EMP Tek EF50 - Manual (Page 4)

Features
(continued)
The EF50 Series enclosures have a narrow profile to minimize the impact the cabinet
has on the audio signal. The speakers virtually disappear, leaving only a wide, deep
sound stage with pinpoint imaging typical of much higher priced speakers. A special
damping material is also used inside the cabinet to dampen the internal standing waves
which helps the speakers provide a
true-to-life experience.
The EF50 Series have removable face-
plates. The speakers are shipped with
a pewter faceplate. Check the EMP
Tek website for faceplates available in
other colors (sold separately).
EF50
Faceplate
EF50C
Faceplate
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System Setup
To obtain the best possible sound quality from your EF50 Series compact theater speak-
ers, it is important to place the speakers where they will sound best in your listening
room. Your room will influence the balance, imaging and overall sonic quality of the
system, so you may want to experiment with speaker placement to determine which
location offers the best overall sound for each speaker. As a general guide, use the
room layout diagram and the following descriptions when setting up a home theater
system. Some speakers shown in the diagram may not always be applicable to your
individual system.
Front Main Left and Right Speakers
As a suggested starting point for the front left and right main speakers, try to place your speakers
about 15 inches away 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 (i.e.: a triangle). The EMP Tek EF50 compact theater speakers can also be hung on a wall
or placed in bookshelves to better match your décor. If this is how your system will be arranged,
keep in mind the spacing comments above for best performance. Also, slightly angling the
speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more spacious and realistic sound stage.
Center Channel Speaker
For optimal performance in surround sound applications, the center channel speaker (typically
the EF50C) should be placed in the middle between the front left and right main speakers. Often
this positioning dictates placing the center channel speaker either directly above or below a
television or monitor. Since the EF50C compact theater speaker features video shielding, it may
be placed in close proximity to any television without cause for concern. Also, the EF50C may
be placed in either a horizontal (lying down) or vertical (standing) position.