7.1 Surround Sound Speaker Placement

7.1 Surround Sound Speaker Placement

7.1 Surround Sound Speaker Placement

The placement of 7.1 surround sound?

power puts 7.1 rear surround speakers on the side walls as speakers

Maybe, but lose the sound effect behind you. In essence, it would be like 5.1 surround sound. If the original soundtrack of 7.1 has 2 speakers will be lost at that location. Someone sounds coming from behind as if coming from the left or right side, inside the head or slightly above you.

Surround Sound: A surround sound setup

If you're in the market for a new surround sound system I'm pretty sure you've been a little bewildered by all the options, bells, whistles, gadgets, gizmos, and price tags on the market today. Trust me, you are alone. One of the most baffling to many potential surround sound system consumers is where the land is to put all the speakers. I intend to respond that question and some more in the course of the following paragraphs, and hope you will read along.

The first thing you need to understand is that There are several different types of surround systems. The industry standard and most common is the sound system 5.1 channel surround sound. This set of calls for the use of five speakers plus a subwoofer in addition to the receiver. The five speakers are the front speakers, which include left, right and center speakers and the left and right surround speakers that are left and right rear. You should also have a subwoofer located behind you in order to create the "low notes" sound. The following two types of surround sound systems include the 6.1 channel and 7.1 channel system. The main differences in these are the addition of an additional speaker for each.

You'll be glad to know that most of the receivers to accommodate the 8 total speakers channel a 7.1 surround sound, but you may want to check to be sure you can improve if you decide to buy a 5.1 channel system, for the moment. The addition of speakers when you upgrade change the layout of the speakers in your home. The largest number of speakers you have, the greater the sound can enjoy, however, the better the quality speakers, improving the quality of their sound have. In other words do not go with the lower-end speakers in the beginning to have more speakers, as he is shooting the quality sound can be experienced on foot. It is better to buy fewer speakers in the home and add to your system over time in order to receive better quality.

When it comes placement of additional speakers if you upgrade to System 6.1 channel surround sound that moves at present speakers on the rear left right and left and right and place the new speaker in the center of the back. If after upgrading than 7.1 surround sound system that moves the speaker who is in the center of the rear left and place the new speaker of the right rear. This allows you to be literally surrounded by the sound in order to maximize your listening experience.

Of course, this is only a recommendation and is entirely up to you what works best in your home and according to their tastes and desires in a surround sound system. But not all listen to music or the sound of it and the experience of each vary greatly from one person to another. For this reason, it is also a good idea to make sure you have Listened to the system in a store before deciding on one and bring him home. This is a good decision regardless. Also recommend taking more than one CD or DVD for the listening process in order to make sure that quality is consistent across different media.

While the configuration of your system is very important experience Sound is very difficult provided you follow the instructions (do not forget to read those right?). If this is your first home theater or surround sound system or one of many has made improvements in the way I'm sure you will agree that the sound is far superior to the two speaker systems of days not long ago.

Coby CSP96 300-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
Coby CSP96 300-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
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Immerse yourself in your movies and music with Coby's 5.1-channel home theater speaker system. Fill your room with 300 watts of surround sound from five 3-inch satellite speakers and a floor-rattling subwoofer. The integrated amplifier and switch allows you to easily change between two source connections. Independent volume/treble/bass control and magnetic shielding also included.

Enjoy an immersive cinema experience at home with the affordable Coby CSP96 5.1-channel home theater speaker system, which includes a floor-rattling subwoofer and five 3-inch satellite speakers that fill a room with 300 watts of surround sound. The integrated amplifier and switch allows you to easily change between two source connections, and it also features independent volume/treble/bass control and magnetic shielding that allow for speaker placement in close proximity to your TV without interfering with the picture quality. See larger image. Key Features 300 watts of home theater surround sound Designed for use with 5.1-channel DVD players, computer systems, and more Integrated amplifier with 2 connection options (RCA stereo and RCA 5.1-channel) Built-in switch allows you to easily change between audio connections Full-range satellite speakers with 3-inch drivers (40W peak output x 5) Wood subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response (100W peak output) Independent volume, treble, and bass controls Magnetic shielding Wall-mountable or desktop design Subwoofer dimensions: 11.8 x 12 x 4 inches Satellite dimensions: 5.9 x 3.7 x 3.6 inches What's in the Box Subwoofer, 5 satellite speakers, 3 RCA audio input cords, operating instructions

