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Figure 3:
Typical arrange-
ment for speakers in
a home theater. For
best results, place
the surround
speakers within the
shaded area.
Center of surround
speaker in line with
listening position
Center channel should be within
2' of front speaker tweeter height
Surround
speaker
should be
no closer
than 2' from
the ceiling
Surround
speaker
Surround
speaker
Above ear level
when seated
Surround Effects
The T90 SR’s size allows great placement flexibility and its unique TriVector spatial characteristics make
it possible to place them almost anywhere within the rear third of the room. The best location
however, is straight out to the sides of the prime listening position (+/- 15 degrees), approximately 18
inches to 24 inches above ear level.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The surround speakers are primarily used to re-create the ambient sounds taking place
in the movie scene. Throughout part or even most of a movie, you may not be aware of the surround
speakers presence. Do not panic. This is OK. Try to avoid the trap of turning the surrounds up so loud that
you hear them all the time. The result will be a much less believable surround sound experience and constant
distraction from the prime action taking place on the screen.
The orientation of the T90 SRs is important to the proper generation of an involving and diffuse
surround effect. The sloping front or the T90 SR allows you to aim the woofer/midrange driver at or
away from your ears. By aiming it at your ears you create a more localizable surround field. Aiming it
away from your ears helps create a more diffuse, non-localizable surround field. We prefer the diffuse
surround method (see the paragraph above if you wonder why), but you can try it both ways and
decide for yourself.
