Wilson Audio WATCH Center Channel Series 1 - Manual (Page 39)

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S p e a k e r O r i e n t a t i o n
Speaker placement and orientation are two of the most important considera-
tions in obtaining superior sound. The first thing you need to do is minimize the
influence of the side walls on the sound of your system. Speakers placed too close
to the side walls will suffer from a strong primary reflection. This can cause out of
phase cancellations, or comb filtering, which will cancel some frequencies and
change the tonal balance of the music. A good place to start is with the speakers
about 18” from each wall and, if you need to move them relative to the side wall,
move them away from the wall, not closer.
Another important aspect of speaker placement is how far to place the
speakers from the wall behind them. The closer to the back wall, the more pro-
nounced the low bass energy and centering of the image will be. However, this
comes at a definite reduction in stage size and bloom as well as a deterioration of
upper bass quality. You must find the proper balance of these two factors.
Remember, if you are partial to bass response or air and bloom, do not overcom-
pensate your adjustments to maximize their effects. Overbalanced systems are
sometimes pleasing in the short term, but long term satisfaction is always achieved
through proper balance.
C e n t e r C h a n n e l
After determining the general area for the left and right channel, determine
the best place for your WATCH Center Channel. The following center channel
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