Yamaha NS-AW570 Owners Manual - Page 8

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS INDOOR PLACEMENT You can use these speakers as front or surround speakers. - Front speaker 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 "middleomission" effect will occur and the vocal center fill will be lost. Height of the speaker should beat least at ear level. - Center channel speaker 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 LISTENING AREA 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. 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