5.2 Speaker Placement - Teufel System 5 THX® Select2 Technical Specifications And Operating Manual

Note:
According to the THX
specifications, the speakers
have been conceived to achieve
optimum performance when
used WITH covers.
WITHOUT the covers, the
frequency response may become
uneven with increased highs. For
this reason, we do not
recommend using
them this way.
Hint:
* Practice has shown that
the best bass imaging can be
achieved placing the subwoofer
at a position one-thirds or
two-thirds between the other
two speakers, i.e., not directly
in the centre of the front or
side wall, but symmetrically
to the right and left of the TV
and ideally separated by the
same distance as towards the
side walls.
For more tips and information
on alternative placements for
the two subwoofers, refer to
our website www.teufel.eu
under "Support".
Note:
** The FCR satellites can also be
installed on stands. However, we
recommend fastening the
S 500 FCR speakers to a wall or
placing them on shelving since
the THX Select2 license has only
been awarded for wall-mounted
installations.
*** Other placement options
for the rear speakers are
described on page 10.
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Technical Specifications and Operating Manual

5.2 speaker placement

General notes on speaker placement
With their stylish and modern design, Teufel
System 5 THX Select2 blends nicely with liv-
ing room environments. In order to achieve the
best possible audio quality from your Teufel
loudspeaker set, however, there are a number of
speaker placement rules to consider. These apply
particularly to home theatre use.
As a general rule, any home theatre system
should be concentrated around the viewing area,
i.e., that part of the room that contains the TV/
screen and the main seating spots. If at all pos-
sible, the TV/screen should be placed at a central
position relative to the viewing/listening spots.
Our speaker placement suggestions, as illustrat-
ed on the next few pages, are designed for the
best possible multi-channel sound reproduction
in your home. Of course, in the reality of your liv-
ing room there may be other factors that do not
allow the suggested placements. You should at-
tempt to comply with these guidelines as best as
possible. However, state-of-the-art AV receivers
also offer many options to electronically compen-
sate for poor speaker placements. In general, the
following applies:
Start with our recommendations and experiment
with the placements until you find what works in
your room from a visual and acoustic standpoint.
Trust your ears (and eyes)!
Centre
The centre speaker reproduces virtually all spo-
ken sound, including most dialogue. In relation to
the main listening spot, place it centrally under
or above the TV/screen. If your S 500 FCR** is
placed lower than 40 cm or higher than 1.20 m,
angle it slightly upwards or downwards towards
the listening spot.
Front
The front speakers should be positioned the same
as with conventional stereo speakers – forming an
equilateral triangle with the listener. In a home
theatre setup, the left and right front speakers
should be set up equidistant to the TV/screen or
mounted to the wall using the brackets on the
rear. For this purpose, the S 500 FCR satellites
from Teufel are fitted with integrated M6 pack-
ing screws on the base of the cabinet. The pack-
ing screws are used to lock the speaker stands in
place. * * Our universal stand AC 4002 SP is suitable
for this purpose. Speaker stands ensure that the
satellite speakers are placed at the best possible
height. If you mount the speakers on the wall or
on a bookshelf, make sure the speaker height is
between 40 cm and 1.20 m. If these recommended
values are not practical in your listening envi-
ronment and you need to position the speakers
higher or lower, you should angle them towards
the listening spot. Teufel's L-Lock wall mounts are
designed for just this purpose.
Make sure that the centre speaker and the two
front speakers are positioned in a straight line, or
on a slight arc with the TV/screen. If the distance
between the listening position and the speakers
varies significantly, the spatial imaging will suffer.
Make sure to align your speakers properly to ex-
ploit their full potential.
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Front
Subwoofer
By using the recommended crossover frequency
of 80 Hz, you can position the subwoofer any-
where in the room without affecting the output
from the other loudspeakers. The ideal position is
somewhere along the axis between the two front
speakers. * However, feel free to experiment with
placing it anywhere you like. So that the down-
firing subwoofer functions properly, attach the
rubber feet to the subwoofers! Before fastening
the feet, lay the subwoofer on its side on soft
material (such as a blanket) to prevent damage
or scratches to the subwoofer and/or the sur-
face below. Using a suitable Phillips screwdriver,
tighten the included screws until the rubber feet
are at the height of the pre-drilled holes on the
bottom of the subwoofer.
Rear (Cinema Set)
The following applies to System 5 THX Select2:
Make sure to use S 500 D dipole speakers for the
rear channels. The S 500 FCR can be used for the
front and centre speakers. The dipoles are marked
as"Right" and "Left" . To guarantee the best listen-
ing conditions, they should be installed at the
proper locations. * **
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Front