Features

  • 5.1-channel home theater system with 300 watts of power; includes 1 subwoofer and 5 satellite speakers
  • Designed for use with 5.1-channel DVD players, computer systems, and more
  • Built-in switch allows you to easily change between audio connections
  • Independent volume, treble, and bass controls
  • Magnetically shielded speakers allow for speaker placement in close proximity to your TV
Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)
Polk Audio RM705 5.1 Home Theater System (Set of Six, Black)
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Sound this big from speakers this small just has to be heard to be believed. The Polk Audio RM705 complements today's stylish high-tech flat panel TVs and audio electronics. The new RM705 Home Theater System is a complete six-piece 5.1 channel system that presents a sleek, minimalist design while delivering impressively big sound. Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish that creates the ideal décor accent. Polk speaker technology ensures superior system performance, delivering rich, full-bodied, big speaker sound. Mount the speakers on shelves, or next to your plasma or flat-screen television using their flexible wall-mount brackets. An included cradle supports the center channel. The RM705 is part of our 700 Series, also available in 6.1 and 7.1.

With Polk Audio's RM705, you get a perfectly matched, professional quality compact 5.1-channel surround sound home theater system at an affordable price. It combines four high performance RM7 satellite speakers, the RM7 center channel speaker, plus a specially engineered, compact 50-watt powered subwoofer. The RM7 satellite speaker. The RM7 satellite speaker's Reuleaux Triangular Polygon cabinet is extremely rigid and acoustically ideal for minimizing resonances and standing waves inside the speaker. The "boominess" that makes other small speakers sound "muddy" is avoided, and what you hear is superior, uncolored performance and lifelike imaging. It features Polk's Dynamic Balance technology, with a 2.5-inch composite driver and a woven silk dome 12mm tweeter producing a warm sound that's also full of clarity and transparency. The Polk Audio RM705 5.1-channel surround sound speaker set (see larger image). The RM7 center channel speaker is a perfect match to the RM7 satellites. Use it as a center channel or add it to a 5.1 system to make a 6.1 system and you'll have true surround sound, great for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. Anti-Diffraction Baffle Exhaustively tested and modeled to produce the sophisticated acoustic sculpting, the anti-diffraction baffle delivers the largest possible dispersion pattern with virtually no edge diffraction or distortion. The wide, lifelike soundstage proves that you can have small speakers without sacrificing big sound. Composite Driver Technology Working in tandem with the shape of the compact enclosures are specially engineered drivers made from strong composite materials. Polk Audio's patented Dynamic Balance technology scientifically tunes these driver materials to produce an excellent flat frequency response, with sharp detail, transparent imaging and the ability to play loud without any strain, something you won't find in other small speaker systems. RM sound is always clean, clear and effortless. These are small speakers that can really keep up with the action on your big screen. Multiple Mounting Options Put them on the TV stand. Put the Center Channel Speaker right on the TV. Put them on stands next to the TV (use Polk Audio's own custom-designed SA Stands, made to compliment the look of the RM speakers). Hang the speakers on the walls. Use articulating brackets to aim them perfectly. RM Series speakers weigh just 3lbs, so you can put them virtually anywhere and move them easily.

Features

  • Complete 5.1-channel surround sound speaker set; includes four satellites, one center channel, and one subwoofer
  • Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish
  • Reuleaux Triangular Polygon cabinet on satellites delivers maximum performance possible from such compact a speaker
  • Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to HDTVs and monitors
  • Mount the speakers on shelves or on the wall using flexible wall-mount brackets
Polk Audio SurroundBar 50 Surround System (Single Speaker, Black)
Polk Audio SurroundBar 50 Surround System (Single Speaker, Black)
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The Polk Audio SurroundBar 50 is 51" wide to offer an enveloping surround sound experience to anyone who wants better sound from their TV but does not want to install rear-mounted speakers. It delivers surround sound from a single, multi-driver loudspeaker located under or over the TV screen using SDA Surround technology. SDA Surround technology uses a patented combination of signal processing and acoustical geometry that complements the spacing between your ears to produce surround sound without the need for rear mounted speakers. It can deliver a room-filling surround experience in nearly any location in almost any type of room with no special room characteristics required. The SurroundBar 50 is sized to match the width of 50" Plasma and LCD TVs. In addition to using SDA Surround technology on the surround channels, the SurroundBar 50 adds SDA Surround image enhancing technology on the front Left & Right channels to further enhance the surround experience as well as produce a huge stereo sound field from a two-channel source. New drivers and crossover design along with a larger enclosure produce far better bass performance than the original SurroundBar. The aluminum enclosure houses nine mid/bass drivers with Neodymium magnets, three dome tweeters and a four-PC board crossover with over 60 components.

