audioengine A5+ setup guide
Setup and Operation
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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 dierent theories
on correct speaker placement but rooms and tastes are dierent so it’s
dicult 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 dierent 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
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