This is particularly the case with voices which are generally reserved for the centre channel and will be panned to match the content on screen.
Using ceiling speakers for surround sound.
How to use in ceiling speakers for 5 1 surround sound.
We are remodeling our basement and are looking to add some in wall and or in ceiling speakers for surround sound for movies and sporting events thinking 5 1.
We plan to put the center left and right speakers in the front wall but our l shaped couch goes.
So while we recommend in ceiling surrounds but never for the main left right center channels there are some caveats to consider and some general guidelines for purchasing them.
Our room has 3 walls.
So users more acquainted to a surround system using directional in ceiling speakers for left right and centre channels is often described as unnatural sounding.
As we are seeing many more customers move into the world of ceiling speakers we are commonly asked if they can be used in a 5 1 surround sound set up.
If you re using an existing surround sound system and your ceiling speakers are simply an addition then it might be worth just placing them in the middle of the.
You can t move ceiling speakers in the same way as normal speakers so it s worth thinking about placement options that are suitable for now but will also work in the future.
Looking from the couch the walls are front left and back.
Stand up at your preferred listening spot and standing ear level will be about the right height for in wall surround.