Russound Acclaim 7 Series Installation Manual page 6

SPeAker PlAcement
Surround Sound
If the prime purpose of the surround system is to watch TV and movies,
the surround speakers should be placed to produce a diffuse sound field.
Iso-Mount wall speakers should be placed to the sides or rear of the prime
listening location, located 24" (61 cm) or more above ear level when the
listener is seated.
For TV and movies, ceiling surround speakers should be placed directly to
the sides or rear of the prime listening position, and aimed toward the listener.
This configuration is also suitable for a TV/movie and music mixed use.
The 7W52 makes an excellent height channel for the new Dolby® Pro Logic
IIz standard which introduces a vertical aspect to the sound field through the
addition of left and right-channel front height speakers mounted above the
main speakers. The 7W52's Iso-Mount and fixed tilt design work well in this
application, which adds height to the front speakers to enhance the overall
surround sound experience.
Placement Options
• Good placement for serious listening:
apart, on the long wall of a rectangular room, centered on the listening
area. In-wall speakers should be at ear height when seated, if possible, and
angled toward the listener.
• Best placement for serious listening:
apart, on the short wall of a rectangular room, centered on the listening
area. In-wall speakers should be at ear height when seated, if possible, and
angled at the listener.
• Good placement for background listening:
the sides of the main listening area. 6' to 8' (1.8m-2.4m) apart, centered on
the listening area. If in-wall speakers are at ear height directly behind the
seated location they will be more distracting because the high frequency
response will be more prominent. Preferred placement is off to the side.
• Surround sound: The multiple surround locations can all be made to work
as long as the speakers are properly directed toward the listener.
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Stereo pair in-wall. 6' to 8' (1.8m-2.4m)
Stereo pair in-wall. 6' to 8' (1.8m-2.4m)
Stereo pair behind, above or to
Russound In-wall Fixed Tilt Loudspeaker Installation Manual
Home theater surround sound placement options