5
SONANCE MERLOT
®
M
Surround Speakers (5.1-Channel System)
You can also use Sonance Merlot M-series speakers for surround channel
applications in a home theater. Depending on your room’s layout, you can
locate the surround channel speakers in the side walls, in the rear wall or in the
ceiling, If you are not sure which location will achieve the best performance in
your room, contact your Authorized Sonance Dealer for advice.
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Locate the surround channel speakers approximately
2 – 6 feet behind the listening position, at least 5 feet from the floor.
Use
Figure 2
as a guide.
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Locate the left and right surround speakers on the ceiling
between 2 feet and 4 feet behind the listening position. The speakers should be
between 8 feet and 12 feet apart, with their woofers towards the listeners.
Use
Figure 3
as a guide.
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Locate the surround channel speakers on the rear wall,
6 – 10 feet apart, at least 5 feet from the floor. Center the speakers on the
listening location. Use
Figure 4
as a guide.
Note: If the listening position is less than 2 feet in front of the rear wall we do not recommend
mounting the surround speakers in the rear wall. Use ceiling mounting or side-wall mounting
instead.
5' – 7'
2' – 6'
Figure 2: Side Wall
Surround Speaker Placement
5' – 7'
6' – 10'
Figure 4: Rear Wall
Surround Speaker Placement
TV
8' – 12'
Apart
2' – 4'
Le
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t & Right
Surround Speakers
Figure 3: Ceiling
Surround Speaker Placement