Speaker Positions - Dynaudio Studio Series User Manual

Speaker Positions

The appropriate positions for Studio Series speakers within the installation space will depend on their application.
Position guidelines and diagrams for Studio Series in-ceiling and in-wall models are covered in the following
sections and illustrated in the accompanying diagrams.
Background Audio
In-ceiling and In-wall Speakers: If one or more Studio Series speakers are required simply to provide mono
background audio, they can be located essentially as dictated by coverage, convenience and architecture. The
primary acoustic constraint to consider is that corner positions are likely to result in bass emphasis.
The S4-DVC65 in-ceiling speaker is particularly suited to background sound applications as it can play stereo
audio from a single unit.
Stereo Audio
In-ceiling Speakers
If a pair of Studio Series in-ceiling speakers are required for stereo audio reproduction, they should ideally be
located between 3 m (10 ft) and 5 m (16.5 ft) apart and a similar distance from listening area.
Note
The S4-DVC65 in-ceiling speaker can also be used to reproduce stereo audio thanks to its twin tweeter and
dual voice-coil format. Single S4-DVC65 units are however unable to create conventional stereo images.
In-wall Speakers
If a pair of Studio Series in-wall speakers are required for stereo audio reproduction, they should ideally be located
between 3 m (10 ft) and 5 m (16.5 ft) apart and a similar distance from the listening area. They should ideally be
mounted approximately at head height when seated at the listening position or slightly higher.
Note
The acoustic environment around each speaker and distance from each one to adjacent walls should ideally
be similar. Aim to avoid corner positions for either speaker.
Multi-channel Audio
Studio Series in-ceiling and in-wall speakers can be combined for multi-channel audio installations. In the majority
of combined installations, in-wall speakers are best suited to front (left and right) and centre channel applications,
and in-ceiling speakers more suited to surround channel applications.
In-ceiling Speakers (Front and Centre channels)
If Studio Series in-ceiling speakers are utilised in multi-channel installations, the front (left and right) and centre
speakers should be located approximately 0.5 m (20 in) in front of the plane of the screen. The centre speaker
should be on the centre line of the screen and the front (left and right) speakers each within approximately 0.5 m
(20 in) of the sides of the screen.
In-wall Speakers (Front and Centre channels)
If Studio Series in-wall speakers are utilised in multi-channel installations, the front (left and right) speakers should
ideally be located either side of the screen with each one approximately 0.5 m (20 in) away. The centre channel
speaker should be located either directly above or below the screen or, in the case of an acoustically transparent
screen, directly behind it.
In-ceiling and In-wall Speakers (Surround channels)
Surround channel speakers should be located as close as possible to the requirements of the specific multi-
channel format, usually just behind and at either side of the listening position. The acoustic environment around
each speaker and the distance from each one to nearby walls should ideally be similar. Aim to avoid corner
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