SVS Prime Speakers - Manual (Page 9)

SETTING UP YOUR PRIME SPEAKERS ROOM PLACEMENT (cont’d)
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40-45˚
60˚
Wide Speaker Channels
The wide speaker channels are intended to be placed between the main front
speakers and the side surround speakers. The goal of the wide speaker is to
minimize any gaps in panning and imaging between the front main speakers
and the side surround speakers and provide an additional sense of envelop-
ment.
The optimal location for the wide speakers is about 60 degrees off-axis,
relative to the primary seating position. Audyssey recommends that the wide
speakers be placed at head level when seated.
Height Speaker Channels
The height speaker channels should be placed in the upper left/right corners
of the front stage. Typically this will be 40-45 degrees off-axis and about 8
feet in height. A downward tilt of the speaker will improve mid/high
frequency response and reduce ceiling bounce reflections.
The height speakers enhance imaging in the vertical plane, and can even be
used to create sound effects which seem to come from directly above the
listening position, which provides total immersion into the surround sound
experience.