Acoustic Research HD510 Installation And Operation Manual

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HD510page 5Surround System ConfigurationThe optimum listening position is at the tip of the “stereo triangle”. The equilibriumbetween the right and left stereo channels is best in this position, providing the mostbalanced and realistic sound reproduction. Your AR speakers will operate most effi-ciently when located in parts of the room with “hard” acoustics, i.e., areas includinghard, smooth surfaces such as walls and wooden furniture. The speakers should radiatethe sound from this hard area into the “softer” parts of the room containing sound-ab-sorbing elements such as upholstered furniture, carpets and so on. Try to avoid placingsound-absorbing obstacles between the speakers and your listening position, as thiswill muffle the sound and impair your listening pleasure. Your HD510 Series speakersare fully shielded for use in audio/video applications. This allows you to place any ofthe speakers next to the television without affecting picture quality. If you are usingother speakers, be sure to locate them at least 3 feet from the television to avoid inter-ference to the set’s picture. Installing the speakers at least 1 foot away from the sidewalls will prevent exaggerated “booming” bass and produce more balanced, detailedsound reproduction. If possible, the speakers should be installed with the tweeters onthe same level as the listener's ears. If you install the speakers in a wall unit, make surethe fronts of the speakers are flush with the front of the wall unit. Rear speakers shouldbe placed approx at ear level or slightly higher. The center channel speaker should beplaced above or below the television.FIGURE 2 - System Configuration