Speaker Placement - Russound Acclaim 7 Series Installation Manual

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Use and Placement
The advantage of the 7W51SFT and 7W52FT models' fixed tilt design is
that they can be mounted in less than perfect locations and still be directed
towards the listener.
There are several factors to keep in mind before you begin actual installation.
In general, the best acoustic performance will result if both speakers face
a similar type of surface, are placed in similar positions on the same wall
or ceiling, and are mounted to the same type of material with equal cavity
volume.
Bass frequencies are emphasized when an In-wall speaker is placed close
to a corner. This tends to make male voices sound deeper and may muddy
some sounds such as sound track dialogue. Avoid placing just one speaker in a
corner and another on a long flat wall.
Treble is emphasized when it bounces back from reflective surfaces such
as large windows. Conversely, highs tend to be muffled by soft surfaces
such as drapes, rugs, upholstered furniture, etc. The best situation is a mix of
absorptive and reflective surfaces, which can be achieved by adding throw
rugs or insulated drapes to a reflective room.
The tweeters should be aimed at ear level of the intended user.
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Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual
Fixed tilt speaker placement options