Loudspeaker Locations

The details below show various systems incorporating the loudspeakers, with a subwoofer to handle the low frequency range.

Ideally, all of the surround loudspeakers in a home theater system should be of the same make and model, and positioned at similar heights to produce a smooth and continuous soundfield.

Ideally, the loudspeakers should be placed no closer than 1 to 3 feet from the rear and side walls. If your loudspeakers are closer than this, you can set the Boundary Compensation switch to "Wall." You can also experiment by adding sound deadening material such as drapes on the walls to reduce any unwanted reflections.

Set the Boundary Compensation switch to "Room" if the loudspeakers are away from the walls, such as on speaker stands.

Front Left/Right Speakers

The front left and right loudspeakers should be positioned so that your TV screen is exactly centered between them. This will help focus your attention towards the screen.

Front left and right loudspeakers

Your left loudspeaker should be set exactly the same distance and angle away from your listening position as the right loudspeaker.

If you have a smaller TV, the loudspeakers should be no more than two feet away from the sides of the TV.

If you have a Sunfire or Carver system equipped with Sonic Holography, then it is recommended that you use a tape measure to set the left and right loudspeakers to be an equal distance away from your listening position, within half an inch tolerance. (Sonic Holography is a unique process designed by Bob Carver to enhance the three-dimensional effects and realism of stereo sound.)

The Center Loudspeaker

Most movie dialog will come from the center loudspeaker, so careful positioning is an important part of a good home theater system. Your eyes and ears should focus your attention towards the center of the screen.

Center loudspeaker

The CRM-2C center loudspeaker can sit on top, or directly underneath the TV, as long as it is located on the centerline and not off to one side.

Position the front face of the loudspeaker close to the front edge of the TV cabinet. (The sound waves may otherwise reflect off the top of the TV cabinet and distort the center imaging.)

If possible, have the center, left and right loudspeakers at the same height (within two feet). This will help give a smooth transition when sound effects move from loudspeaker to loudspeaker.

We recommend that you keep the CRM-2C grill on, as it is part of the acoustic lens design of the loudspeaker.

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