NHT L5 - Manual (Page 3)

! Placement
The NHT L5 on-wall loudspeaker is designed for on-wall installation into standard 2”
x 4” wood studs or joists. Installation in outdoor locations or in moisture-prone inte-
rior environments such as indoor swimming pools or saunas is not recommended.
Spend some time considering speaker placement prior to installing the NHT L5 on-
wall loudspeaker. Mount the speakers in a location where they face the listening
area without obstruction from furniture, and preferably at least three feet from side
walls. Below are some fundamental guidelines on speaker orientation:
1) For front left and right main speakers you do not need to “toe-in” the L5s
toward the listening area (see the chapter at the end of this manual ‘What is Virtual
F.I.G.?’ for explanation); position them facing straight ahead into the room, perpen-
dicular to the wall behind the speaker (fig 1).
2) When oriented vertically, the tweeters should be placed inward (fig.2).
3) When using the L5 for a center channel, it should be placed horizontally.
4) When the L5 is placed horizontally, the tweeter orientation (top or bottom)
depends on the placement height. If the L5 is placed above the listener’s ear, the
tweeter should be below the midrange driver. If the L5 is placed below the listen-
er’s ear, the tweeter should be above the midrange driver (fig.3). Whatever the
case, the tweeter should be as close to ear level as possible.
5) If you are primarily listening from a position near or against a rear wall, you
can place the rear channel speakers as shown in fig 4. Surround processors and
receivers have adjustable delay settings that allow you to equalize the arrival times
at the listening position. Refer to your Surround Processor/AV Receiver manual to
find the correct delay setting.
6) You may mount the L5 horizontally on the wall or ceiling or on a cross
beam (fig.5).
Keep in mind that room furnishings play an important role in absorbing and reflect-
ing soundwaves. Midrange and high frequencies in particular will be absorbed by
soft furnishings such as sofas, carpets and curtains. A large number of these soft
furnishings will tend to dull the sound somewhat, while a “live” room with few fur-
nishings tends to brighten the sound.
The NHT L5 on-wall loudspeaker is not magnetically shielded. Do not install them
in a location where they will be within 12” of a direct view television. Unshielded
magnets placed in close proximity to a television screen can cause picture discol-
oration and may damage the picture tube. When installing three L5 loudspeakers
for front channels in a home theater system, you can position the L & R speakers
farther apart to create a wider soundstage. When installing L5 loudspeakers as cen-
ter channel speakers, they should be installed at least 12” directly above or below
the location where the television will be.
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