Should surround speakers be above ear level?

How High Should the Surround Sound Speakers Be? In a traditional 5.1 and 7.1 speaker system, the recommendation for surround speakers is one or two feet above ear level.

Is it OK to hang speakers from ceiling?

If you want to keep your speakers off shelves or the floor, you’ll want to use a commercial speaker mount to hang them on the wall or ceiling. It should be noted, however, that experts don’t typically recommend speakers be hung from the ceiling.

Where should I mount my speakers height?

The height speaker channels should be placed in the upper left/right corners of the front stage. Typically, this will be 40-45 degrees off-axis and about 8 feet in height. A downward tilt of the speaker will improve mid/high frequency response and reduce ceiling bounce reflections.

Where should I place ceiling speakers?

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Quote from Youtube video: You're going to want to position them at least two meters away from each other.

What height should rear speakers be?

approximately six feet

For best results when mounting surround speakers on a rear wall, position them so that they flank the main listening area and point toward the front of the room. They should be raised to a height of approximately six feet and should ideally have a minimum space of six feet between them, as well.

How high should front speakers be?

The front height speakers are mounted on the wall at the front of the room, directly above the front left and right speakers. For optimal sound quality, the front height speakers should be about 3 feet above the left and right speakers.

Are ceiling speakers good for music?

Are ceiling speakers good for music? Yes, ceiling speakers are great for music. They have the ability to create a surround sound feeling that envelops you, in the same way as being at a concert hall or live music event might.

How do you layout ceiling speakers?

Where should I position the ceiling speakers and how far apart? It is best to position the ceiling speakers at equal distance apart from each wall, along the length of the room and at least 2 metres away from each other for the best stereo separation effect.

Can you mount bookshelf speakers on ceiling?

You can use an omnimount but you will have to drill into the speaker and attach the mount to the cabinet with screws. Just mount it upside down on the ceiling and attach the clamps to the bottom of the speaker and aim it at the middle most seat.

Where should I place my stereo speakers?

Get speaker positioning right



Generally, placing your speakers close to the back wall will give you more bass, while putting them further away will decrease the low end you hear but should offer more convincing stereo imaging.

What do I need to know about ceiling speakers?

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Quote from Youtube video: All ceiling speakers come with the cutout template which is what you'll use as a guide when you're cutting out the perfect sized hole in the ceiling.

How many ceiling speakers do I need per room?

As a rough guide, we generally recommend that for rooms that are larger than 3 metres x 3 metres you use one pair of ceiling speakers, and for rooms bigger than 5 metres x 5 metres two pairs of ceiling speakers will offer a more balanced sound.

Where do you put Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers?

Dolby Atmos enabled speakers should be mounted so that the driver is facing toward the ceiling. In some instances, a home theater system may already have overhead speakers that can be used to generate overhead audio.