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If bookshelf speakers like the Airmotiv B1 are placed on a table or shelf, they will usually
sound best if positioned at the front edge of the shelf (so sound doesn't reflect from a
flat surface directly in front of them). If they must be placed towards the rear of a deep
shelf, consider covering the surface directly in front of them with a felt pad or towel.
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For wall-mounted speakers, like the Airmotiv LCR1, try to mount them at head height for
a seated listener. If speakers are mounted on brackets significantly above head height,
consider slanting them downwards so they face the listener's head.
Guidelines for home theater / surround sound speaker placement:
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It's best to use speakers that all use similar technology, and that are "timbre matched"
to each other. If this is impossible, then at least the front left, front right, and center
speakers should be well matched.
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In a typical 5.1 channel installation, the surround speakers should be located directly to
the sides of the primary listening position.
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In a typical 7.1 channel installation, the side surround speakers should be located to the
sides, and slightly forward or behind the listener; the rear surrounds may be located on
the rear wall, or far back on the side walls and angled forward.
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Remember that the goal is to produce a consistent sound stage that surrounds you,
where sounds associated with moving objects move smoothly from left to right and
from front to back.
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While many pre/pros, like our XMC-1, offer automatic room correction, you will get the
best results if you start with your speakers in locations that offer good imaging and
great sound to begin with.
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In a surround sound installation, either all speakers should be the same, or the surround
speakers should be smaller than the main speakers.
Some typical examples of 5.1 channel systems:
- 5 Airmotiv T1's
- 2 Airmotiv T1's (mains), 1 Airmotiv C1 (center), and 2 Airmotiv LCR1's (surrounds)
- 5 Airmotiv LCR1's
- 5 Airmotiv B1's (on stands or mounting brackets)
- 3 Airmotiv LCR1's (mains and center), and 2 Airmotiv E1's (surrounds)
- 3 Airmotiv T1's (mains and center), and 2 Airmotiv B1's (on stands as surrounds)
Some typical examples of 7.1 channel systems:
- 7 Airmotiv T1's
- 2 Airmotiv T1's (mains), 1 Airmotiv C1 (center), and 4 Airmotiv LCR1's (surrounds)
- 7 Airmotiv LCR1's
- 3 Airmotiv LCR1's (mains and center), and 4 Airmotiv E1's (surrounds)
- 3 Airmotiv T1's (mains and center), and 4 Airmotiv B1's (on stands as surrounds)
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