Owner's Manual

audioengine A5+ setup guide
Setup and Operation
6
Step 1 - Speaker Placement
Although your Audioengine 5+ speakers are very forgiving with
regards to placement, it’s true that proper speaker placement can
have an impact on sound quality. There seem to be dierent theories
on correct speaker placement but rooms and tastes are dierent so it’s
dicult to recommend a perfect setup. We do suggest you feel free to
experiment to see what works for you.
As a general rule of thumb for the best soundstage and imaging, the
speakers should be equidistant from side walls and a dierent distance
from rear walls. Tweeters should be at about eye-level in your most
frequent listening location and for the best bass response we recom-
mend at least 6 inches of clearance between the rear of the speakers
and the wall behind them.
Here are a few more suggestions, assuming you have some exibility
regarding where you place your speakers. No need for concern if your
situation and listening environment dictate the speakers’ position.
t Both speakers should be equidistant from your primary listening
position.
t Placing the speakers at least 6 feet (1.8m) apart usually provides the
best imaging.
t Try to keep the speakers near the front edge of shelves or cabinets.
t Allow at least 6 inches of clearance between the rear of the speakers
and the wall or surface behind them.
t If you need to turn the speakers on their sides, position the tweeters
toward the outside.
t If used on a desktop for computer speakers, it’s best if they are
placed on a solid surface