How is speaker placement important?
A Speaker placement can be very important, especially in home theater systems with subwoofers. Speaker placement affects sound-stage and can also affect bass quality. Some speakers work best placed away from a wall, while others can be placed right on a wall (or even in one]. Subwoofers tend to get “boomy” when placed in corners. Many speakers benefit from toeing in – turning the speakers in a few degrees. The best advice is to experiment with placement. Q Why are separates better than combination products? A While all-in-one systems are attractive because they require less setup time and fewer remotes, the user experience isn’t always significantly easier than separates. Separate components are usually built of higher quality parts, often can be more customized to the user and offer an easier upgrade path than all-in-one systems. Universal and programmable remotes – usually a feature of higher-end products – make using separates as easy as all-in-one products.
