Following are some general placement guidelines for stereo listening and background music applications. Other things to consider for speaker placement include:

•Locations of unobstructed wall or ceiling cavities in which to mount the speakers

•Accessibility for running cables through the walls or ceilings to the speaker locations

Stereo music listening

Speaker placement for stereo music listening is impor- tant for proper imaging. Imaging is the ability of the speaker pair to reproduce sounds so they appear to come from between the speakers.

In a stereo music system, we recommend placing the left and right speakers about 60 degrees apart when viewed from the center listening position. In-wall speakers should be centered at ear level.

Speaker placement for stereo listening

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Background music

Speaker placement for background music is less critical than for stereo listening. Often the goal is to provide even coverage throughout the room, without regard to a fixed listening position. In this case, the speakers can be placed so they cover equal portions of the room.

In other cases, the goal is to provide background music only in part of a large room or open area, often where the seating is located. In this case, the speakers can be located to provide coverage in that part of the room.

Speaker placement for background music

in a seating area

Placement near corners

Placing the speakers near the corners of a room can help emphasize bass frequencies. This is fine if both speakers in a stereo pair are mounted near corners, but avoid placing one speaker in a corner and another in a large open area.

The best acoustic performance will result if the speakers face the same type of surface and are placed in similar positions on the same type of wall or ceiling surface.

Small rooms

The RC61S stereo ceiling speaker is useful for providing coverage for a small room from a single point. Usually it should be placed near the center of the room.

Avoid wet locations

Ratio indoor speakers are designed to provide reliable long-term service as long as they are not installed in wet or damp locations such as showers. Also, they should not be installed in areas continually subject to high humidity, such as unventilated bathrooms and porches in humid climates.

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