Surround Sound Speaker Placement 5 1. Going to 7 1 channels improves the directionality of sound effects and helps you feel more of your entertainment. The main speakers should be placed 25 30 degrees off axis relative to the primary seating position.
We ve already talked about positioning a subwoofer so for help with that check out our subwoofer placement guide. In order to configure a 5 1 setup first start by placing the subwoofer and the left and right front channels the 2 channels from the 2 1 setup outlined above. 5 1 virtual speaker setup how to set up your system to create an optimal sound system enabled with dolby atmos first familiarize yourself with the role and position of each speaker.
The main speakers should be placed 25 30 degrees off axis relative to the primary seating position.
The 5 1 channel setup builds on the arrangement of the 2 1 setup but adds in a center channel and a left and right surround sound channel. The best imaging will be obtained when the tweeters are close to ear height when seated. Speaker placement for 5 1 and 7 1 surround sound systems front left right mains speakers. Then choose a central seating point and angle your speakers at it keeping them at your ear height when you are seated unless noted otherwise.