Features

  • Polk Audio's patented SDA® Surround Technology delivers a vivid sound field from a single 51" cabinet
  • Dual front ports for superior clean, low distortion bass
  • Simplified color-coded hookup means no more tangled wires to string around a room
  • Dual cradle mounts give you on-shelf positioning options, and the easy to install wall-mount brackets allow for even greater placement flexibility
  • Magnetically shielded with neodymium motor structures for safe placement on or near TVs
Boston Acoustics SoundWareXS5.1B 5.1 Speaker System (Black)
Boston Acoustics SoundWareXS5.1B 5.1 Speaker System (Black)
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The SoundWare XS 5.1 speaker system is an ultra-compact 5.1 package bringing a new level of style and substance to lifestyle surround sound systems. It delivers rich, balanced and articulate sound without visually dominating a room. So compact as to virtually disappear, yet subtly stylish complementing any décor. The system’s five ultra-compact satellites are real two-way speakers (unlike many competitors). Each features a high-performance 2½-inch (64mm) mid-bass driver and a ½-inch (13mm) soft dome tweeter delivering smooth high frequencies and surprising mid bass impact. The color matched powered subwoofer features radiused edges that mimic the satellite design. It's 100-watt (250 watts peak) amplifier and 8-inch Deep Channel Design (203mm) woofer use Boston's patented BassTraccircuitry for tight, distortion-free bass at all output levels. Omni directional wall mounting brackets are included for easy installation of all five satellite speakers. Boston Acoustics has been exceeding the expectations of serious listeners for more than thirty years. See how the SoundWare XS 5.1 System will exceed yours...

Features

  • SoundWare XS satellite speakers are incredibly small yet provide big high performance sound
  • Satellites feature 1/2" soft dome tweeter and 2-1/2" mid-bass driver
  • Polyhedron shaped satellites speakers sit or mount at any angle providing amazing placement flexibility.
  • 8-inch Graphite injected polymer woofer utilizes Deep ChannelDesign (DCD) for more bass from less amplifier power
  • 100-watt (250 watts Peak) sobwoofer amplifier with BassTraccircuitry delivers powerful, distortion-free bass
Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Set of Six, Black)
Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Set of Six, Black)
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Introducing a complete home theater audio solution for people who crave true cinema excitement without breaking the bank.âthe RM6750. The integrated Power Port Bass Vent designed right onto the back of the compact Satellite & Center Channel speakers-the same technology used in full-sized Polk Audio speakers-improves lower midrange response and all-important sub/sat blending, taking the RM6750 beyond the performance realm of any other sub/sat system in this price range. This integrated design reveals midrange with no âholeâ in the frequencies between the sats and the sub, for male vocals that are rich and full-not thin and weak like other sub/sat systems. The RM6750 comes with its own subwoofer module, an 8 inch long throw driver and high current power amplifier for real ground-shaking bass thrills. The RM6750 features: Satellites utilize a 3-1/4 inch (8.25cm) Polymer composite cone driver: lightweight and efficient, for clear, distortion-free midrange. The center speaker uses two of the same high quality drivers for even greater output capability. Integrated baffle and grille design allows maximum sound dispersion with minimum diffraction for superior imaging and room-filling sound. Everyone in the room hears clear, well-balanced sound. High performance 1/2 inch (12mm) Silk Dome Tweeters for superior imaging and smooth highs. Mineral-filled Polypropylene Enclosures are non-resonant for great looks and natural sound. Satellites available in either Black or Titanium finish (Subwoofer is always easy-to-hide black) Individual satellites available to accommodate 6.1 or 7.1 channel systems. Integrated Keyhole Slot wall mounting brackets (two Keyhole Slots on Center Channel Speaker) allow for easy wall mounting, with no extra brackets or wall mounts to buy; threaded inserts accept popular articulating brackets (sold separately). The Subwoofer, in a compact ported enclosure, features a

