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• Set the front speakers slightly wider apart than the setup for watching movies only and point them toward the listening
position in order assure clear positioning of the sound.
• Set the center speaker in the same positions as in example (1).
• Set surround speakers A for watching movies in the positions described in example (1) or (2), depending on the types
of speakers used.
• Set surround speakers B for playing multi-channel music at the same height as the front speakers and slightly at an angle
to the rear of the listening position, and point them toward the listening position.
• Connect the surround speakers for watching movies to the surround speaker A jacks on the AVR-3805, the surround
speakers for playing multi-channel music to the surround speaker B jacks. Set the surround speaker selection on the
setup menu. (For instructions, see page 38.)
(3) When using different surround speakers for movies and music
To achieve more effective surround sound for both movies and music, use different sets of surround speakers and different surround
modes for the two types of sources.
60 to 90 cm
Front speaker
Surround speakers A
Surround
speakers B
Surround speakers B
120°
45° ~ 60°
Subwoofer
Monitor
Center speaker
Front speakers
As seen from above
As seen from the side
Surround back
speaker
Surround
speakers A
Surround back
speakers (A)
2. When not using surround back speakers
• Set the front speakers with their front surfaces as flush with the TV or
monitor screen as possible. Set the center speaker between the front left
and right speakers and no further from the listening position than the front
speakers.
• Consult the owner’s manual for your subwoofer for advice on placing the
subwoofer within the listening room.
• If the surround speakers are direct-radiating (monopolar) then place them
slightly behind and at an angle to the listening position and parallel to the
walls at a position 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above ear level at the
prime listening position.
• Connect the surround speakers to the surround speaker A jacks on the
AVR-3805 and set all settings on the setup menu to “A”. (This is the factory
default setting. For details, see page 38.)
Subwoofer
Surround speaker
Front speaker
60 to 90 cm
Surround speakers
120°
Front speakers
60°
Monitor
Center speaker
As seen from above
As seen from the side
Point slightly
downwards