Onkyo HT-S580 - Manual (Page 17)

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Connecting Your Speakers
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B.
Speaker set A should be installed in your main listening room and can be used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround
material. Each speaker must be positioned at a specific location in your listening room to get the best from surround
sound material. The following illustration shows the best positions for your surround-sound speakers. When speaker set
B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback. If the multichannel DVD input is selected, and speaker
set B is turned on, speaker set A is reduced to 2-channel playback.
Speaker set B can be installed in another room. Speakers can be positioned in the standard position for stereo speakers
or however you like.
To get the very best from your surround-sound system, you should also specify the distance between the listener and
each individual speaker so that the sound from each speaker arrives at the listener’s ears at the same time (see page 51).
In addition, you should set the level of each individual speaker to achieve an equal balance (see page 51.)
Enjoying Home Theater
Front left and right speakers (SKF-330F L/R)
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for
the sound image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equi-
distant from the TV. Angle them inward so as to create a triangle, with the listener at the apex.
Center speaker (SKC-330C)
This speaker enhances the front left
and right speakers, making sound
movements distinct and providing a
full sound image. In movies it’s used
mainly for dialog.
Position it close to your TV (preferably
on top) facing forward at about ear
level, or at the same height as the
front left and right speakers.
Subwoofer (SKW-330)
The subwoofer handles the bass sounds of
the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel.
The volume and quality of the bass output
from your subwoofer will depend on its posi-
tion, the shape of your listening room, and
your listening position. In general, a good
bass sound can be obtained by installing the
subwoofer in a front corner,
or at one-third the width of
the wall, as shown.
Surround left and right speakers
(SKM-330S L/R)
These speakers are used for precise sound
positioning and to add realistic ambience.
Position them at the sides of the listener, or
slightly behind, about 2–3 feet (60–100 cm)
above ear level. Ideally they should be equi-
distant from the listener.
Corner
1/3 wall
length