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Theatre Audio Setup
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by:
Matthew Seigneur
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Your home theater audio setup will depend on the space available to
you, what kind of signal your receiver can carry, and the number of
speakers you have. With proper setup, it doesn't matter if you have a
simple stereo audio setup or a complex multi-speaker setup. Proper home
theater audio setup will give you the most enjoyable experience.
The first step to proper home theater audio setup is if you have a
tile, hardwood, or any other non-carpeted floor, to put down an area
rug. Hard floors may look nice but they affect acoustics poorly.
The second step in home theater audio setup is to place your speakers.
For a stereo setup, placement is simple - one on either side of the
viewing area. For Dolby Digital 5.1 or Surround EX, however, you must
take extra considerations into mind. Your center speaker should either
be on top or below your display and facing your primary viewing
position. The left and right front speakers should be on either side of
the screen, preferably at ear level, at about a 45 degree angle from
the center of the viewing position.
If the seating is meant for more than one person, all three of the
front speakers should be placed in a straight line. Surround speakers
should be placed slightly to the rear of and alongside the seating, a
few feet above head level when sitting. If the surround speakers must
be placed behind the seating, experiment with pointing the speakers at
an angle so that the sound coming from them seems to 'surround' the
viewer. If you have a subwoofer, place it wherever is most convenient,
as it's placement is not critical to sound reproduction.
When you are using Dolby Digital 5.1 or Surround EX, it is necessary to
continue your home theater audio setup by configuring your receiver.
Unless you have tower speakers, all main speakers should be set to
'small'. Low frequency effects and bass should be set to subwoofer if
you have one. DSP modes should be turned off. Read the user manual to
find out how to change these settings and to double check any special
requirements you receiver might have.
With proper home theater audio setup, you can have a truly enveloping
aural experience.
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