LEFT AND RIGHT MAINS
1. If the speaker is on a shelf, in a pre-fabricated hole in the wall or in a cabinet opening,
place it as far forward as possible.
1.1. Any gap around the speaker must be filled. If the gap is
1" closed-cell foam can be
used. For gaps greater than 1" it is recommended that you "frame" the speaker with §3"
MDF, plywood or other solid panel material.
2. Do not allow anything to obstruct the baffle area of the speakers.
2.1. If decorative cloth is placed in front of the speakers, be sure the frame for the cloth
does not obstruct the front of the speaker.
SUBWOOFERS
1. In nearly all cases, the best location for subwoofers is on the floor, in the front corners of
the room. Place them with the woofers facing the listening area.
1.1. If the subwoofers cannot be placed in the corners, the next best position is on the
floor, against the front wall. In this instance, better low frequency coupling may be
achieved by turning the subwoofers sideways such that the drivers and ports are next to
the front wall.
2. If the subwoofers are placed in a pre-fabricated hole in the wall or in a cabinet opening,
place them as far forward (toward the opening) as possible.
2.1. Any gap around the subwoofer must be filled. If the gap is
1" closed-cell foam can
be used. For gaps greater than 1" it is recommended that you "frame" the speaker with
§3" MDF, plywood or other solid panel material.
2.2. Do not allow anything to obstruct the driver or ports of any speakers.
2.3. If decorative cloth is placed in front of the speakers, be sure the frame for the cloth
does not obstruct the driver or ports of the subwoofers.
SURROUND SPEAKERS
Wall Mount
1. Side surround speakers are to be mounted vertically and placed directly at the sides of the
listening area.
2. Rear surround speakers are to be mounted vertically and placed on the rear wall of the
listening area.
3. The bottom edge of all surround speakers must be at least 24" above ear level.
3.1. Avoid elevating surround speakers more than 48" above ear level.
4. If the speaker is on a shelf, minimize the width and depth of the shelf as much as possible.
4.1. Place them against the wall.
5. If they are placed in a pre-fabricated hole in the wall or cabinet opening, it must exceed the
speaker width by no less than 24".
5.1. Center the speaker in the opening.
5.2. Any open area behind the speaker must be filled to minimize acoustic resonances.
6. Do not allow anything to obstruct the drivers.
6.1. If decorative cloth is placed in front of the speakers, be sure the frame for the cloth
does not obstruct the drivers.
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