Planning Your System; Placement - Infinity Modulus Owner's Manual

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LANNING
Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your
room and study Figure 1.
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IGURE – In this overhead view of a typical installation,
satellite speakers are used to reproduce sound for the front and
surround channels.The center channel reproduces sound and
dialog.The powered subwoofer (Modulus HCS only) provides
extended bass for effects and music.
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NOTE: The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf,
or mounted on a wall using the built-in base/bracket.
CAUTION: The rubber feet can under certain conditions smudge or
discolor light colored and delicate surfaces. Please place a
protective mat or coaster under the rubber feet to prevent
marking or discoloration.
Front Left and Right Channels
For front left and right channels, place one satellite to the left and
another to the right of the television, as shown in Figure 1.
Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can place them
very close to the TV without worrying about the magnetic field
distorting the picture.
Center Channel
For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top of, or
below, your television. Use a shelf, if the television does not
provide a stable platform.
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LACEMENT
Surround Channels
For surround left and right channels, place one speaker on the
left and another on the right, to the sides of or behind the
listening area.
Subwoofer (Modulus HCS only)
Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more
complicated than installing full-range speakers, it is essential that
you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the
subwoofer to your system. Should you have questions relating to
installation, it is advisable to call your Infinity dealer for advice.
The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its
placement in the listening room and how you align the subwoofer
with the satellite speakers. Setting the volume of the subwoofer in
relation to the left and right speakers is also of critical
importance because it is essential that the subwoofer integrate
smoothly with the entire system. Setting the subwoofer's volume
level too high will result in an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting
the volume level too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.
Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove
useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies (below 125Hz)
are nondirectional and, therefore, placement of a subwoofer within
any listening room is not critical. While in theory it is true that the
larger wavelengths of extremely low frequencies are basically
non-directional, the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer within
the limited confines of a room, reflections, standing waves and
absorptions generated within the room will strongly influence the
performance of any subwoofer system.As a result, specific
location of the subwoofer becomes important, and we strongly
recommend that you experiment with placement before choosing a
final location. Placement will depend upon your room (for
example, whether or not your room permits placement of the
subwoofer near either satellite) and the amount and quality of
bass required.