Harman-Kardon AVR 160 - Manual (Page 18)

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position
at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the
listening position.
front Speaker placement
The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall
above or below the video display screen.
The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle, about 30 degrees
from the center speaker and angled toward the listener.
Place the front left/right and center speakers at the same height, preferably
at about the same height as the listener’s ears. The center speaker should be
no more than approx. 60 cm above or below the left/right speakers. If you’re
using only two speakers with the AVR 160, place them in the front left and
right positions.
Placement of the surround speakers depends on the number of speakers in
your system.
C
110°
150°
110°
150°
30° 30°
SUB 1
FR FL
SL SR
Green
Purple
White
Blue
Alternate placement for Side Surround
Left Speaker (Blue)
Alternate placement for Side Surround
Right Speaker (Gray)
Gray
Red
Figure 14 – Speaker Placement (5.1- Channel System)
placement of Surround Speakers in a
5.1- channel System
The side surround speakers should be placed 110 degrees from the center
speaker, slightly behind and angled toward the listener. Alternatively, place
them behind the listener, with each surround speaker facing the opposite-
side front speaker. See Figure 14. The surround speakers may be placed a little
higher than the listener’s ears.
placement of Surround Speakers in a
7.1- channel System
In a 7.1- channel system, the side surround speakers are placed 90 degrees
from the center speaker, directly to either side of the listening position. The
surround back left and right speakers are placed 150 degrees from the center
speaker, or directly facing the opposite-side front speaker. See Figure 15.
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90°
150°
90°
150°
30° 30°
SBR SBL
FR FL
SL SR
SUB 1
Green
Purple
White
Brown
Blue Gray
Red
Tan
Figure 15 – Speaker Placement (7.1- Channel System)
NOTE: Some speaker manufacturers offer 6.1-channel speaker systems,
for 6.1-channel surround sound formats, such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES
Discrete and Matrix modes and DTS Neo:6 mode. Using the AVR 160 in a
6.1-channel configuration is not recommended. The 6.1-channel formats
will sound better when played through a 7.1-channel system. The same
surround back channel information is played through both surround back
speakers, but with twice the power and clarity.
To use the AVR 160 with a 6.1-channel speaker system, place the single
surround back speaker directly behind the listener, but do not connect it
until after you have run the EzSet/EQ procedure for a 5.1-channel system.
After the EzSet/EQ process finishes, connect the surround back speaker to
the Surround Back Left Speaker Output. Then follow the directions in the
Advanced Features section for manual setup of the surround back speaker.
Subwoofer placement
Placement of the subwoofers is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are
omnidirectional. Placing each subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will
reinforce the low frequencies, and may create a “boomy” sound. Temporarily
place one subwoofer where the listener normally sits, then walk around the
room until the low frequencies sound best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.
NOTE: Your receiver will sound its best when the same model or brand
loudspeaker is used for all positions.