What is the proper speaker placement for a standard surround sound room?
A standard surround sound room has 5 speakers and a subwoofer. This is also known as 5.1 surround sound. Ideally, the front left and right speakers should form an equilateral triangle with the primary listening position. The center channel should be located in the center of the front left and right speakers. Rear speakers are a little more forgiving but should be placed behind the primary listening area. Height is a crucial detail that is often overlooked. Speakers should be mounted as close to ear level as possible. Unfortunately, not every room will allow for the speaker placement that has just been mentioned. Luckily, there are many products that can help us tune the listening area even when speakers aren’t in the “perfect” location.
