Speaker Placement - Proficient Audio Systems M40 User Manual

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Use the following recommendations when determining speaker placement.
Determine The Ideal Listening Zone
The area where the user will most likely be sitting when listening to the speakers is the Ideal Listening Zone.
Placement of Stereo Speakers
The distance between the left and right speakers should equal the distance from one speaker to the listener as closely as pos-
sible. (A=B=C) The left and right speakers should also be equal distances from a TV or Video Display for balance with audio/video
content.
Bookshelf Speakers
In audio/video applications when using bookshelf speakers, locating the speakers at the same height as the TV or Video Display
and at equal distances to left and right of the Video Display will create an effect where the sound emanates from the picture.
Inwall Speakers
Ideally, speaker placement should be similar to that described for bookshelf speakers. Many brands of inwall speakers, including
most Proficient models, have pivoting tweeters that can 'focus' the high frequency content directly to the Ideal Listening Zone
and compensate for sometimes less than desirable placement so the sound will still be balanced with the Video Display.
Ceiling Speakers
Ceiling speakers are very popular in modern architecture. Ceiling speakers, like bookshelf or inwall speakers, should be placed at
an equal distance from each other and the Ideal Listening Zone. Many Proficient ceiling speakers have pivoting tweeters that can
'focus' the high frequency content directly to the Ideal Listening Zone and compensate for sometimes less than desirable place-
ment so the sound will still be balanced with the Video Display.
Subwoofer
Subwoofer placement isn't quite as critical as placement of the left and right speakers. The low frequency output of a subwoofer
is non-directional, so the sub can be placed almost anywhere in a room. A little bit of trial and error may help in finding a particu-
larly good location. Refer to the instructions provided with the sub for additional information.
Front
Left
B
Diagram 5 Speaker Placement
Video Display
A
A=B=C
C
Ideal
Listening
Zone
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INSTALLATION
Front
Right