Sonance M Series User Manual
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SONANCE MERLOT
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M
Speaker Placement
When selecting mounting locations for your speakers you should consider such things as your primary listening location,
the primary use for the speakers (2-channel stereo or home theater) and aesthetic values. Your local authorized Sonance
dealer is an expert in audio/video system planning and installation. We strongly recommend that you work with your
dealer to ensure that your system is properly planned, assembled and installed.
the primary use for the speakers (2-channel stereo or home theater) and aesthetic values. Your local authorized Sonance
dealer is an expert in audio/video system planning and installation. We strongly recommend that you work with your
dealer to ensure that your system is properly planned, assembled and installed.
Stereo Speaker Placement
• Place the left and right speakers anywhere from 6 feet to 10 feet apart, with the main listening position as close to
midway between the speakers as possible.
• The speakers should be 38 – 42 inches from the floor and at least 18 inches away from the side walls.
• The main listening position should be between 4 and 10 feet away from the speakers.
• In most cases pivoting the tweeter of each speaker directly towards the main listening position will help maximize the
stereo soundstage.
Use the left and right speaker placement in
Figure 1 as a guide.
Home Theater Speaker Placement
Left, Center & Right Channels
• Place the left & right speakers on either
side of the video screen, anywhere from 6
feet to 10 feet apart and 38 – 42 inches
from the floor (which corresponds to the
height of your ears when you’re seated on
a couch or chair).
feet to 10 feet apart and 38 – 42 inches
from the floor (which corresponds to the
height of your ears when you’re seated on
a couch or chair).
• If possible, locate the left and right speakers
at least 18 inches away from the side
walls.
walls.
• Locate the center speaker as close to the
same height as the left & right channel
speakers as possible. If you must place the
center speaker above or below a video
screen, we recommend placing it no more
than 2 feet above or below the center of
the left and right speakers. This will
help maintain consistent tonality between
all three front channel speakers.
speakers as possible. If you must place the
center speaker above or below a video
screen, we recommend placing it no more
than 2 feet above or below the center of
the left and right speakers. This will
help maintain consistent tonality between
all three front channel speakers.
• The main listening position should be between 8 and 12 feet away from the speakers.
Use
Figure 1 as a guide.
2'
(max.)
18" (min.)
From Side
Wall
6' – 10'
Apart
18" (min.)
From Side
Wall
Figure 1: Home Theater Placement — Left, Center & Right Speakers