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HOW TO PLACE YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEMS
Front Speaker Separation
The distance between the front speakers in a dedicated music system, or an A/V system, deter-
mines the width of the stereo image. If the speakers are placed too close together, the image
will be too narrow; too far apart and the blend will suffer, creating a hole in the middle. When
properly placed, your speakers will create a continuum of “virtual images” from left to right,
with an illusion of sound outside, in front, and behind the speaker systems.
/We recommend an angular
separation of about 50
degrees (when viewed from
above). This is equivalent
to a separation between
the speaker systems that is
about 85% of the distance
from the speakers to the
listener location.
Speaker Distance
The left and right speakers both
be the same distance from the
listener location. We advise
using a tape measure to equal-
ize these two distances to the
primary listening position. The
results will be well worth the
time and effort.
Center Channel Speaker Placement
In a multichannel system, the center channel keeps dialogue or soundtrack information cen-
tered. Therefore, its placement relative to the left and right speakers is critical. The CR70 should
be place directly above or below the television screen in an A/V system. Use the location that is
closest to ear level. Place the CR70 with its front edge as for forward as practical. Try to have
the front of the speaker flush with the front of the screen.
Avoid placing the CR70 in a partially enclosed area. This can produce response errors in the
lower midrange. An open area, near a wall, is the best location.
The CR70 speakers are designed to produce a very smooth response over as wide a range of
radiated angles as possible. Like all speakers of this type, the response evenness is maintained
over a wider horizontal arc than vertical. Take this into account when placing and aiming your
speakers.
/Try to place the CR70 so it is within 2 feet (60cm) of the height of the midrange/tweeter
arrays of the left and right front speakers.
/If the speakers are mounted very high or very low, aim the center of the speaker to your
ear level while listening in a seated position.
