Sound System Set Ups & Apps – Part 6

SOUND SYSTEMS: SETUPS & APPS SERIES Part 6 of 7 WHERE DO THE SPEAKERS GO? SO, YOU'VE DECIDED ON THE TYPE OF HARDWARE YOU WANT AND WHETHER YOU WANT 5.1, 6.1 OR 7.1 CHANNEL SURROUND SOUND. HERE'S WHERE YOU SHOULD PLACE THE HARDWARE IN YOUR HOME THEATER ROOM TO ACHIEVE THE MOST OPTIMAL SOUND: Install the soundbar directly above your screen, if possible. You can also install the bar in front of or SOUNDBAR directly below your screen. The soundbar will simulate rear speakers, so there's no need to place speakers in the back of the room. 5.1 CHANNEL SURROUND WHERE TO PLACE YOUR 5 SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER. The subwoofer should be placed up against a wall and close to a corner for maximum effect. Front and center, ideally above the screen. Front left corner of Front right corner of the room. the room. Rear left corner of Rear right corner of the room. the room. 6.1 CHANNEL SURROUND WHERE TO PLACE YOUR 6 SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER. The subwoofer should be placed up against a wall. Front and center, ideally above the screen. Front left corner of Front right corner of the room. the roc 0:0 Middle left side of the room. Middle right side of the room. Back of the room. 7.1 CHANNEL SURROUND WHERE TO PLACE YOUR 7 SPEAKERS AND SUBWOOFER. 8 The subwoofer should be placed up against a wall. Front and center, ideally above the screen. Front left corner of the room. Front right corner of the room. Middle left side of Middle right side of the room. the room. Back left corner of the room. Back right corner of the room. Whatever your set-up, it's smart to test your speakers' polarity (aka "phase"). This will ensure they're all wired the same way, so they can accurately produce the sound from a movie or game as it is intended to be heard. SPEAKER POP IS AN EASY-TO-USE MODULE AVAILABLE FOR IN-APP PURCHASE IN THE AUDIOTOOLS IPHONE® APP THAT'S DESIGNED TO TEST POLARITY. DISCLAIMER When creating a surround sound system for an apartment or shared living space, be mindful of your neighbors and any extra noise that may come from the new system. http://www.forrent.com/blog/apt_life/sound-system-set-ups-apps-part-6 ForRent.com Homes.com