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n Speaker positioning for Super Audio CD multi-
channel sound
In order to enjoy Super Audio CD multi-channel sound with
the best possible acoustics, it is recommended to position
speakers as specified in ITU-R BS.775-1 of the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU). Super Audio CD multi-
channel discs are recorded and mixed so as to achieve the
optimum effect with a speaker system laid out as specified
in ITU-R BS.775-1.
With Super Audio CD multi-channel discs, the music
signals are basically recorded using 5 channels (3 – 6
channels sometimes), but in some cases, LFE (for
subwoofer) is recorded as a sixth channel.
Each disc indicates how many channels have been
recorded on it.
The basic layout is 3 speakers in the front and 2 in the
back since multi-channel discs usually have 5 channels.
The 2 front, 1 center and 2 surround (rear) speakers
should be set in a circle around the listening point. If using
speakers of differing sizes, adjust volume balance from
the amplifier.
The location of the subwoofer in the figure is just for
explanatory purposes. It can be located anywhere in the
room. For connection and positioning instructions, see the
owner's manual that came with the subwoofer.
Front center
Subwoofer
speaker
L channel front
speaker
60°
approx.110° approx.110°
Recommended
listening position
L channel
surround speaker
ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
The ITU is a special organization of the United Nations. It
consists of a number of organs, one of which is the Radio
Broadcasting Section.
ITU-R BS in the recommendation which consists of standards
relating to broadcasting (audio) operations, one of which
is the ITU-R BS.775-1 which governs multi-channel stereo
sound systems.
F.C.B.S. connection
R channel front
speaker
R channel
surround speaker
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