Yamaha NS-P220 Owner's Manual - Page 7

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS Before making connections, place all speakers in their respective positions. The positioning of the speakers is important because it controls the whole sound quality of this system. Place the speakers depending on your listening position by following the instructions below. Speaker configuration This speaker package employs a 6 speaker configuration: 2 main speakers, 2 rear speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer. The main speakers are used for main source sound. The rear speakers are used for surround sounds, and the center speaker is for center sounds (dialog etc.). The subwoofer is for reinforcing low frequencies on your audio system. Note In this speaker package, the same speakers (NX-220P) are used for the main and rear speakers. Main L Center Main R Placing speakers Main speakers: On both sides of and at approximately the same height as the TV set. Rear speakers: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. About 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) from the floor. Center speaker: Precisely between the main speakers. Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional. Refer to "Placing the subwoofer" below for a recommended positioning of the subwoofer. Rear L Subwoofer Rear R Subwoofer Main R Center Main L TV-set Rear R Rear L Ⅵ Placing the subwoofer Å ı ( : Subwoofer, : Main speaker) It is recommended to place the subwoofer on the outside of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. Å .) The placement shown in fig. ı is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from it and the sound reflected by the wall may cancel out each other. To prevent this from happening, face the subwoofer system at an angle as shown in fig. Å. Note There may be a case that you cannot obtain enough super- bass sounds from the subwoofer when listening in the center of the room. This is because "standing waves" have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to the wall. It also may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by placing bookshelves etc. along the walls. 3