EMP Tek E10s (150 Watt) - Manual (Page 5)

Features
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Variable crossover, adjustable phase control and auto on/off are also used for
convenience and easy integration with other speakers. Audio can be supplied to the
subwoofer by either interconnect (LFE/line level inputs).
Cabinets are constructed from medium density fiberboard because of its inert
properties. The thickness of the front baffle also prevents excess acoustic radiation.
Sophisticated computer modeling and measurement techniques are used extensively
in the powered subwoofer design process.
Room Setup Suggestions
In order to obtain the best possible sound from your subwoofer and speaker system, it
is important to determine where the subwoofer and 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
placement to determine which location offers the best overall sound. As a general
guide, use the room layout diagram and the following descriptions when setting up
a home theater system. The subwoofer and speakers shown in the diagram on page
5 may not always be applicable to your system.
Front Main Speakers
As a starting point, place your left and right tower speakers at least 15 inches from
the wall and 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.
Angling the speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more spacious
and realistic sound stage.
Center Channel Speaker
The center channel speaker should be placed in the center between both left and right
main speakers. Often this positioning dictates placing the speaker either directly
above or below a television monitor. The center channel speaker may be placed in a
horizontal (lying down) or vertical (standing) position.
Rear Surround Speakers
The 2-way bookshelf speakers 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
In order to obtain the best possible sound from your subwoofer, it is important
to determine where the subwoofer will sound best in your listening room. Sound
reflections from the floor, ceiling and side walls influence the balance, imaging and
overall sonic quality at the listening position. Experiment with subwoofer placement
to determine which location offers the best overall sound.
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