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Figure 4: Remove terminal bridges if using bi-wire connection.
4.
PLACEMENT
All loudspeakers interact with the environment in which they are placed. Loudspeaker performance is
influenced by the size, shape, and contents of the listening room as well as the placement of the loudspeaker
within the room. The distance between the speakers and the rear wall should, ideally, be between a half and
a full meter. (For the best stereo imaging and a sense of spaciousness, place the speakers at equal distances
from the primary listening position and the side walls; move speakers closer to the corners or walls of the
listening room to increase bass response).
Remove all obstructions between speakers and the primary listening position. For instance, a coffee table
between a speaker and the primary listening position will degrade stereo imaging and timbre. Placing a
speaker near large objects may also cause unwanted reflections.
In home theatre systems, the magnetic radiation of the loudspeakers must be taken into consideration. It is
strongly advised to refrain from placing front loudspeakers closer than 50cm from your TV. The distance
between the speakers should be slightly less than the distance from the speakers to the listening area. For the
best stereo imaging and sound staging, the listener should be equidistant from the 2 speakers. The angle at
which the speakers are aimed at the listener will vary from room to room. We recommend the following two
alternatives:1) Position the speakers parallel to the rear wall (widen the soundstage).2) Toe the speakers in to
aim at the listening area (optimal stereo imaging and timbre). Experimentation is vitally important to achieve
optimum results in any given environment.
