Paradigm CI Pro P65-IW Manual - Page 4

SPEAKER PLACEMENT GUIDELINES (all models) Location When installing your speaker pick a location between studs or ceiling joists. Be careful not to damage any wires when you cut the installation hole. Accurate Timbre and Imaging Our CI Pro and Elite Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers feature wide, uniform dispersion and can be installed almost anywhere. For the most accurate timbre and imaging, place speakers approximately equal distance apart and select locations that allow sound to reach the listening area unobstructed. Bass Performance Placing speakers near corners will emphasize bass. For more balanced sound, we recommend that you avoid corners when considering speaker placement. If your speakers have "SM" in their name, or an "A", see placement options and additional recommendations following: Placement Options for 'SM' Model (P80-SM) Your P80-SM speaker offers two options for connection: • Stereo Input: Wide dispersion "Left plus Right" channel sound from a single P80-SM speaker. • Mono Input: Very wide dispersion stereo sound from two P80-SM speakers, one for the left, one for the right. With its Dual-Directional Soundfield™, P80-SM speakers provide wider than normal dispersion, allowing it to be used in a variety of applications: Single Speaker, Wide Dispersion "Left plus Right" Channel Sound (Fig. 1a) Ideal in smaller areas less suited to a stereo pair of speakers or where a single speaker is the preferred choice. The speaker is connected to both left and right amplifier channels. Position speakers to achieve the broadest sound coverage in the main listening area. Multiple Speakers, Distributed "Left plus Right" Channel Sound (Fig. 1b) In larger areas (offices, etc.) multiple speakers (each wired for "Left plus Right" channel sound) may be used to eliminate the sound imbalances that occur with separate stereo speakers as people move around the room, or are seated closer to one speaker than the other. Position speakers to achieve the broadest sound coverage in the main listening area. 5.1 Surround Placement Using Two P80-SM Speakers (Fig. 1c) Place one speaker on either side of the listening area. Position so that one dome of each speaker points toward the front of the room and the other points toward the back. Connect each speaker for Mono sound, then use for L/R Surrounds to produce spacious 5.1 surround sound. 6.1 Rear Placement Using One P80-SM Speaker (Fig. 1d) Center one speaker behind the listening area, domes positioned toward the left and right sides of the room. Connect speaker for Mono sound, then use as 6.1 Rear for wide-dispersion rearchannel sound. 7.1 Surround + Rear Placement Using Two P80-SM Speakers (Fig. 1e) Place one speaker on either side of the listening area. Position so that one dome of each speaker points toward the front of the room and use those channels for L/R sound. The other domes will be pointed toward the back of the room which can then be used for L/R rear. 3