Onkyo HT-S590 - Manual (Page 19)

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Enjoying Home Theater
You can use two sets of speakers with the AV receiver: speaker set A and speaker set B .
Speaker set A should be used in your main listening room for up to 5.1-channel playback.
*While speaker set B is on, speaker set A is reduced to 2.1-channel playback.
Speaker set B can be used in another room and offers 2-channel stereo playback.
Speaker Sets A and B
Speaker set A Speaker set B Indicator Output
On
On
Set A: 2.1 channels
Set B: 2 channels
Off Set A: 5.1 channels
Off
On Set B: 2 channels
Off No sound
A SPEAKERS B
SP A / B
Remote
controller
AV receiver
or
A B
A
B
Corner
1/3 wall
length
Speaker Set A: Main Room
Front left and right speakers (SKF-340F L/R)
These output the overall sound. Their role in a home theater is to provide a solid anchor for the sound
image. They should be positioned facing the listener at about ear level, and equally spaced from the
TV. Angle them inward.
Surround left and right speakers (SKM-340S L/R)
These speakers are used for precise sound position-
ing and to add realistic ambience. Position them at the
sides of the listener, or slightly behind, about 2–3 feet
(60–100 cm) above ear level. Ideally they should be
equally spaced from the listener.
* While speaker set B is on, these speakers output no
sound.
Subwoofer (SKW-340)
The subwoofer handles the
bass sounds of the LFE (Low-
Frequency Effects) channel. In
general, a good bass sound
can be obtained by installing
the subwoofer in a front corner,
or at one-third the way along
the wall, as shown.
Speaker Set B: Sub Room
Center speaker (SKC-340C)
This speaker enhances the front left and
right speakers, making sound move-
ments distinct and providing a full sound
image. For movies it’s used mainly for
dialog.
Position it close to your TV facing forward
at about ear level, or at the same height
as the front left and right speakers.
* While speaker set B is on, this
speaker outputs no sound.