CS 360Xcite (serv.man2) - JBL Audio Service Manual (repair manual). Page 6

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For left and right front channels, place one satellite to the 
left and another to the right of the television, as shown in 
Figure 1. 
Since the speakers are magnetically shielded, you can 
place them very close to the TV without worrying about 
the magnetic field distorting the picture.

For the center channel, place the speaker directly on top 
of, or below, your television. Use a shelf or one of the 
included wall brackets if the television does not provide a 
stable platform.

Since the installation of a subwoofer can be somewhat 
more complicated than installing full-range speakers, it 
is essential that you read this section very carefully prior 
to connecting the subwoofer to your system. Should you 
have questions relating to installation, it is advisable to 
call either your dealer or JBL’s Customer Service Depart-
ment for advice.

The performance of the subwoofer is directly related to its 
placement in the listening room and how the subwoofer 
is aligned with the satellite speakers. Setting the volume 

 Before deciding where to best place your speakers, survey your room and study Figures 1 and 2.

 Figure 1. In this overhead view of a typical installation, 
satellite speakers are used to reproduce sound for the 
front. The center channel reproduces sound and dia-
logue. The powered subwoofer provides bass for effects 
and music. 

Figure 2. This figure shows an alternative layout, 
which may be more suitable for some rooms.

of the subwoofer in relation to the left and right speakers 
is also of critical importance because it’s essential that 
the subwoofer integrate smoothly with the entire system. 
Setting the subwoofer’s volume level too high will result 
in an overpowering, boomy bass. Setting the volume level 
too low will negate the benefits of the subwoofer.

Here are several additional facts on installation that may 
prove useful. It is generally believed that low frequencies 
(below 125Hz) are nondirectional and, therefore, place-
ment of a subwoofer within any listening room is not criti-
cal. While in theory it is true that the larger wavelengths 
of extremely low frequencies are basically nondirectional, 
the fact is that, when installing a subwoofer within the 
limited confines of a room, reflections, standing waves 
and absorptions generated within the room will strongly 
influence the performance of any subwoofer system. As a 
result, specific location of the subwoofer becomes impor-
tant, and we strongly recommend that you experiment 
with placement before choosing a final location. Place-
ment will depend upon your room (for example, whether 
or not your room permits placement of the subwoofer 
near either satellite) and the amount and quality of bass 
required.