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Speaker Positioning
A typical speaker setup uses 6 speakers: 2 front speakers, a center speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer. Add a sub-
woofer to hear excellent bass sound, DTS digital surround or Dolby Digital surround. Set up a listening position; a couch or
chairs, etc. as shown in the speaker positioning example.
• Front speakers
We recommend that the height of the tweeters of the front speakers be at the same height as the listener’s ears, to the
left and right of the TV. See speaker positioning example for speaker placement.
• Center speaker
Ideally, the center speaker and front speakers would be positioned at the same height. Place the center speaker above or
below the television.
• Rear speakers (Surround)
Place left and right surround speakers behind the listening area. These speakers help recreate sound motion and
atmosphere; required for surround playback. For optimum sound effects, do not place the rear speakers too far behind the
listening position. Install them at or above the height of the listener’s ears. It is also effective to point the rear speakers
toward a wall or ceiling, to further dis-
perse the sound.
If the room is small and the listeners area is
near the rear wall, set the rear speakers
opposite each other about 2 - 3 feet higher
than the listeners’ ears.
• Subwoofer
Place it an appropriate position. (See
speaker positioning example.)
Notes
• We recommend that you use magnetic shielded speakers for the front left/right speakers and center speaker
to prevent video noise from appearing on the TV picture.
• Use speakers in your setup that have similar tonal characteristics.
Speaker Positioning Example
Center Speaker
Front Speaker
(Right)
Front Speaker
(Left)
Subwoofer
Surround
Speaker (Left)
Surround
Speaker (Right)
Speaker Setup for enjoying the surround sound effect
