M&K Sound Professional Powered Subwoofer Operation Manual - page 13
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14. SPEAKER SET UP
1. Front Speaker Placement
The left, right, and center speakers should be equidistant from the main listening position. Try to set up the speakers so that
they are reasonably symmetrical to room surfaces. A tape measure may be very helpful.
2. Subwoofer Placement
One possible location for the subwoofer is the corner with the best structural strength. If the corners are roughly equal in
construction, use the corner nearest the listening position. If the listening position is in the front half of the room, place the
subwoofer in a front corner. If it is in the back of the room, place the subwoofer in a back corner. If possible, avoid corners
near doorways or openings.
If you are willing to experiment, another option is to place the subwoofer at the listening position and walk around the room.
Stand in and near each corner. The location where you hear the tightest bass with the most impact is probably the best
location in the room for the subwoofer. If multiple subwoofers are used, place them in the same location. Stacking is best,
but you can also put them side by side.
Another option for multiple subwoofers is to place them in different locations. This is appropriate when you have limited
choices in locating the subwoofer and none of the available locations work well. Try to place multiple subwoofers at equal
distances from the listening position to avoid phase cancellation.
3. Surround Speaker Placement
Determine the best position in the room. It will probably be the position directly to the right and left of the main listening
position on the side walls (so that a listener in the center seat is directly between the speakers). If that doesn’t work or is not
practical because of the room, try these locations: on the ceiling; on the back wall.
4. Install all wiring and interconnects.
5. Connect the subwoofer.
Always use the processor/receiver’s subwoofer output.
6. Aim the front left and right speakers in both the horizontal and vertical planes.
Horizontal toe-in may help to achieve the best possible imaging.
7. If you have a Dolby or DTS processor/receiver, follow these instructions.
“Always check the processor/receiver’s owner’s manual”