Speaker Placement - Paradigm Reference OM-570 Mode D'emploi

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

NOTE: Placing an unshielded speaker too close to some televisions may
cause picture distortion due to stray magnetic fields from the speaker. If
you encounter picture distortion, move the speakers farther away from the
FRONT SPEAKERS (Left/Right)
Paradigm ® Reference front speakers are designed to allow flexible placement
while providing a very large window of sound throughout your listening room.
To ensure the best high-end performance possible however, we strongly
recommend that you observe the following placement guidelines:
Accurate Timbre (Fig. 1)
For the most accurate and natural timbre, place Paradigm
speakers so that their high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear
level. We recommend placing bookshelf models on PARADIGM
speaker stands (sold separately) ; however, they can also be placed on
bookshelves so that high-frequency drivers are approximately at ear level.
Balanced Bass Performance (Fig. 1a, 1b)
Placing front speakers in corners will over-emphasize bass and reduce
overall clarity. Avoid corner placement (Fig. 1a). Position the front speakers
8 in (20 cm) or more from the wall behind the speaker, and as much as
possible from either side wall while still following the guideline in Fig. 1b.
This will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity.
CENTER-CHANNEL SPEAKER (Fig. 4)
Paradigm ® Reference center-channel speakers are designed to provide a
large, wide listening window, allowing listeners throughout the room to hear
center-channel information with unprecedented clarity and intelligibility.
They can be used with the outrigger feet (included) and placed on a shelf
or directly on your TV monitor or large-screen TV (Figs. 4, 5). With a front-
projection system they can also be mounted on a matching PARADIGM
stand (sold separately, see dealer) . For tighter shelf placement they can
also be used with the small rubber feet (included) and outrigger feet
removed (Fig. 5).
Make sure the center-channel speaker is approximately the same distance
away from the primary listening position as your front speakers. (Some AV
receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.)
ABOUT PARADIGM
Inserts in the bottom of Paradigm
PARADIGM ® stands (sold separately) allowing speaker and stand to be screwed together for added stability. Mounting screws are provided
with stands. (See dealer for more information.)
® Reference front
® SPEAKER STANDS
® Reference bookshelf and center-channel speakers align with holes in the top plates of matching
television, or contact your Dealer for Paradigm
have MagneShield™ video shielding.
Optimal Imaging (Fig. 2)
Measure the distance from your main listening area to the front speakers
("X"). For best imaging, place speakers from three-quarters of that
distance up to that same distance from each other (3/4 of "X" to "X"). To
further optimize imaging, turn speakers slightly inward so they point
toward the listening position with their axes crossing just behind it.
ON-WALL FRONT SPEAKERS (Fig. 3)
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Paradigm ® Reference On-Wall front Left and Right speakers allow higher
than usual placement of the high-frequency drivers, a particularly important
consideration when wall mounting. Mounting the speakers farther apart on
the wall than the width of your TV will promote an even wider, deeper
listening window.
Keeping this in mind, measure the distance from your main listening area
to the front speakers ("X"). For best imaging, mount speakers on the wall
from three quarters of that distance up to the same distance from each
other (3/4 of "X" to "X"). For more information see the section on wall
mounting later in the manual.
ON-WALL CENTER-CHANNEL (Fig. 3)
Mount your Paradigm ® Reference On-Wall center-channel speaker on the
wall horizontally, directly above or below your TV, whichever position is
closer to ear level. This will ensure the most uniform timbral response with
the rest of your system. It should be about the same distance away from
the primary listening area as your front Left and Right speakers. (Some AV
receivers/processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance.)
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For more information see the section on wall mounting later in the manual.
This speaker can also be placed on top of a television or shelf, see the
following section.
® Reference speakers that
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