EMP Tek CS100 Installation And Operation Manual - page 5
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close to the distance that separates the two main speakers (i.e.: a triangle).
The Destination Audio CS100 & CS100C compact theater speakers can also
be hung on a wall or placed in bookshelves to better match your décor. If this is
how your system will be arranged, keep in mind the spacing comments above
for best performance. Also, slightly angling the speakers inward towards the
listening position may give a more spacious and realistic sound stage.
Center Channel Speaker
For optimal performance in surround sound applications, the center channel
speaker (typically the CS100C) should be placed in the middle between the
front left and right main speakers. Often this positioning dictates placing the
center channel speaker either directly above or below a television or monitor.
Since the CS100C compact theater speaker features video shielding, it may be
placed in close proximity to any television without cause for concern. Also, the
CS100C may be placed in either a horizontal (lying down) or vertical (standing)
position.
Surround Channel Speakers
The surround channel speakers should be placed slightly above and behind,
and/or to the sides of, the listening position. For best performance, try to keep
the listening position centered between the surround channel speakers. You
may want to experiment with angling the surround speakers either towards
or away from the listening position (depending on your décor and your room’s
furnishings) to obtain better sound quality.
Subwoofer
Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine the quality, quantity, and
extension of the bass frequencies in your listening room. Bass frequencies are
reinforced by close room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer nearer to a corner
will make the subwoofer sound louder and boost the very lowest frequencies.
Placing the subwoofer away from a corner or walls will provide the least
reinforcement, possibly making the bass sound subjectively thinner than if the
subwoofer were closer to a wall or corner. A good starting point for subwoofer
placement would be along a wall and up to feet from the corner. You may want
to experiment with subwoofer placement and the subwoofer amplifier controls
to achieve the proper bass balance.
System Setup (continued)