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Chapter 4-3 Speaker Placement SV Sound

Speaker placement: 5.1 versus 7.1 channel

5.1channel surround-sound systems employ Right, Center, Left, and Left Surround and Right Surround speak- ers, plus a Subwoofer. This basic

―theater‖ configuration is depicted in the next Chapter.

Such systems are being supplanted by 7.1 channel systems shown in the second room diagram.

The differences in sound between

5.1and 7.1 channel audio systems can vary significantly, with larger rooms usually benefiting from the added speakers more than smaller rooms.

The practical differences between the two common surround- sound configurations are probably obvious. Not only does a 7.1 system require more speakers, but a somewhat different room- placement strategy.

With 7.1 systems, there are ―back‖ speakers roughly centered on the rear wall of your room. The ―surrounds‖ then are usually pulled forward from the back wall some, and often placed in line with your seats, or just behind.

Note: a 7.1 channel audio/video receiver (AVR) can be readily configured to do a 5.1 channel setup, using the AVR’s setup menu to designate what speakers are present. However, the reverse situation is not true. A receiver that is ―only‖ equipped with 5.1 channel processing can not be used in a 7.1 channel configuration.

Check your surround sound receiver/processor for additional guidance. Not all AVR’s work precisely the same with regards to the methods used to create the rear channel sound fields. Thus some receiver brands will suggest somewhat different placement.

Once you have your speakers placed throughout the room we can move on to wiring them up, then system configuration, and finally channel level calibration.