Where to put side/rear speakers?


I am adding surround to my system for movies-- Where is the optimal spot to put the side speakers- I will be having two rows of seating- Do you put them between the rows and at what height?- Should they be on stands or wall mtd.? Same question for rears(room roughly 15' wide)- Should they be at the corners ,middle etc. - any links would be helpful- thanks,b.
bgordon

Showing 1 response by agaffer

In general, sit in your favorite spot. Look over each shoulder at the side walls, that is the best placement. In other words, just slightly back from 90°. Wall mount v.s. stands and height depends on the speaker.

If you put the back speakers right in the corners you will have the same bass issues that you would have with putting front speakers in the corners. In my room, I put them out from the back and side walls the same as the fronts to start with. Then moved them about a foot wider.