RBH Sound MC-553LCR - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction
Speaker Placement
Congratulations on your purchase of a RBH Sound LCR In-wall speaker! Your speaker is the
result of many years of research and development dedicated to producing high quality
products for home audio and audio/video systems.
This manual contains features, setup recommendations and specifications for RBH Sound
LCR in-wall speakers. It is recommended you thoroughly read through the material
contained in this manual before connecting your speaker. This will ensure you have a good
understanding of how to setup your speaker for optimum performance and allow for years
of listening enjoyment.
In order to obtain the best possible sound from your speaker system, it is important to
determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening room. Room reflections
from the floor, ceiling and side walls influence the balance, imaging and overall sonic
quality at the listening position. Experiment with speaker placement to determine which
location offers the best overall sound.
Front Main Speakers
As a starting point, place your left and right speakers at least 7-feet apart from each
other. The distance from the listening position to each speaker should be close to the
distance that separates the two main speakers. The MC-553 has the unique ability to
perform double-duty as both a center-channel speaker and as a main front left or right
speaker for a surround sound system.
Center Channel Speaker
If two MC-553s are in dual-channel mode, the lower tweeter and woofer on each side can
function as the center channel, this allows the top two woofers and tweeter on each
speaker to be the front left or right channel. For situations where a dedicated center
channel can be installed, three MC-553s can be used for the front left, center and right
channels for an outstanding in-wall home theater system. See the wiring diagrams if you
have questions.
Surround Speakers
The surrounds may be placed either above, behind or to the sides of the listening
position. The listening position should be centered between the surround speakers. For
best performance you may want to experiment with angling the surround speakers either
towards or away from the listening position.
Subwoofer
Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality, quantity, and extension of the
bass frequencies within your listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by close room
boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound louder and
boost the very lowest frequencies. Placing the subwoofer away from walls will provide
the least reinforcement, making the bass sound subjectively thinner than if the woofer
were close to a wall. Good results can usually be obtained by placing a subwoofer along a
wall 1-3 feet from a corner. Experiment with subwoofer placement and the sub-amplifier
controls to achieve the proper bass balance.
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