Mirage OMD-28 - Manual (Page 8)

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OMD-C2 CENTER CHANNEL
The OMD-C2's Omnipolar technology is uniform in
dispersion, providing a perfectly spherical, full
spectrum sound radiation pattern that greatly
expands the prime listening area.
The center channel should be positioned at or slightly
below ear level. If possible, try to leave a little bit of
space behind the OMD-C2. This will aid in producing
an open soundstage. It is not recommended to place
the OMD-C2 on top of a large rear-projection style
television set, as this could negatively impact the
sound quality.
The OMD-C2 is magnetically shielded, and it can be
placed close to a CRT based television without causing
any interference. In the case where there is some
minor discoloration, simply move the speaker forward
or backwards or away from the television a few
inches, this generally resolves the issue.
NOTE: LCD, DLP AND PLASMA DISPLAYS DO NOT
SUFFER FROM MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE.
The best performance can be achieved by using the
matching OMD-C2 stand as it offers the perfect
height for the OMD-C2 center channel. Please visit
www.miragespeakers.com for more information on
this stand.
OMD-R
The rear speakers can vary greatly in position
depending on the room layout, and the furniture
placement. The ideal position is either on the
sidewalls, or rear walls.
Side Wall: This position utilizes the rear walls of the
room to reflect sound and create the "surround"
effect. Rear Wall: This is generally used when the
sidewall position is not available to you, due to
furniture placement or room dimensions. It is also
used in a 6.1 or 7.1 surround configuration. Both
mounting positions have their advantages and
disadvantages, the position offering the best coverage
of the entire room should be chosen. The goal of the
surround speakers during movie reproduction is to
create an "atmosphere" around you. The rear channel
speakers are ideally placed an equal distance from you
as compared to the front speakers. But this is not
always possible in a home environment. The OMD-R
will emit sound from both sides of the speaker, and is
best placed where it can use the walls to reflect the
sound around the listeners. The best mounting
position for a 5.1 system is the Side Wall position, as
it makes use of the rooms' rear walls, and sidewalls. It
will create a lifelike surround effect and make the
room sound larger than it is. In this position, try to
mount the speaker so that it is beside you or slightly
behind you. The height should be above ear level, at
approximately 2/3 of the height of the wall. 6 feet off
of the ground is typically a good starting point, and
the speaker should be 2 feet above your head when
seated. These general guidelines should aid in
positioning choices.