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Infinity BetaSeriesimproved performance. It is also recommended that the Monopole
aposition be selected if the speakers will be mounted close to a
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corner, as shown in Figure 2.
longstanding commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our
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patented Ceramic Metal Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD) drivers,
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If you are using a receiver/processor with a THXsurround mode
precision dividing networks and rigid, heavily braced enclosures
and have selected the THX surround mode, it may be beneficial to
combine to deliver uncompromised performance in any stereo or
use the Dipole setting. This is a matter of personal preference
multichannel home theater system.The Beta ES250 is the perfect
and may change depending on the individual film soundtrack. It
surround loudspeaker to complete any home theater system.
is also recommended that the Dipole setting be used with older
recordings that are only recorded with a Dolby* Pro Logic* (not
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the newer Dolby Digital) soundtrack.
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Figures 1 and 2. These overhead views show typical
for future use.
home theater plans.
PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM
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Choosing Proper Placement and SetupLeftCenterRight
FrontChannelFrontSubwoofer
The Beta ES250 surround speaker can be used in side or rearChannelChannel(optional)
channel applications. Please refer to the placement and setup
method for your application.The first step is to determine the
application for which your Beta ES250 surround speaker will
be used.
If you are using the Beta ES250 for surround channels in a
5-channel home theater system or for side channels in a 6-
or 7-channel home theater system (Application 1), please
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follow the directions below.
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If you are using the Beta ES250 as a rear speaker in a 6- or 7-
SurroundSurround
channel home theater system (Application 2), please follow theChannelChannel
directions on page 3.
The Beta ES250 also possesses the unique capacity to behave asFigure 1.
two distinct loudspeakers from one enclosure.This allows you to
use a single ES250 for both the left and right rear speakers in a
7-channel system. If you are using the Beta ES250 this way,
please follow the instructions on page 3 (Application 3).
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Placement (Application 1)Subwoofer
(optional)
When using the Beta ES250 for the surround channels in a
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5-channel home theater system or for side channels in a 6-Center
FrontChannelFront
or 7-channel home theater system, refer to Figures 1 and 2.ChannelChannel
The speakers should be placed perpendicular to or slightly
behind the primary listening location, as shown.
Setting the Surround Configuration Selector
It is generally recommended that the selectable surround mode
configuration be set to Bipole. This will provide a large ambient
surround sound field while allowing for precise localization of
sound effects that the filmmaker has placed in the surround
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tracks.SurroundSurround
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If the side walls on which the speaker will be mounted are more
than about 14' (4.3m) from the listening position, setting the
Surround Mode Configuration Switch to Monopole may offerFigure 2.
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