GETTING STARTED
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POSITIONING YOUR SPEAKERS
1) Left & Right (Front Speakers)
They carry primary music and sound effects.
2) Center Speaker
In surround mode, the center speaker carries much
of the dialogue as well as music and effects. It
should be set between the left and right speakers.
3) Surround (Rear Speakers)
Their overall sound balance should be as close as
possible to the front speakers. Proper placement is
vital to establish an evenly distributed sound field.
Subwoofer
A subwoofer is designed to reproduce powerful low
bass effects (explosions, the rumble of spaceships,
etc.) which dramatically heightens involvement
with the action on the screen. It is therefore
recommended to connect subwoofers when small
speakers are used.
Magnetic shielding
Speakers placed less than two feet from the TV set
must be magnetically shielded in order to prevent
picture distortion.
It is not recommended to place the rear speakers
near the TV set.
FRONT SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Even if you can’t duplicte this ideal home theater
setup exactly, the suggestions for speaker placement
that follow will help you get good results.
Alignment
Align the center speaker evenly with (A), or slightly
behind (B), the left and right speakers, but not
ahead of them.
ADVANCED SETTING
Angle
Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45
degree angle with your favorite viewing position
will duplicate the soundtrack mixer’s perspective.
Height
The mid and high frequency drivers of the three
front speakers should be as close as possible to the
same height. This often requires placing the center
speaker directly atop (A) or beneath (B) the TV set.
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