Speaker Placement - Emotiva UOM-6.2 Installation Manual

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Obviously wiring aesthetics will more often than not dictate were your outdoor speakers
will be placed but here are a few ideas to keep in mind.
 Protect speakers from direct contact with extreme weather, water, and the
elements. Placing the speakers under a patio, lanai, bench or eave is
recommended.
 Consider positioning the speakers further out into your main listening area
and pointing them back towards the house. This will keep the sound from
traveling too far and upsetting the neighbors. 
 Try to keep the speakers as close to ear level as possible. If the speakers
are mounted height, be sure to aim the tweeters at the listening position
by rotating the entire speaker within the included bracket.
 Think of speakers' sound output like a flashlight beam shining at a 45
degree angle from the speaker itself. Ideally your listening position should
be within the beam emanating from each speaker, where the beams from
each speaker intersect. Your listening position should be taken into
consideration in both sitting and standing positions.
 Consider testing the speakers' dispersion and coverage at various
locations before you route your wiring and mount the speaker.
 Avoid areas that contain electrical wires, vents, fire blocks, water pipes,
etc. and make sure the ceiling materials are sturdy enough to support the
weight of the speaker.
 Do not submerge the speakers at any time!
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