Paradigm CS-LCR v3 - Manuel (Page 4)

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
(all models)
Location
When installing your speaker pick a location between studs or ceiling joists. Be careful not to
damage any wires when you cut the installation hole.
Accurate Timbre and Imaging
Our CS Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers feature wide, uniform dispersion and can be installed
almost anywhere. For the most accurate timbre and imaging, place speakers approximately
equal distance apart and select locations that allow sound to reach the listening area
unobstructed.
Bass Performance
Placing speakers near corners will emphasize bass. For more balanced sound, we recommend
that you avoid corners when considering speaker placement.
If your speakers have ‘SM’ in their name, or feature a Guided Soundfield™, see placement
options and additional recommendations following:
Placement Options for ‘SM’ Models
Your ‘SM’ speaker offers two options for connection:
• Stereo Input: Wide dispersion “Left plus Right” channel sound from a single ‘SM’ speaker.
• Mono Input: Very wide dispersion stereo sound from two ‘SM’ speakers, one for the left,
one for the right.
With their Dual-Directional Soundfield™, ‘SM’ speakers provide wider than normal dispersion,
allowing them to be used in a variety of applications:
Single Speaker, Wide Dispersion “Left plus Right” Channel Sound (Fig. 1a)
Ideal in smaller areas less suited to a stereo pair of speakers or where a single speaker is the
preferred choice. The speaker is connected to both left and right amplifier channels. Position
speakers to achieve the broadest sound coverage in the main listening area.
Multiple Speakers, Distributed “Left plus Right” Channel Sound (Fig. 1b)
In larger areas (offices, etc.) multiple speakers (each wired for “Left plus Right” channel
sound) may be used to eliminate the sound imbalances that occur with separate stereo
speakers as people move around the room, or are seated closer to one speaker than the
other. Position speakers to achieve the broadest sound coverage in the main listening area.
5.1 Surround Placement Using Two Speakers (Fig. 1c)
Place one speaker on either side of the listening area. Position so that one dome of each
speaker points toward the front of the room and the other points toward the back. Connect each
speaker for Mono sound, then use for L/R Surrounds to produce spacious 5.1 surround sound.
6.1 Rear Placement Using One Speaker (Fig. 1d)
Center one speaker behind the listening area, domes positioned toward the left and right sides
of the room. Connect speaker for Mono sound, then use as 6.1 Rear for wide-dispersion rear-
channel sound.
7.1 Surround + Rear Placement Using Two Speakers (Fig. 1e)
Place one speaker on either side of the listening area. Position so that one dome of each
speaker points toward the front of the room and use those channels for L/R sound. The other
domes will be pointed toward the back of the room which can then be used for L/R rear.