Polk Audio's RM6750 5.1-channel speaker system gives you a complete surround sound solution for your home theater without breaking the bank. The integrated power port bass vent designed right onto the back of the compact satellite and center channel speakers-the same technology used in full-sized Polk Audio speakers-improves lower midrange response and all-important sub/sat blending, taking the RM6750 beyond the performance realm of any other sub/sat system in this price range. Polk Audio RM6750 5.1-channel surround sound speaker set in black (see larger image). This integrated design reveals midrange with no "hole" in the frequencies between the sats and the sub, for male vocals that are rich and full-not thin and weak like other sub/sat systems. It comes with its own subwoofer module--an 8 inch long throw driver and high current power amplifier for real ground-shaking bass thrills. Key Features Satellites use a 3-1/4-inch (8.25cm) Polymer composite cone driver: lightweight and efficient, for clear, distortion-free midrange. The center speaker uses two of the same high quality drivers for even greater output capability. Integrated baffle and grille design allows maximum sound dispersion with minimum diffraction for superior imaging and room-filling sound. Everyone in the room hears clear, well-balanced sound. High performance 1/2-inch (12mm) silk dome tweeters for superior imaging and smooth highs. Mineral-filled polypropylene enclosures are non-resonant for great looks and natural sound. Individual satellites available to accommodate 6.1 or 7.1 channel systems. Integrated keyhole slot wall mounting brackets (two keyhole slots on center channel speaker) allow for easy wall mounting, with no extra brackets or wall mounts to buy; threaded inserts accept popular articulating brackets (sold separately). The Subwoofer, in a compact ported enclosure, features an 8-inch Long-Throw Dynamic Balance poly composite driver for longer driver excursion and better linearity, resulting in big, musical bass. Built-in Subwoofer power amp (50 watts continuous/100 watts dynamic power) with active crossover offers the control you need for real home theater thrills and big, musical, accurate bass. Features variable low-pass filter and volume (level) controls, as well as phase switching toggle, and signal-sensing Auto ON/OFF, for even more control and convenience. Specifications Front and surround speakers: Single 3-1/2-inch polymer composite cone woofer; single 1/2-inch silk/polymer composite dome Surround and front speaker dimensions: 6-1/2 x 4-1/16 x 5 inches (HxWxD) Center speaker: Dual 3-1/2-inch polymer composite cone woofer; single 3/4-inch silk/polymer composite dome Center speaker dimensions: 4-5/16 x 11-3/16 x 5-13/16 inches (HxWxD) Subwoofer: 8-inch subwoofer Subwoofer dimensions: 15-7/8 x 11 x 13-1/2 inches (HxWxD) Speaker warranty: 5 years parts and labor Subwoofer warranty: 3 years parts and labor

Features

  • Six piece surround sound package that includes 2 front and 2 surround speakers, 1 center-channel speaker, and 1 subwoofer
  • Satellite and center-channel speakers utilize 3.25-inch polymer-composite cone drivers for distortion-free midrange
  • Features 0.5-inch silk and polymer-composite dome tweeter in each satellite speakers
  • Subwoofer utilizes an eight-inch long-throw dynamic-balance poly-composite driver for longer driver excursion and better linearity
  • Satellite and center-channel speakers can accommodate 6.1 or 7.1 channel systems
Klipsch HD Theater 1000 - 5.1-channel home theater speaker system - 700 Watt (total) - black
Klipsch HD Theater 1000 - 5.1-channel home theater speaker system - 700 Watt (total) - black
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The HD-1000 delivers premium, high definition sound via five identical satellites and a powerful 10" subwoofer. Each two-way satellite utilizes an aluminum tweeter loaded in a MicroTractrix horn and dual 2.5 mid-bass drivers in a ported enclosure to produce dynamic and realistic sound from very small cabinets. This small footprint allows flexibility in mounting options and locations while disappearing into the room's decor. Filling in the bottom end is a powerful 10" subwoofer. This ported subwoofer system is designed with music and movies in mind allowing every nuance and every hard hitting effect to immerse the listener in the soundtrack. The HDT-1000 is designed to turn any living space with a flat panel TV into a true high definition home-theater system. System produces more output using less energy, doesn't require a lot of amplifier power Durable, high-quality components yield long-lasting performance Clean, modern design looks great in any room Magnetically shielded speakers include -20 inserts for wall or stand mounting Dimensions (H x W x D) - Satellite - 8.6 x 4 x 5.5 Center Channel - 3.6 x 9 x 3.85 Each satellite has these speakers - Tweeters - 0.75 aluminum dome; Mid-range drivers - 2.5 fiber composite cone with a Frequency Bandwidth (Sat/Center) - 41Hz - 21kHz Recommended Amplifier Power - 100 watts per channel Powered subwoofer - Dimensions (H x W x D) - 15.75 x 11.5 x 17.75 with one Driver - 10 fiber-composite cone Built-in Amplifier - Digital Hybrid; 200 watts RMS (420 watts peak) with a frequency bandwidth - 35Hz - 120Hz Level Control - Rear panel mounted potentiometer; Crossover Control - Variable, 40Hz - 120Hz

