Surround Sound Speaker Stands
Unless you have wall-mounted your equipment, you are going to need surround sound speaker stands to get optimal performance from your set up.
Once you've experienced the delights of a surround sound system, most people will not want to go back to just plain old stereo. As with all acoustics though, the positioning of your speakers can have as much effect on the sonic performance as the quality of the speakers themselves.
There is not just the positioning of the surround sound speaker stands themselves, but you should also consider the height at which they hold your speakers. The ideal scenario is to have the speakers positioned at your head level when you are seated.
However, unless you have a purpose built theatre in your house, there are going to be too many variables involved to get the perfect acoustic set up. There is also a difference in the way individuals hear things, so just remember that when designing your home theatre set up, you should be the final judge on what sounds good for you.
There are several different configurations you can go for, mainly 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1.
These figures designate the number of surround speakers and the .1 refers to the sub-woofer.
This will be the first speaker you place in your surround sound theatre set up. The job of the centre channel speaker is to 'anchor' the sounds to the screen, so it should always be located with your television. It can be placed either above or below the TV, but should ideally be centred.
Your subwoofer delivers low (bass) frequencies to add depth to the sound you hear in your movies. This is the easiest speaker to place, as the sound is omni-directional so you can place it pretty much anywhere you like and you will still get good results.
Your front left & right speakers need to be positioned to the left and right of your listening spot, at equidistant points if at all possible. You should sit the same distance from all three front speakers (left, right and your centre channel). Even a couple of inches can make a difference in how your system performs and sounds.
In terms of height (and this is where you will need good speaker stands), you should position the tweeters at your ear level when seated.
Finally, and this is obvious really, you should ensure there is nothing blocking the acoustic path between you and the speakers.
For more detail on where to position your speakers, visit the page here.
There is not just the positioning of the surround sound speaker stands themselves, but you should also consider the height at which they hold your speakers. The ideal scenario is to have the speakers positioned at your head level when you are seated.
However, unless you have a purpose built theatre in your house, there are going to be too many variables involved to get the perfect acoustic set up. There is also a difference in the way individuals hear things, so just remember that when designing your home theatre set up, you should be the final judge on what sounds good for you.
There are several different configurations you can go for, mainly 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1.
These figures designate the number of surround speakers and the .1 refers to the sub-woofer.
The Centre Channel Speaker
This will be the first speaker you place in your surround sound theatre set up. The job of the centre channel speaker is to 'anchor' the sounds to the screen, so it should always be located with your television. It can be placed either above or below the TV, but should ideally be centred.
The Subwoofer
Your subwoofer delivers low (bass) frequencies to add depth to the sound you hear in your movies. This is the easiest speaker to place, as the sound is omni-directional so you can place it pretty much anywhere you like and you will still get good results.
Front Left & Front Right Speakers
Your front left & right speakers need to be positioned to the left and right of your listening spot, at equidistant points if at all possible. You should sit the same distance from all three front speakers (left, right and your centre channel). Even a couple of inches can make a difference in how your system performs and sounds.
In terms of height (and this is where you will need good speaker stands), you should position the tweeters at your ear level when seated.
Finally, and this is obvious really, you should ensure there is nothing blocking the acoustic path between you and the speakers.
For more detail on where to position your speakers, visit the page here.