Speaker Placement Help And Tips

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Optimal Imaging


Measure the distance from your main listening area to the front speakers. For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that distance up to that same distance from each other (3/4 of “X” to “X”). To further optimize imaging, turn speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening position with their axes crossing just behind it. So if your speakers ar 10' from you seating area, you should have your front L-R from 8'-10' apart in width making sure that they are the same distance from the center channel speaker. You will notice your imaging in the sound will be much better. Always make sure you center speaker in centered with your TV either above or below the TV. Your front L-R should be angled in to the main seating area where the sweet spot is about 2' behind your main listening position. The easiest way to do this is, get a laser pointer place it flush on the inside of the speaker (closer side to the center speaker) press the button and have some stand about 2' behind this position. When you get the laser to line up from both speakers in the same place on the person you are set.

Just wanted to make this thread after looking though some of the HT on the site and wanted to help people who might not know how to properly set up the front three speakers.

Hope this helps