AudioEngine P4 PASSIVE BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS - Manual (Page 3)

Speaker Placement
Although the AP4’s are very forgiving, it’s true that proper speaker place-
ment can have a big impact on sound quality. There seem to be quite a few
theories on correct speaker placement but all rooms and tastes are different
so it’s impossible to recommend a perfect placement. We do suggest you
feel free to experiment to see what works for you.
As a general rule of thumb for the best soundstage balance the speakers
should be equi-distant from side walls and a different distance from rear
walls. The tweeters should be at about eye-level in your most frequent listen-
ing location and for the best bass response on Audioengine P4, we recom-
mend that you keep the front panel area around the bass port slots clear.
• Both speakers should be equi-distant from your primary listening position.
• Placing the speakers at least 6 feet (1.8m) apart usually provides the best imaging.
• Try pointing them inward slightly toward the listening position.
• If you need to turn the speakers on their sides, position the tweeters toward the
outside.
• Try to keep the speakers near the front edge of shelves or cabinets.
• Keep the speaker wire away from power cords and signal cables to reduce potential
interference.
Unpacking
Your Audioengine speakers were carefully tested and inspected before
packaging and shipping. After unpacking please check for any damage. It is
rare that any damage occurs during shipping, but if this does happen
contact the shipping company immediately. We recommend that you keep
the original carton and packing material.
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LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER
REAR
FRONT
L R
40°–60°
Listening Position