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Speaker Layout and Configuration

Where should I place my speakers?

There are several ways you can arrange your speakers, again depending upon your individual situation. Here are a few suggestions:

Most Common 7.1 Speaker Configurations - For Use only with DTS-HD

7.1 Standard

7.1 Rear Surround

Other 7.1 Speaker Configurations - For Use only with DTS-HD

7.1 Front Wide	7.1 Side Height
7.1 Front Height	7.1 Center Height
7.1 Center Overhead

Most Common 5.1 and 6.1 Speaker Configurations

5.1 Standard

6.1 Standard

What if you don’t want speaker wires snaking around your floor? For a cleaner look, go with wireless speakers, or build speakers into the walls of your media room.

If your TV room is odd-shaped or small, check out a sound projector — the good ones can deliver amazing sound from just one single source.

Which surround speakers are best?

Selecting the right surround speakers is a personal decision. Your budget, room size, and audio preferences are all factors. But, we recommend selecting speakers with matching timbre and tone, rather than trying to piece together a system from speakers around your house. Many manufacturers sell complete, ready-to-go surround speaker systems, and these packages can be the perfect solution.