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POSITIONING YOUR SPEAKERS

Here are some placement tips to help you get the best sound from your speakers.

Measure the distance from your listening

area to your speakers (Fig. 2, “X”). For

optimal imaging, place the speakers from

3/4 of that distance up to that same dis-

tance from each other. (3/4 “X” to “X”).

Turn the speakers slightly inward so they

point toward the listening area.

Place the center speaker either above or

on top of your TV. Position the speaker

flush with the front of the TV or shelf to

minimize unwanted sound reflections.

Your center speaker should be about the same distance away from the primary

listening position as the front speakers. (Some A/V receivers and processors can electronically

adjust for differences in distance.) If you are using Cinema™ speakers as surrounds, wall-mount

them or place them on stands behind the listening position. For the best performance possible,

keep them well above or well back from the listening area.

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

NOTE: Turn your amplifier off before

you connect your speakers to it.

Your speakers are equipped with binding

posts that can be used with banana,

pin or spade connectors, as well as with

bare wire.

Using high-quality speaker cable (see

dealer for more information), connect

one speaker at a time to your amplifier.

Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black (-) to the

black (-). Tighten the posts firmly by hand, but don’t over-tighten them.

Turn your amplifier on and listen to your speakers. If you notice a complete lack of mid-bass and

a dislocated image, one or more of your speakers may be connected out-of-phase (their polarity

is reversed). Recheck to ensure that each speaker’s cable is connected with correct polarity: red

(+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-).

Optimal Imaging

"X"

3/4 "X"

Fig.2

AMPLIFIER/RECEIVER

SPEAKER OUT

BLACK RED

Fig.3

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