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Q.
How Do I Position My Loudspeakers and Subwoofer For My Home
Theater System?
Probably the most critical part of a home theater set-up is
the positioning of the loudspeakers and subwoofers. Factors,
such as the type of loudspeakers, room shape, and acoustics
definitely affect optimum loudspeaker placement.
However, there are some general loudspeaker
position guidelines that can be followed as a starting point,
and, for most basic installations, these guidelines may be
sufficient.
A. NOTE:
The following examples are provided for a typical
square or slightly rectangular room, you may need to adjust
your placement for other room shapes, types of speakers, and
additional acoustical factors.
5.1 Channel Speaker Placement
Front Center Channel Speaker:
Place the Front Center Channel Speaker directly in front of
the listening area, either above or below the television,
video display, or projection screen.
Subwoofer: Place
the Subwoofer to the left or right of the television.
Left and Right Main/Front
Speakers: Place the Left and Right Main/Front speakers
equidistant from the Front Center Channel speaker, about a
30 degree angle from the center channel.
Left and Right Surround Speakers:
Place the Left and Right Surround Speakers to the left and
right side, just to the side or slightly behind the listening
position - about 90-110 degrees from the center channel.
6.1 Channel Speaker Placement
The Front Center and Left/Right
Main speakers and Subwoofer are the same as in a 5.1 Channel
configuration.
Left and Right Surround Speakers:
Place the Left and Right Surround Speakers to the left and
right side of the listening position, in line with or slightly
behind the listening position - about 90-110 degrees from
the center. These speakers can be elevated above the listener.
Rear Center Channel Speaker:
Directly behind the listening position, in line with the Front
Center speaker - May be elevated.
7.1 Channel Speaker Placement
The Front Center and Left/Right
Main speakers and Subwoofer are the same as a 5.1 or 6.1 Channel
set up.
Left and Right Surround Speakers:
Place the Left and Right Surround Speakers to the left and
right side of the listening position, in line with or slightly
behind the listening position - about 90-110 degrees from
the center. These speakers can be elevated above the listener.
Rear/Back Surround Speakers
Place the Rear/Back Surround Speakers behind the listening
position - slightly to the left and right (may be elevated
above listener) - at about 140-150 degrees from the front
center channel speaker. Rear/Back channel surround speakers
can be elevated above the listening position.
NOTE: The above setup
description is a basic overview on what to expect when hooking
speakers up to your home theater system. The set up may vary
depending on how many and what types of loudspeakers you have,
as well as your room size, shape, and acoustical properties.
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