Over emphasizing a particular channel sound level will diminish the balance in the system. This is the first step in calibrating the sound levels of your 5. For example: Some recordings may boost the rear channels db higher than nominal due to poor mixing methods or deliberate wow factor. If the rear levels sound too loud when watching a movie or listening to a 5.
It will help you calibrate your listening levels of your speakers and subwoofer as it sweeps frequencies 20Hz to 20KHz for all channels. Hold the unit so that the microphone is pointed at the ceiling and position the microphone as closely to ear level as possible at the sweet spot listening position when running this test. Note: Make sure you set the scale to "C-Weighted" on the SPL meter as this closely matches a flat frequency response curve throughout the audible band.
The early AVIA test discs used to recommend the "fast" setting on the SPL meter but we've found it easier to get more consistent results using the "slow' setting which allows easier readability. The mathematical delay calculations are then performed by the receiver or pre-processor, thus saving you a lot of headache and time. Height wise, we also recommend that they be placed 1 to 2 feet above your ear level. This can be done by placing your speakers on speaker stands, mounting them on the wall, or by utilizing Tower Speakers.
Depending on your room space, placement can be either directly next to your front speakers, or tucked in corners. Most people place it in the front of the room, making connectivity easier. But, if you want to run it behind or to the side, feel free. The key to a successful 5. Make sure to experiment! Setting up your 5. Good luck! Username or Email Address.
Remember Me. How To's , Learn , Theater Setup. Try to keep them away from walls and out of actual bookshelves unless they are specifically designed for that type of placement. For tower speakers, the tweeter should already be at an average height, but you can always double-check, and raise or tilt them if necessary.
And lastly, the surround speakers. Per Dolby and DTS standards, your surround speakers should be degrees off center, directly to the side or just a little but behind your seating position. Also, as opposed to our front speakers, the tweeter of the surround speakers should be feet above ear-level when seated as this makes it them harder to localize. In other words, it makes it harder to hear exactly where the sound is coming from, which creates a more realistic surround field.
This will likely necessitate wall mounting or using tall stands. Marshall is an Educator by trade, and currently lives in Oregon. He was lucky enough to grow up in a musical household, and though the AV equipment wasn't the greatest, it was always on. His dad introduced him to Queen, Paul Simon, and Sgt. Pepper's, and his mom played Lionel Richie and Disney Soundtracks. When Marshall was 14, his uncle passed down a pair of JBL towers and Marshall finally had his own system.
Having enjoyed podcasting and video production over the past 10 years, Marshall is happy to be contributing at Audioholics. Confused about what AV Gear to buy or how to set it up? How To Set Up a 5. How To Set Up A 5. With those few tips in mind, we can move onto the center speaker. Use a rug to absorb reflections Tweeter should be at ear level Experiment within this range to see what sounds and works best for your room.
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