EMP Tek EF30 - Manual (Page 5)

In order to obtain the best possible sound from your speaker system, it is important to
determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening room. Sound reflections
from the floor, ceiling and side walls influence the balance, imaging and overall sonic
quality at the listening position. Experiment with speaker placement to determine which
location offers the best overall sound. As a general guide, use the room layout diagram
and the following the descriptions when setting up a home theater system. Some speakers
shown in the diagram may not always be applicable to your individual system.
Front Main Left and Right Speakers
As a starting point, place your left and right EMP Tek EF30T tower speakers at least 15
inches from the wall and 7 feet apart from each other. The distance from the listening
position to each speaker should be close to the distance that separates the two main
speakers. Angling the speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more
spacious and realistic sound stage.
Center Channel Speaker
The EMP Tek EF30C Center Channel Speaker should be centered between both left
and right main speakers. Often this positioning dictates placing the speaker either
directly above or below a television monitor. Since the EF30C is video shielded, the
center speaker may be placed in close proximity to a television without cause for
concern. The EF30C center channel speaker may be placed in a horizontal (lying down)
or vertical (standing) position.
Rear Surround Channel Speakers
The TK-5C 2-way Bookshelf Speakers may be placed either above, behind or to the sides
of the listening position. The listening position should be centered between the surround
speakers. For best performance you may want to experiment with angling the surround
speakers either towards or away from the listening position.
Subwoofer
Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality, quantity, and extension of
the bass frequencies within your listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by
close room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer
sound louder and boost the very lowest frequencies. Placing the subwoofer away from
walls will provide the least reinforcement, making the bass sound subjectively thinner
than if the woofer were close to a wall. Good results can usually be obtained by placing
a subwoofer along a wall 1-3 feet from a corner. Experiment with subwoofer placement
and the sub-amplifier controls to achieve the proper bass balance.
System Setup
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