Polk Audio LSi M 705 Owner's Manual
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Applications/Configurations
Floorstanding & Bookshelf Loudspeakers
To enjoy the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound,
place the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is created
between the speakers and your favorite listening position.
Angle the speakers toward the middle as necessary in order
to support a more solid center image. And experiment with
the distance between your speakers and both the back and
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speakers located close to walls.
place the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is created
between the speakers and your favorite listening position.
Angle the speakers toward the middle as necessary in order
to support a more solid center image. And experiment with
the distance between your speakers and both the back and
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speakers located close to walls.
The LSi M Series bookshelf loudspeakers were designed
to provide excellent performance on a bookshelf or placed
on a floor stand. For best results place LSi M bookshelf
loudspeakers so the tweeter height is within 6" (15cm)
of seated ear height.
to provide excellent performance on a bookshelf or placed
on a floor stand. For best results place LSi M bookshelf
loudspeakers so the tweeter height is within 6" (15cm)
of seated ear height.
When using speaker stands,
select sturdy stands 30" - 36" (76.2 - 91.4cm) high.
If you are using your LSi M Series bookshelf loudspeakers
as rear channels in a home theater system, they should be
placed on the rear or side walls, slightly above (and, on the
side walls behind) the listening position. Angle them toward
the listening area if possible.
as rear channels in a home theater system, they should be
placed on the rear or side walls, slightly above (and, on the
side walls behind) the listening position. Angle them toward
the listening area if possible.
Center Channel Loudspeaker
With today’s modern flat panel TVs, the most popular
placement, and our recommendation for your center
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also place your center channel above your TV should
you choose.
placement, and our recommendation for your center
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also place your center channel above your TV should
you choose.
LSiM center channel loudspeakers are
very heavy, and we do not recommend wall mounting
them, unless placed on a sturdy shelf.
them, unless placed on a sturdy shelf.
Note:
If you have an older model television, you
could experience a color shift or image distortion
in your TV’s screen. If that is the case, move the
speaker away from your TV.
in your TV’s screen. If that is the case, move the
speaker away from your TV.
F/X Surround Loudspeakers
The LSi M Series surround loudspeakers must be wall-
mounted, either on side walls or rear walls; they have
built-in wall mounting keyhole slots. Mount the loud-
speakers 6-8 feet off the floor. If you’re setting up a 7.1
system, mount the Surround Back Left and Surround
Back Right loudspeakers at the same height as the
Surround Left and Surround Right loudspeakers.
mounted, either on side walls or rear walls; they have
built-in wall mounting keyhole slots. Mount the loud-
speakers 6-8 feet off the floor. If you’re setting up a 7.1
system, mount the Surround Back Left and Surround
Back Right loudspeakers at the same height as the
Surround Left and Surround Right loudspeakers.
Make sure the material on which you plan to mount the
speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support
the weight of the speakers (LSi M702
speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support
the weight of the speakers (LSi M702
F
/
X
= approx 28.9 lbs/
13.1 kg ea). Be aware of any electrical wiring or plumbing
that may be behind your walls.
that may be behind your walls.
Note:
The LSi M702
F
/
X
Surround Loudspeaker should be
oriented so that its Dynamic Sonic Engine (3 1/4" mid-range
and 1" Ring Radiator tweeter) points toward your listening
area. Therefore, the F/X surround loudspeaker that would
serve as the right surround on a sidewall will become
the left surround on a rear wall.
and 1" Ring Radiator tweeter) points toward your listening
area. Therefore, the F/X surround loudspeaker that would
serve as the right surround on a sidewall will become
the left surround on a rear wall.
5.1
Stereo
7.1
TV
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TV
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