Center Speaker Placement; Surround Speaker Placement - Bose Lifestyle 18 Series I Installation Manual

System Installation
Figure 4
Speaker placement and
reflection rays
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Left
front
Left
surround

Center speaker placement

The sound from the center speaker should appear to come directly from the center of the pic-
ture. The center speaker cable allows up to 20 feet (6.1 m) distance from the Acoustimass
module.
1. Place the center speaker directly above or below the center of the TV screen, or at the
closest convenient location.
Note: If it will sit directly on the TV, be sure to attach the protective rubber feet to the bottom
of the center speaker.
2. Align the speaker with the front of the TV screen (not pushed to the back of the TV).
Note: If you put the speakers in a bookcase unit, be sure to place them at the front edge of
the shelf. Placing speakers in an enclosed space can change the tonal quality of the sound.

Surround speaker placement

The rear surround speakers create an area of sound around the listener. Place them in the back
half of your room. Direct the cubes slightly away from the listeners so that you cannot pinpoint the
exact location of the sound source. The surround cables allow up to 50 feet (15.2 m) distance
from the Acoustimass module.
1. Place the speakers at ear height (when seated) or higher, if possible.
2. Adjust the rear surround speakers to reflect sound off one or more surfaces. The longer
the path from the speaker to your ear, the better.
3. Do not direct the sound straight at the listener.
Right
front
Center
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Acoustimass
module
Right
surround