Meridian America 541 - Manual (Page 9)

Introduction
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Sample configurations
Three-channel surround system –
Type 3
The ideal starting point for a surround sound system is to add a
centre loudspeaker to the left and right loudspeakers of a
conventional stereo system.
The 541 Surround Controller takes advantage of the additional
loudspeaker to reinforce the central image, and allow the left
and right loudspeakers to be further apart for a wider
soundstage. This gives a more realistic and stable three-
dimensional image of the original recorded sound, for
outstanding music and cinema reproduction.
Four-channel surround system –
Type 4
If you are primarily interested in home cinema you may prefer to
extend an existing stereo system by adding a pair of rear
surround loudspeakers, for cinema effects and ambient sounds.
An ideal choice would be a pair of wall mounting or bookshelf
loudspeakers powered by a Meridian 555 Power Amplifier.