Features

  • Designed by the leaders in professional cinema sound
  • Superior HD audio for HDTV with Home-Theater components is simple to set up and use
  • Five identical speakers create seamless blend of sound and style
  • MicroTractrix Horns offer vertical or horizontal speaker placement
  • Subwoofer with customizable settings generates deep bass you can hear and feel
Monster Standard THX-Certified Speaker Cable (100 Feet)
Monster Standard THX-Certified Speaker Cable (100 Feet)
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Monster Standard THX-Certified Speaker Cable - 100 ft. 16ga. Speaker Cable

Features

  • For Hookup of Home Theater Speaker to A/V Receiver or Amplifier
  • Delivers the full dynamic range of movie soundtracks.
  • Generous length for optimum speaker placement in normal size room.
  • More power transfer than ordinary ?free in the box? cables.
  • Meets minimum THX certification standards for proper system performance, reliability and ease of installation.
Polk Audio RM75 5-Channel Home Theater System (Set of Five, Black)
Polk Audio RM75 5-Channel Home Theater System (Set of Five, Black)
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Sound this big from speakers this small just has to be heard to be believed. The Polk Audio RM75 is a great complement to modern furniture and flat panel TVs without taking up too much space. The new RM75 Home Theater System is a five-piece speaker package that presents a sleek, minimalist design while delivering impressively big sound. Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish that creates the ideal décor accent. Polk speaker technology ensures superior system performance, delivering rich, full-bodied, big speaker sound. Mount the speakers on shelves, or next to your plasma or flat-screen television using their flexible wall-mount brackets. An included cradle supports the center channel. Just add a powered subwoofer, hook it to your surround sound receiver and you're ready to go! The RM75 may be upgraded to 6.1 and 7.1 configurations by adding additional RM7 or RM8 satellites.

Features

  • 5-piece 5-channel home theater system
  • Includes 4 RM7 satellites, 1 RM7 center channel
  • Over all frequency response: 95Hz-22kHz
  • Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures
  • Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today's state-of-the-art TVs and monitors
Polk Audio SurroundBar Speaker System (Single Speaker) - Black
Polk Audio SurroundBar Speaker System (Single Speaker) - Black
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A 5-Channel Surround Solution. Now Available In A Single, Easy-To-Use Speaker.The best surround experience you can have from a single speaker. The perfect complement to flat and shallow screen technologies, the Polk Audio SurroundBarâs unobtrusive design and color-coded hookup configuration makes it a welcome addition for anyone who wants the thrilling benefits of surround sound and none of the hassles.Polk Audioâs patented SDA® technology delivers a vivid sound field from a single, 43-inch cabinet. No rear speakers are required.Simplified color-coded hookup with all 5 channels of information going directly from your home theater receiver to the SDA® SurroundBar.25-foot 10-conductor cable is color-coded and clearly marked for easy hookup. No more tangled wires to string around a room. Easy installation thanks to a simple-to-install wall-mount bracket.A separate cradle mount gives you more positioning options.7 3.5â Dynamic Balance Drivers and 3 ¾â Dynamic Balance Dome Tweeters deliver clear, natural mid-range, high frequencies and lifelike imaging.Aluminum extruded enclosure eliminates cabinet resonance.Anti-diffraction grille and bezel helps create open, spacious imaging.Magnetically shielded, of course, for safe placement on or near TVs.

