chiroguy Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I'm new to the forum and have just bought some Klipsch reference series surround speakers and was wondering when I install them on the wall if I should have them angled down toward the listening area or if I should keep them flush with the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironwoods Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi, what model do you have, what is the height of the ceiling, and at what height would they be mounted at? If you can employ some type of swivel bracket, you'll be able to experiment with the optimal angle, if any. "No System Profile exists for this member." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Unless the surrounds are unusually high or low relative to ear height, there is no need to "aim" them. Typically mount them 6 - 7' off the floor. The horns have a 60 degree high dispersion pattern so at this height your listening position will be in the coverage area of the speaker. If you sit very close to the wall where they are mounted, then lower the mouinting height or pursue your idea of aiming them at your sweet spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiroguy Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 I have the RS-10's and the ceiling is eight feet high. I also do have a swivel bracket for them. I was just wanting to know if you get better sound quality by keeping the speakers higher and aiming them at the listening area or lowering them with no angle. Any preference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efzauner Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 First, is it this for a 5.1 system? If so , according to the Dolby surround manual, they should go on the side walls. Nobody seemed to mention that. I have seen to many installations with surrounds on the rear walls because people simply did not know better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantfmly Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 efzauner wrote the following post at 04-27-2006 8:54 AM: First, is it this for a 5.1 system? If so , according to the Dolby surround manual, they should go on the side walls. Nobody seemed to mention that. I have seen to many installations with surrounds on the rear walls because people simply did not know better! You don't "have" to put them on the side walls you can put them on the rear also. That is just a recommendation. It is all a matter of preference. On top of that my manual recommends for them to be on the rear walls. so it all depends on what manual a person looks at also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Dolby suggests dipole speakers which MUST go on the sides if their null is to be directed at the listening position. That way, all of the sound that reaches the listener is diffuse, having reflected off some wall in the room. Klipsch surrounds are not dipoles. They have no null and work well whether on the side or rear walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterngc Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 http://www.thx.com/mod/products/speakermodes.html If none of your speakers are dipoles use this http://www.soundstage.com/surrounded/surrounded200307.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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