EMP Tek EW35 - Manual (Page 4)

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The EW series speaker is designed to sound best when placed with its back
against a wall, using the supplied mounting brackets. These brackets allow the
speaker to pivot or be angled towards the listening position, which may provide
a more spacious and realistic sound stage. Optimal imaging and performance
is achieved when the measurement from the floor to the middle of the EW
series on-wall speaker is between 39-45 inches; however, the location of the
television or display may not allow this placement.
For optimal performance in surround sound applications, the main front left
and right channel speakers should be mounted on either side of the television
or display with the television generally centered between the speakers. The
center channel speaker should be centered above or below the television.
Surround channel speakers should be placed behind and, or to the sides of, the
listening position. The listening position is typically centered in-between the
surround speakers. Try experimenting with the surround channel speakers
by angling them slightly towards or away from the listening position. This
angle can have a dramatic effect on the surround channel’s performance as
well as the overall surround sound experience.
System Setup
Use the enclosed Directional Mounting Template or DMT (see illustration
on page ) to determine and mark your desired speaker location. The DMT
features bubble-type levels to help you install the speaker as level (horizontal)
or plumb (vertical) as possible. Place the DMT where the speaker will be
installed and pay close attention to center the DMT for the EW series model
you’re installing. For example, if you’re installing an EW30, make sure to
use the EW30 centering cross hair marks on the DMT and not the EW25
or EW35 centering cross hairs. Use a pencil to mark the four mounting
holes for the lower bracket, and then mark the four mounting holes for the
Installation – Mounting Brackets
EW25/EW30/EW35
Bite Direction
Bite direction shown here
on back plate facing down.
Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
Directional
Mounting
Template
(DMT)