Manual
In order to obtain the best possible sound from your speaker system, it is important to
determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening room. Sound reections
from the oor, ceiling and side walls inuence the balance, imaging and overall sonic
quality at the listening position. Experiment with speaker placement to determine which
location oers the best overall sound. As a general guide, use the room layout diagram
and the following the 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 Le and Right Speakers
As a starting point, place your le and right EMP Tek EF30T tower speakers at least 15
inches from the wall and 7 feet apart from each other. e distance from the listening
position to each speaker should be close to the distance that separates the two main
speakers. Angling the speakers inward towards the listening position may give a more
spacious and realistic sound stage.
Center Channel Speaker
e EMP Tek EF30C Center Channel Speaker should be centered between both le
and right main speakers. Oen this positioning dictates placing the speaker either
directly above or below a television monitor. Since the EF30C is video shielded, the
center speaker may be placed in close proximity to a television without cause for
concern. e EF30C center channel speaker may be placed in a horizontal (lying down)
or vertical (standing) position.
Rear Surround Channel Speakers
e TK-5C 2-way Bookshelf Speakers may be placed either above, behind or to the sides
of the listening position. e listening position should be centered between the surround
speakers. For best performance you may want to experiment with angling the surround
speakers either towards or away from the listening position.
Subwoofer
Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality, quantity, and extension of
the bass frequencies within your listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by
close room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer
sound louder and boost the very lowest frequencies. Placing the subwoofer away from
walls will provide the least reinforcement, making the bass sound subjectively thinner
than if the woofer were close to a wall. Good results can usually be obtained by placing
a subwoofer along a wall 1-3 feet from a corner. Experiment with subwoofer placement
and the sub-amplier controls to achieve the proper bass balance.
System Setup
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