Speaker Placement - Paradigm Reference OM-571 Owner's Manual

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

NOTE: Placing an unshielded CRT speaker too close to some televisions may
cause picture distortion due to stray magnetic fields from the speaker. If
you encounter picture distortion, move the speakers farther away from the
FRONT SPEAKERS (Left/Right)
Paradigm ® Reference Front speakers are designed to allow flexible placement
while providing a very large window of sound throughout your listening
room. To ensure the best high-end performance possible however, we strongly
recommend that you observe the following placement guidelines:
Accurate Timbre (Fig. 1)
For the most accurate and natural timbre, place Paradigm
speakers so that their high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear level.
We recommend placing bookshelf models on Paradigm
(sold separately) ; however, they can also be placed on bookshelves so that
high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear level.
Balanced Bass Performance (Fig. 1a, 1b)
Placing front speakers in corners will over-emphasize bass and reduce overall
clarity. Avoid corner placement (Fig. 1a). Position the front speakers 8 in (20 cm)
or more from the wall behind the speaker, and as much as possible from either
side wall while still following the guideline in Fig. 1b. This will ensure better
bass performance and optimal midrange clarity.
CENTER-CHANNEL SPEAKER (Fig. 4)
Paradigm ® Reference Center-Channel speakers are designed to provide a
large, wide listening window, allowing listeners throughout the room to hear
center-channel information with unprecedented clarity and intelligibility.
They can be used with the outrigger feet (included) and placed on a shelf or
directly on your TV monitor or large-screen TV (Figs. 4, 5). With a front-
projection system they can also be mounted on a matching Paradigm
(sold separately, see Dealer) . For tighter shelf placement they can also be used
with the small rubber feet (included) and outrigger feet removed (Fig. 5).
Make sure the center-channel speaker is approximately the same distance
away from the primary listening position as your front speakers. (Some AV
receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.)
ABOUT PARADIGM
Inserts in the bottom of Paradigm
stands (sold separately) allowing speaker and stand to be screwed together for added stability. Mounting screws are provided with stands.
(See Dealer for more information.)
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® SPEAKER STANDS
® Reference bookshelf and center-channel speakers align with holes in the top plates of matching Paradigm
television, or contact your Dealer for Paradigm
have MagneShield ™ video shielding.
Optimal Imaging (Fig. 2)
Measure the distance from your main listening area to the front speakers
("X"). For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that distance up
to that same distance from each other (3/4 of "X" to "X"). To further optimize
imaging, turn speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening
position with their axes crossing just behind it.
ON-WALL FRONT SPEAKERS (Fig. 3)
Paradigm ® Reference On-Wall Front Left and Right speakers allow higher
than usual placement of the high-frequency drivers, a particularly important
consideration when wall mounting. Mounting the speakers farther apart
on the wall than the width of your TV will promote an even wider, deeper
listening window.
Keeping this in mind, measure the distance from your main listening area
to the front speakers ("X"). For best imaging, mount speakers on the wall
from three quarters of that distance up to the same distance from each other
(3/4 of "X" to "X"). For more information see the section on wall mounting
later in the manual.
ON-WALL CENTER-CHANNEL SPEAKER (Fig. 3)
Mount your Paradigm
wall horizontally, directly above or below your TV, whichever position is
closer to ear level. This will ensure the most uniform timbral response with
the rest of your system. It should be about the same distance away from the
primary listening area as your Front Left and Right speakers. (Some AV
receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.)
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For more information see the section on wall mounting later in the manual.
This speaker can also be placed on top of a television or shelf (see the
following section).
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