Speaker Placement - Polk Audio RTSC Owner's Manual

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Polk Audio RTS Surround Loudspeaker give you
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nearly endless placement options. But remember
that where you place your surround speakers
requires some careful thought, as installation
requires that you cut a hole in your wall or ceiling.
Left/Right Orientation: RTS
Surround Speakers
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have a left/right orientation, and each speaker is
clearly marked on its baffle for installation on either
the right or left. Right and left are defined from
your listening area as you face your system's
center channel.
IMAGING
Solid/Diffuse Switch (RTS only)
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RTS Surround Loudspeakers offer switchable "Solid"
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and "Diffuse" imaging patterns to create the surround
effect you desire.
A "Diffuse" image is defined as one which creates
a "cloud" of sound; think of the effect as ambient
sounds which fill the environment all around you.
A "Solid" image is one which creates a more pin-
point sound; sound is more directional and localized.
The "Solid" setting is required for THX
Systems.
Ultimately you are the best judge of what kind
of surround imaging you prefer.
The schematic drawing of the room represents an
ideal placement for all speakers in either a 6.1 or
7.1 speaker system.
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Surround Left
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SETTING RECOMMENDATIONS
RTS In-wall Surround Location
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Surround speakers located close, straight to the sides
of your listening area, and approximately six feet off
the floor.
Surround speakers located behind your listening area
and approximately six feet off the floor.
Left
Subwoofer
RTS RTS
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Surround Back Left
Center
Right
RTS RTS
FX FX
Surround Right
Surround Back Right
Image Setting
Recommendation
Diffuse
Solid