Acoustic Research HT60 Speaker System User Manual


 
HT60
page 5
Surround System Configuration
The optimum listening position is at the tip of the “stereo triangle.” The equilibrium
between the right and left stereo channels is best in this position, providing the most
balanced and realistic sound reproduction. Your AR speakers will operate most effi-
ciently when located in parts of the room with “hard” acoustics, i.e., areas including
hard, smooth surfaces such as walls and wooden furniture. The speakers should radiate
the sound from this hard area into the “softer” parts of the room containing sound-ab-
sorbing elements such as upholstered furniture, carpets and so on. Try to avoid placing
sound-absorbing obstacles between the speakers and your listening position, as this
will muffle the sound and impair your listening pleasure. Your HT60 Series speakers
are fully shielded for use in audio/video applications. This allows you to place any of
the speakers next to the television without affecting picture quality. If you are using
other speakers, be sure to locate them at least 3 feet from the television to avoid inter-
ference to the set’s picture. Installing the speakers at least 1 foot away from the side
walls will prevent exaggerated “booming” bass and produce more balanced, detailed
sound reproduction. If possible, the speakers should be installed with the tweeters on
the same level as the listener's ears. If you install the speakers in a wall unit, make sure
the fronts of the speakers are flush with the front of the wall unit. Rear speakers should
be placed approx at ear level or slightly higher. The center channel speaker should be
placed above or below the television.
LEFT FRONT
CENTER FRONT
RIGHT FRONT
LEFT REAR
LISTENING AREA
RIGHT REAR
SUBWOOFER
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FIGURE 2 - System Configuration
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