Sunfire CRS-3 User Manual

User's Manual

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The details below show various sys-

tems incorporating the loudspeakers, with 
a subwoofer to handle the low frequency 
range.

Ideally, all of the surround loudspeak-

ers in a home theater system should 
be of the same make and model, and 
positioned at similar heights to produce a 
smooth and continuous soundfi eld. The 
Cinema Ribbon Duos (CRM-2) use the 
same drivers and ribbons as the Trios, 
making them perfect for rear channel 
applications.

The loudspeakers are a perfect sound 

compliment to a plasma display. The 
CRS-3C center loudspeaker can be 
mounted above or below the display, and 
the CRS-3 can be mounted at either side. 

Set the Boundary Compensation 

switch to "Room" if the loudspeakers are 
away from the walls, such as on speaker 
stands.

Front Left/Right Speak ers 

 The front left and right CRS-3 

loudspeakers should be positioned so 
that your TV display is exactly centered 
between them. This will help focus your 
attention towards the display. 

Your left loudspeaker should be set 

exactly the same distance and angle 
away from your listening position as the 
right loudspeaker.

If you have a smaller display, the loud-

speakers should be no more than two 
feet away from the sides of the display. 

If you have a Sunfi re or Carver system 

equipped with Sonic Holography, then 
it is rec om mend ed that you use a tape 
measure to set the left and right loud-
speakers to be an equal distance away 
from your listening position, within half 
an inch tolerance. (Sonic Holography is a 
unique pro cess designed by Bob Carver 
to enhance the three-di men sion al effects 
and realism of stereo sound.)

The Center Loudspeaker 

Most movie dialog will come from the 

center loudspeaker, so careful positioning 
is an important part of a good home the-
ater sys tem. Your eyes and ears should 
focus your attention towards the center of 
the display. 

The CRS-3C center loudspeaker can 

above, or directly underneath the display, 
as long as it is located on the centerline 
and not off to one side. 

Position the front face of the loud-

speaker close to the front edge of the 
display. (The sound waves may other-
wise refl ect off the top of the display and 
distort the center im ag ing.)

If pos si ble, have the center, left and 

right loudspeakers at the same height 
(within two feet). This will help give a 
smooth transition when sound effects 
move from loudspeaker to loudspeaker.

We recommend that you keep the 

CRS-3C grill on, as it is part of the acous-
tic lens design of the center loudspeaker.

Loudspeaker Locations