Onkyo TX-SV444 Owner Manual - Page 11

Speaker placement eOKe TV or Screen Subwoofer speaker Center speaker speFcrokentr Right Surround speaker Left Listener Surround speaker Right O 8 Center Speaker ) I I I Placing the speakers for Surround effects Speaker placement plays an important role in the reproduction of sound using Surround. The manner in which the speakers are placed varies depending on the size of the room and the wall coverings used in the room. The following shows an example of a layout for standard speaker placement. Refer to the example for placing the speakers appropriately in order to experience the best Surround sound. In principle, for Surround sound reproduction, two Front speakers and two Surround (Rear) speakers are required. Refer to the illustration on the left. Placing the front speakers If the Front left and right speakers are placed too far away from each other, sound spreads out too much and is dispersed resulting in diminished sound quality. Placing the center speaker To enjoy Surround sound. a Center speaker is required in addition to the four basic speakers. If a screen with a projector is used, place the Center speaker under the screen. If a Monitor TV is used, it is recommended that the Center speaker be placed on top of or under the Monitor. lacing the rear speakers To bring out the feeling of shifting sound, the rear speakers should not be placed on the floor, but would be most effective placed above ear position. They can also be placed facing the ceiling or walls to reflect the sound. Placing a subwoofer speaker To enjoy powerful bass sounds, install a subwoofer with a built-in power amplifier. The placement of the Subwoofer does not affect the final quality of the sound image too much, therefore as its exact placement is not critical, you can install it more with the room layout in mind. To especially enjoy A/V Surround, a Subwoofer can bring out the best features of Dolby Pro Logic Surround. 11