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Surround back speakersSpeaker setting examples
A 6.1-channel system is a conventional 5.1-channel system to which the Osurround back� (SB) channel has beenHere we describe a number of speaker settings for different purposes. Use these examples as guides to set up
added. This makes it easy to achieve sound positioned directly behind the listener, something that was previouslyyour system according to the type of speakers used and the main usage purpose.
difficult with sources designed for conventional multi surround speakers. In addition, the acoustic image
extending between the sides and the rear is narrowed, thus greatly improving the expression of the surround1. DTS-ES compatible system (using surround back speakers)
signals for sounds moving from the sides to the back and from the front to the point directly behind the listening
position.(1) Basic setting for primarily watching movies
This is recommended when mainly playing movies and using regular single way or 2-way speakers for the
Change of positioning and acoustic image Change of positioning and acoustic image surround speakers.
with 5.1-channel systemswith 6.1-channel systems
Front speakersY Set the front speakers with their front
FLSWCFRFLSWCFRSurround back
Center speakersurfaces as flush with the TV or monitorSurroundspeakerspeaker
Point slightly
screen as possible. Set the center speakerFront speakerdownwards
Monitorbetween the front left and right speakers and
Subwoofer60 to
no further from the listening position than the90 cm
60!
front speakers.
SL chSR ch
Surround Y Consult the ownerOs manual for your
speakersAs seen from the side
subwoofer for advice on placing the
subwoofer within the listening room.
60!Y If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place them
SL chSR chSB chslightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the walls
Surround back speakersat a position 60 to 90 cm above ear level at the prime listening position.
Movement of acoustic image from SR to SLMovement of acoustic image from SR to SB to SL
As seen from aboveY When using two surround back speakers, place them at the back facing the
front at a narrower distance than the front left and right speakers. When using
With this set, speaker(s) for 1 or 2 channels are required to achieve a 6.1-channel system (DTS-ES, etc.). Adding
one surround back speaker, place it at the rear center facing the front at athese speakers, however, increases the surround effect not only with sources recorded in 6.1 channels but also
slightly higher position (0 to 20 cm) than the surround speakers.
with conventional 2- to 5.1-channel sources. Furthermore, all the DENON original surround modes (see page 30)
YWe recommend installing the surround back speaker(s) at a slightly downwardare compatible with 7.1-channel playback, so you can enjoy 7.1-channel sound with any signal source.
facing angle. This effectively prevents the surround back channel signals from
reflecting off the monitor or screen at the front center, resulting in interference
2 Number of surround back speakersand making the sense of movement from the front to the back less sharp.
Though the surround back channel only consists of 1 channel of playback signals for 6.1-channel sources
(DTS-ES, etc.), we recommend using two speakers. When using speakers with dipolar characteristics in
(2) Setting for primarily watching movies using diffusion type speakers for the surround speakers
particular, it is essential to use two speakers.
For the greatest sense of surround sound envelopment, diffuse radiation speakers such as bipolar types,
Using two speakers results in a smoother blend with the sound of the surround channels and better sound
or dipolar types, provide a wider dispersion than is possible to obtain from a direct radiating speaker
positioning of the surround back channel when listening from a position other than the center.
(monopolar). Place these speakers at either side of the prime listening position, mounted above ear level.
2 Placement of the surround left and right channels when using surround back speakersPath of the surround soundY Set the front speakers, center speaker and
from the speakers to theSurroundSurround back
Using surround back speakers greatly improves the positioning of the sound at the rear. Because of this, thelistening positionsubwoofer in the same positions as inspeakerspeaker
Point slightly
surround left and right channels play an important role in achieving a smooth transition of the acoustic imageexample (1).Front speakerdownwards
from the front to the back. As shown on the diagram above, in a movie theater the surround signals are alsoY It is best to place the surround speakers
60 to
produced from diagonally in front of the listeners, creating an acoustic image as if the sound were floating indirectly at the side or slightly to the front of90 cm
space.the viewing position, and 60 to 90 cm above
To achieve these effects, we recommend placing the speakers for the surround left and right channels slightlySurround the ears.As seen from the side
more towards the front than with conventional surround systems. Doing so sometimes increases thespeakersY Same as surround back speaker installation
surround effect when playing conventional 5.1-channel sources in the 6.1 surround or DTS-ES Matrix 6.1method (1).
mode. Check the surround effects of the various modes before selecting the surround mode.Using dipolar speakers for the surround back speakers as well is more effective.
60!Y The signals from the surround channels reflect off the walls as shown on the
diagram at the left, creating an enveloping and realistic surround sound
Surround back speakers
presentation.
As seen from above
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