Yamaha NS-AW390W Owners Manual - Page 7

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS INDOOR PLACEMENT You can use these speakers as front or surround speakers. - Front speakers placement should be separated by a distance of 6-10ft. If they are placed too close together, there will be a reduction in the stereo effect. Conversely, If placed too far apart, the so called "middle-omission" effect will occur and the vocal center fill will be lost. Height of the speaker should beat least at ear level. - Center channel speakers should be placed centered above or below the TV. - Surround speakers should ideally be placed behind the listening area, at least as far apart as the front speakers and up to 2 additional feet apart per side. The height of the speaker should be at a minimum of ear level or preferably somewhat higher. Left Front Speaker Center channel Speaker Right Front Speaker up to approx 2 feet more 6-10 feet LISTENIANRGEt 1 up to approx 2 feet more Left Surround Speaker Right Surround Speaker OUTDOOR PLACEMENT Your speaker system has water-resistant enclosures that protect the speakers form the elements when mounted outdoors. These speakers are designed with a wide dispersion pattern which means you will get good sound quality over a large listening area. (100 ft2 to approximately 400 ft2). Please note: if the listening area is too large, and the speakers are positioned too far apart, "middle-omission" effect (lack of sound in an area between the speakers) will occur and/or "hot spots" (loud sound near the speaker) will develop. Try to place the speakers between 6'-10' apart for good stereo listening. It is suggested for larger areas (over 400 ft2 to about 600 ft2) two pairs of speakers be used, see below. 0 Note • 1 pair of speakers should be used for every 200-400 ft. • We recommend that you install this speaker vertically, as it is designed to ensure a wide listening area in this orientation. 7