Speakers, soundbars and subwoofers
Where each speaker goes for 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos, how to place a soundbar, and how to find the best spot for a subwoofer.
Subwoofer placement and the subwoofer crawl Corners, walls, the sub crawl and when two subs beat one.
5.1 speaker placement: angles, heights and distances Front, center, surrounds and sub: the angles that matter.
7.1 speaker placement Side and rear surrounds, and when 5.1 is the better choice.
Dolby Atmos speaker placement (5.1.2, 5.1.4 and 7.1.4) In-ceiling and up-firing height speakers, angle by angle.
Soundbar placement: where it goes and how far from the TV Under the TV, the right gap, and why cabinets ruin soundbars.
Soundbar blocking the TV screen or remote sensor? How to fix it Raise, lower, wall-mount or repeat: the five fixes.
Center speaker above or below the TV? Above or below, tilt and the shelf-edge rule.
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