Snell Acoustics AMC 720, AMC 760, AMC 800, AMC 900THX PLACEMENT OF THE FRONT CHANNEL SPEAKERS, PLACEMENT OF THE SURROUND SPEAKERS

PLACEMENT OF THE FRONT CHANNEL SPEAKERS

A home theatre system includes three loudspeakers placed across the front of the listening

room. The distance between the left and right speakers determines the width of the stereo

image. If the speakers are placed too close together, the image will be too narrow; too far apart

and the blend will suffer, creating a hole in the middle. When properly placed, your speakers

will create a continuous “virtual image” from left to right, with an illusion of sound outside, in

front of, and behind the speaker systems.

We recommend an angular separation between 45 degrees and 60 degrees (when viewed from

above). This is equivalent to a separation between the speaker systems that is about 85% of the

distance to either of the speakers.

Creation of sounds between the speakers

requires some precise placement. The

distance from the left speaker, right

speaker, and center channel to the

listener location should all be as equal as

possible. We advise using a tape measure

to equalize these two distances to the

primary listening location.

Ideally the front channel speakers should

be installed at the same height as the

ears of a seated listener. Try to keep the

front channel tweeters within two

vertical feet of that height. If speakers

must be installed more than 2-3 feet

above or below the ideal position, take

advantage of the DPT rotating feature.

For example, aim the tweeter downward

when the speakers are mounted high on

the wall. For more information, refer to

the “Aiming the DPT” section.

There are many opinions about where surround or “rear” speakers should be mounted. The

following is based on the findings of the best academics, and on our experience with many

installations. These placement recommendations apply to all the AMC models, whether you are

using AMC 900THX (dipole surrounds) or AMC 720, AMC 760 or AMC 800 (direct speakers).

When selecting installation locations for the AMC 720, AMC 760 or AMC 800, remember that

you can increase the diffusion of their sound by aiming their DPT drivers away from the

listening area (see the “Aiming the DPT” section). The tweeters can be aimed toward a reflecting

surface, or a surface that will scatter the sound, such as a shelf full of books or other irregular

surface. The AMC 900THX tweeters should not be repositioned.

45°-60°

AMC 800

AMC 900THX