HK 3270 (serv.man4) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 15

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For optimal listening enjoyment, and for
soundfield reproduction that best re-
creates the original recording, it is good
practice to place the speakers so that they
form a triangle with the speakers at the
front of the room, and the preferred
listening spot at the third point of the
triangle. The distance between each
speaker and the listener should be
identical.

For example, if the speakers are 2.5 meters
from one another, each of the speakers
should optimally be placed so that they are
also 2.5 meters from the listener. It is also
desirable to place speakers so that their
tweeters, or high-frequency drivers are
aimed at ear height when you are seated in
the listening position.

To optimize the soundfield, or to suit your
listening room environment, you may find
that some experimentation is required to
find the correct location. Ideally, pans
from left to right across the front of the
room should sound smooth, and
instruments should appear to be coming
from the proper location to where they
would be placed in an orchestra.

The placement of subwoofers should be
done as suggested in the manufacturer’s
instructions. In general, subwoofers often
produce best results when they are placed
in the corner of a room, but optimal
placement will vary widely depending on
room size, the subwoofer type and the
placement of rugs and furniture in a
room.

Finally, when all connections are
complete, plug the power cord into a non-
switched 220-240-volt AC wall outlet.
You’re ready to enjoy the HK3270 RDS!

Right Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

A good starting point for speaker placement
is to make the distance between the two
speakers and the distance between either
speaker and the listener is identical.