Polk Audio Monitor XT12 User Guide 1 - Page 6

English Positioning Your Subwoofer To maximize the sound quality of your speaker system, correct placement is everything. Your Monitor XT12 subwoofer is compatible with 2.1, 3.1, 5.1, 7.1 and 9.1 setups. Placing your subwoofers in the optimal location provides a more dramatic effect on the performance of the bass output. Listening with One Subwoofer For a single-subwoofer setup, Polk recommends positioning the subwoofer on either side of and along the same wall as the front speakers. Placing the subwoofer in the middle of the listening area will not provide the most optimal sound and may decrease the amount of bass output you experience. For the best sound and minimal distortion, the subwoofer should be positioned approximately 6 inches from the wall. Listening with Multiple Subwoofers When placing multiple subwoofer, choose a location in either corner of the same wall as your front speakers and position the second or multiple subwoofers in an opposite diagonal position as the first subwoofer. Ensure each subwoofer is at least 6 inches from the wall. This will ensure the best listening experience. Single Subwoofer Setup OR Multiple Subwoofer Setup OR 6