Sunfire CRS-3C manual Loudspeaker Locations, Front Left/Right Speakers, Center Loudspeaker

Loudspeaker Locations

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

Ideally, all of the surround loudspeak- ers 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. The Cinema Ribbon Duos (CRM-2) use the same drivers and ribbons as the Trios, making them perfect for rear channel applications.

The loudspeakers are a perfect sound compliment to a plasma display. The CRS-3C center loudspeaker can be mounted above or below the display, and the CRS-3 can be mounted at either side.

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 CRS-3 loudspeakers should be positioned so that your TV display is exactly centered between them. This will help focus your attention towards the display.

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 display, the loud- speakers should be no more than two feet away from the sides of the display.

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 loud- speakers 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 the- ater system. Your eyes and ears should focus your attention towards the center of the display.

Center loudspeaker

The CRS-3C center loudspeaker can above, or directly underneath the display, as long as it is located on the centerline and not off to one side.

Position the front face of the loud- speaker close to the front edge of the display. (The sound waves may other- wise reflect off the top of the display 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 CRS-3C grill on, as it is part of the acous- tic lens design of the center loudspeaker.

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