Speaker Placement - Paradigm Cinema CT Mode D'emploi

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The following are placement guidelines to help you get the best performance from your new speakers.
NOTE: Paradigm center-channel speakers are designed to provide exceptional timbre matching with
all Paradigm main speakers. If your Paradigm
in their model name they are designed to be used together to further optimize timbral accuracy.
FRONTS (Left/Right)
For the most accurate timbral balance, place your front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers
are approximately ear level. Measure the distance from the listening area to your speakers. For
optimal imaging, place the speakers approximately 3/4 of that distance from each other (Fig. 1).
Cinema ™ speakers can be placed on a shelf, used with optional PREMIER
your Dealer), or wall mounted (Fig. 2) (see following section on Wall Mounting).
CENTER SPEAKER
Place the center speaker above or below your TV, whichever position is closer to ear level. Position it
flush with the front of the TV to minimize unwanted sound reflections. It should be about the same
distance away from the primary listening area as the front speakers. (Some A / V receivers and
processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.) Your center speaker can be placed on
top of a TV, on a shelf, or wall mounted (see following section on Wall Mounting).
If you are placing a Cinema ™ "C" speaker on top of a TV or shelf, you must use the Adjustable
TV-Top/Shelf Support included (Fig. 3). Installation is as follows:
1. Feed speaker cable through opening in the bottom of the support, then connect as outlined in
"Speaker Connection" later in this manual.
2. Align screws with horizontal markings on support; insert screws into 60-mm holes and tighten.
3. Apply self-adhesive rubber pads (included) as shown in Fig. 3.
4. To adjust tilt angle of speaker (if desired), loosen screws and slide bracket up or down until
desired angle is attained. Retighten screws.
SURROUND SPEAKERS
Cinema ™ CT surround speakers vary by system. They may be direct radiating (like the front speakers)
or Adapted Dipole (ADP ™ ) surrounds (model name will include "ADP").
Direct-Radiating Surrounds should be kept well away from the listening area for optimal
surround-sound performance.
ADP ™ Surrounds are designed to be used with their drivers firing toward the front and back
walls to ensure a large, reverberant soundfield (nameplate "points" towards listening area).
Surround speakers may be wall mounted (see section on Wall Mounting), mounted on PREMIER
speaker stands, or placed on shelves or high furniture (i.e. bookshelves). If placing ADPs on shelves
or high furniture, make sure there is at least 18 in (45 cm) of free space on either side of the
speaker. If mounting in a corner, see your Dealer.
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® Cinema ™ speakers have "L/R" (left/right) or "C" (center)
™ speaker stands (see
5.1 Surround Configuration
Direct Radiating Surrounds
Position speaker on each side of the listening area as shown in Fig. 4a.
ADP ™ Surrounds
Side-Wall Placement: Position speakers on each side of listening area, as shown in Fig. 4b.
Corner Placement: Alternatively, position speakers in each of the adjacent back corners as shown
in Fig. 4c. They can also be moved out from the back corners (maintaining the same angle position)
and placed as close as 3 ft (1 m) from the main listening area.
6.1 Surround Configuration
ADP ™ Rear
With its large, reverberant soundfield, an ADP
channel in a 6.1 surround-sound system. Place one ADP
(Fig. 4d), with drivers firing towards the side walls (nameplate "points" toward listening area).
7.1 Surround Configuration
Direct-Radiating Rears
Position behind the listening area—one speaker slightly right and other slightly left, as shown in Fig. 4e.
Keep direct-radiating speakers well back from the listening area for better surround performance.
ADP ™ Rears
Position behind the listening area—one speaker slightly right and the other slightly left, as shown in Fig. 4e.
Drivers should be firing toward the side walls and each other to ensure a large, reverberant soundfield
(nameplate "points" toward listening area).
™
(optional extra, see Dealer)
™ speaker is also the best choice for the rear
™ in the center behind the listening area
(optional extra, see Dealer)
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