Speaker Placement - Yamaha YHT-893 Owner's Manual

Typical speaker placement for front, center and surround speakers:
— Front speaker placement should be separated by a distance of 6–10ft. If they are placed too close together,
there will be a reduction in the stereo effect. Conversely, If placed too for apart, the so called
"middle-omission" effect will occur and the vocal center fill will be lost. Height of the speaker should be at
least at ear level.
— Center channel speakers should be placed centered above or below the TV.
— Surround speakers should ideally be placed behind the listening area, at least as far apart as the front
speakers and up to 2 additional feet apart per side. The height of the speaker should be at a minimum of ear
level or preferably somewhat higher. The surround back speakers should be placed a minimum of 1 foot apart.
Left Front Speaker
up to approx
2 feet more
Left Surround Speaker

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Center Speaker
LISTENING AREA
Left Surround Back Speaker
1 foot or more
Right Front Speaker
–
6 10 feet
Right Surround Speaker
Right Surround Back Speaker
up to approx
2 feet more
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