Sony STR-DN610 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

Note
To enjoy better surround sound, the distance
between the center speaker and the listening position
B cannot be more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer
than the one between the listening position and the
front speaker A. Place the speakers so that the
difference in the length of B in the following
diagram is no more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer
than the length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters
(15 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters
(20 feet).
Also, the distance between the surround speakers/
surround back speakers and the listening position
C cannot be more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer
than the distance between the listening position and
the front speakers A. Place the speakers so that the
difference in the length of C in the following
diagram is no more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer
than the length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters
(5 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters
(20 feet).
This is important because incorrect speaker
placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of
surround sound. Please note that placing the
speakers closer than the required will cause a delay
in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other
words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Tips
• When you connect a 7.1 channel speaker system
with two surround back speakers, all angle A
should be the same.
• When you connect a 6.1 channel speaker system,
place the surround back speaker behind the
listening position.
• Since the subwoofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.
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