A perfect sonic and stylistic match for flat-panel and shallow-case TVs, the Polk Audio SurroundBar is designed to offer elegant, high-resolution, single-source surround sound. It comes with everything you need to mount it above, below, or even on your television, and it works with any surround sound receiver. It's an ideal listening system for anyone seeking rich, enveloping surround sound without the space commitment or hookup hassles of a multispeaker system. The SurroundBar is designed to complete your high-definition TV experience and is a perfect match for flat-panel TVs. (Titanium color shown) SDA technology projects sound to both sides and behind you. Polk Audio's patented SDA Surround technology means there's no need to install rear speakers. SDA Surround technology is founded on extensive research into the way human ears process sound and perceive directionality of sound. Unlike speakers or surround algorithms that merely simulate surround effects, the SurroundBar reproduces discrete, multichannel surround sound using a patented combination of signal processing and acoustical geometry called Acoustic Wave Front Reconstruction (AWFR). Since the SurroundBar works directly upon your ears and requires no special room characteristics, it can deliver room-filling surround sound nearly anywhere. As with conventional 5.1-channel systems, you'll hear the best surround effects when you're centered directly in front of the SurroundBar. However--unlike conventional 5.1 systems--the SurroundBar delivers surround sound regardless of how close or how far away you sit. While it's technically a single speaker, the SurroundBar contains seven active drive units, three tweeters, and inputs for all five primary surround channels: front left/center/right and rear left/right. Multiple drive units spaced roughly the same distance apart as your ears allow the speaker to keep you from discerning the actual sound sources. Instead, it will seem as though sound is coming from all around and behind you. Mount the SurroundBar below your flat-panel TV, or use the included cradle for a shelf or set-top placement. (Titanium color shown) The SurroundBar's circuitry maintains proper isolation of all amplifier channels and will function correctly with any amplifier or receiver capable of driving a 4 ohm load (that is, capable of powering 4-ohm speakers). Many receivers are rated for maximum power into 8 ohms but function perfectly well--functioning with about half their rated power--into 4 ohms, too. Wiring a stand-alone powered subwoofer in line with the speaker (a procedure illustrated in the product manual) will heighten the sense of realism and visceral power of the SurroundBar. For even more spacious sound, you can use the SurroundBar with your existing surround speakers, too. In such an arrangement you can wire the surround outputs from your receiver to your separate surround speakers instead of to the SurroundBar's rear-speaker terminals, using the SurroundBar for the front left, center, and right channels only. Simplified color-coded hookup with five channels directly from the home theater receiver. Better still, if you have a 6.1- or 7.1-channel receiver, use one of your surround speakers as the rear-center speaker in a 6.1 system, or both surround speakers as 2 of the 4 speakers in a 7.1 system (with the SurroundBar's 2 surround channels in filling in the sound for the other 2). The SurroundBar must be mounted horizontally to function properly. Placement directly above or below your TV screen pointed in the same direction as the screen will give the best coordination between your surround sound and the on-screen images. Wall mounting, shelf mounting, table mounting, or stand mounting all work equally well. However, walls or other large obstacles within three feet of the sides of the SurroundBar will reduce the effectiveness of its surround delivery. Cross-corner locations will work just fine. The supplied 25-foot, 10-conductor cable is color-coded and clearly marked for easy hookup. What's in the Box SurroundBar speaker, 2-piece wall bracket, a center-channel base, mounting screws, 25-foot wire bundle, and a quick-start guide.

Features

  • Single magnetically shielded surround bar speaker with neodymium motor structures for safe placement on or near TVs
  • Equipped with seven 3.5-inch composite cone drivers
  • Patented combination of signal processing and acoustical geometry produces room-filling effects
  • Equipped with three 0.75-inch silk/polymer composite dome tweeters
  • Polk Audio's patented SDS Surround Technology delivers a vivid sound field from a single 42-inch cabinet
Polk Audio RM8 Wide-Dispersion Array Satellite Speakers (Pair, Black)
Polk Audio RM8 Wide-Dispersion Array Satellite Speakers (Pair, Black)
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Sound this big from speakers this small just has to be heard to be believed. The Polk Audio RM8 satellite loudspeaker complements today's stylish high-tech flat panel TVs and audio electronics. RM8 wide-dispersion array satellite speakers present a sleek, minimalist design while delivering impressively big sound. The RM8 satellites' dual-driver design gives you more dispersion pattern options for the ultimate in placement flexibility, while Polk speaker technology ensures superior system performance, delivering rich, full-bodied, big speaker sound. Mount the speakers on shelves, or next to your plasma or flat-screen television using their flexible wall-mount brackets. Heavy-duty, non-resonant composite enclosures feature an elegant, high-gloss finish that creates the ideal décor accent. Additional pairs of RM8 satellites may be added to transform an RM 5-channel system into a 7 channel system.

Features

  • Two-pack, left and right, wide-dispersion array satellite loudspeaker for front or surround channels in RM 2008 Series systems
  • Equipped with two 2.5-inch midrange and a 0.75-inch tweeter
  • Frequency response: 95Hz-24kHz
  • Magnetically shielded for safe placement next to today's state-of-the-art TVs and monitors
  • Accessories include flexible wall brackets
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