Ceiling Mounted Surround Speaker Placement

Secure the speaker using the included 2 inch long mounting.

Ceiling mounted surround speaker placement.

Fit the loose speaker wires into the backs of the speakers. Place the speaker and threaded stud mount into position against the bracket. Rear surround speakers in a 7 1 system dedicated rear surround speakers are placed behind the primary seating position for enhanced rear panning effects. Place the front left and right speakers at an equal distance from your main listening position in front of your tv lcr ceiling speakers are the best option for this although a good ceiling speaker with a pivoting tweeter will also work.

If you re installing 5 6 or 7 ceiling speakers for a home cinema surround sound system. It depends that either you can hang these speakers on walls or either place them on speaker stands. Place your surround speakers 1 to 2 feet above ear level for immersive special effects. If your speakers tweeters can swivel aim them toward your seating position.

If you re using an existing surround sound system and your ceiling speakers are simply an addition then it might be worth just placing them in the middle of the room. You can t move ceiling speakers in the same way as normal speakers so it s worth thinking about placement options that are suitable for now but will also work in the future. If side placement isn t practical place your surround speakers a few feet behind your listening position and face them forward. You ll want your surrounds one to two feet above ear level to get the best sound effects.

Most homeowners think the rules for surround speakers are the same as your front speakers. We recommend installing in wall and ceiling speakers at least 18 24 inches away from an adjacent wall or ceiling. Place the rear surround speakers at 135 150 degrees off axis relative to the primary seating position. But ear level placement for surround speakers actually detracts from your movie watching experience.

Your surround speakers should be spaced about the same distance apart as the front left and right speakers. Place it at ear level.