Harman-Kardon II - Manual (Page 6)

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P
LANNING
Y
OUR
S
YSTEM
Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your
room and study Figures 1 and 2.
F IGURE 1 – In this overhead view of a typical installation, satellite
speakers are used to reproduce sound for the front and surround
channels.The center channel reproduces sound and dialogue.The
powered subwoofer provides bass for effects and music.
F IGURE 2 – This figure shows an alternative layout which may be
more suitable for some rooms.
P
LACEMENT
NOTE: The satellite speakers can be placed directly on a shelf,
or mounted on a wall using the built-in base/bracket.
Front Left and Right Channels
For front left and right channels, place one satellite to the left
and another to the right of the television, as shown in Figures 1
and 2. Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can
place them very close to the TV without worrying about the
magnetic field distorting the picture.
Center Channel
For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top of,
or below, your television. Use a shelf if the television does not
provide a stable platform.
Surround Channels
For surround left and right channels, place one speaker on the
left and another on the right, to the side of or behind the
listening area.
Subwoofer
Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat more
complicated than installing full-range speakers, it is essential
that you read this section very carefully prior to connecting the
subwoofer to your system. Should you have questions relating to
installation, it is advisable to call either your dealer or Infinity’s
Customer Service Department for advice.
The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its
placement in the listening room and how you align the subwoofer
with the satellite speakers. Setting the volume of the subwoofer
in relation to the left and right speakers is also critical because
it is essential that the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the
entire system. Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will
result in an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting the volume level
too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.
Here are several additional facts on installation that may prove
useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies (below
125Hz) are nondirectional and, therefore, placement of a
subwoofer within any listening room is not critical. While in
theory it is true that the larger wavelengths of extremely low
frequencies are basically nondirectional, the fact is that, when
installing a subwoofer within the limited confines of a room,
reflections, standing waves and absorptions generated within the
room will strongly influence the performance of any subwoofer
system. As a result, specific location of the subwoofer becomes
important, and we strongly recommend that you experiment with
placement before choosing a final location. Placement will
depend upon your room (for example, whether or not your room
permits placement of the subwoofer near either satellite) and
the amount and quality of bass required.
The R.A.B.O.S. guide, which begins on page 9, will also assist you
in optimizing bass response for your room.
Couch
Left
Front
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Center
Channel
Infinity Subwoofer
(optional)
Couch
Left
Front
Channel
Left
Surround
Channel Right
Surround
Channel
Right
Front
Channel
Center
Channel
Subwoofer
MODULUS II HOME THEATER SYSTEM