Speaker installation

Determine the speaker system depending on the number of speakers you are using and install each speaker and subwoofer in the room.
Speaker installation is explained using this example of a typical installation.

Pict SP Position AVRS500BTE3

FL/FR (Front
speaker left/right):

Place the FRONT left and right speakers an equal distance from the main listening position. The distance between each speaker and your TV should also be the same.

C (Center
speaker):

Place the CENTER speaker in between the front speakers and above or below your TV.

SL/SR (Surround
speaker left/right):

Place the SURROUND left and right speakers an equal distance to the left and right sides of the main listening position.

SW 1/2 (Subwoofer) :

Place the SUBWOOFER at a convenient location near the front speakers.

Use the illustration below as a guide for how high each speaker should be installed. The height does not need to be exactly the same.

Pict SP Layout 6.1 Side AVRS500BTE3

When 5.1-channel speakers are installed

Pict SP Layout 5.1

∗1:22° - 30°  ∗2:120°

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