Speaker Placement Guidelines - Paradigm OM-110 Manuel Du Propriétaire

SPEAKER PLACEMENT GUIDELINES (all models)
Location
When installing your speaker pick a location between studs or ceiling joists. Be careful not to
damage any wires when you cut the installation hole.
Accurate Timbre and Imaging
Our in-wall/in-ceiling speakers feature wide, uniform dispersion and can be installed almost
anywhere. For the most accurate timbre and imaging however, place speakers approximately equal
distance apart and select locations that allow sound to reach the listening area unobstructed.
Bass Performance
Placing speakers near corners will emphasize bass. For more balanced sound we recommend that
you avoid corners when considering speaker placement.
If your speakers have 'SM' in their name, or feature a Guided Soundfield
and additional recommendations following:
Placement Options for 'SM' Models
Your 'SM' speaker offers two options for connection:
• Wide dispersion "Left plus Right" channel sound from a single 'SM' speaker.
Stereo Input:
• Very wide dispersion stereo sound from two 'SM' speakers, one for the left,
Mono Input:
one for the right.
With their Dual-Directional Soundfield™, 'SM' speakers provide wider than normal dispersion,
allowing them to be used in a variety of applications:
Single Speaker, Wide Dispersion "Left plus Right" Channel Sound (Fig. 1a)
Ideal in smaller areas less suited to a stereo pair of speakers or where a single speaker is the preferred
choice. The speaker is connected to both left and right amplifier channels. Position speakers to achieve
the broadest sound coverage in the main listening area.
Multiple Speakers, Distributed "Left plus Right" Channel Sound
In larger areas (offices, etc.) multiple speakers (each wired for "Left plus Right" channel sound) may
be used to eliminate the sound imbalances that occur with separate stereo speakers as people move
around the room, or are seated closer to one speaker than the other. Position speakers to achieve
the broadest sound coverage in the main listening area.
5.1 Surround Placement Using Two Speakers
Place one speaker on either side of the listening area. Position so that one dome of each speaker
points toward the front of the room and the other points toward the back. Connect each speaker for
Mono sound, then use for L/R Surrounds to produce spacious 5.1 surround sound.
6.1 Rear Placement Using One Speaker
Center one speaker behind the listening area, domes positioned toward the left and right sides of the
room. Connect speaker for Mono sound, then use as 6.1 Rear for wide-dispersion rear-channel sound.
7.1 Surround + Rear Placement Using Two Speakers
Place one speaker on either side of the listening area. Position so that one dome of each speaker
points toward the front of the room and use those channels for L/R sound. The other domes will be
pointed toward the back of the room which can then be used for L/R rear.
7.1 Rear Placement Using One Speaker
Center one speaker behind the listening area with domes positioned toward the left and right sides
of the room. Connect to L/R Rears for spacious 7.1 rear-channel sound.
For Connection instructions for 'SM' models turn to page 5.
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