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From a computer science standpoint, I feel the Genelec surround sound capabilities are the most interesting. I don't own a TV or play video games. I find the networking architecture very interesting, from a software standpoint. I think understanding surround sound applications might provide greatest insight how to exploit Genelec speakers for music. The specific speakers are irrelevant for this purpose. The DSP software and networking functionality is key.
After reading the owner's manual, this isn't what I quite hoped for. Surround sound puts you at the center of a circle. I wanted to change the room to an ellipse shape by putting curved foam in room corners.
After reading the owner's manual, this isn't what I quite hoped for. Surround sound puts you at the center of a circle. I wanted to change the room to an ellipse shape by putting curved foam in room corners.
- But as you increase the number of playback channels, your speakers need to be
- physically compact and
- deliver totally uncoloured response both
- on and off axis, to ensure that complex immersive soundscapes
- retain both
- detail and
- precision.
Mounting considerations
Align the loudspeakers correctly
Always place the loudspeakers so that they are aimed towards the listening position. Vertical placement is preferable, as it minimizes acoustical cancellation problems between the drivers around the crossover frequency.
Maintain symmetry
Check that the loudspeakers are placed symmetrically and at an equal distance from the listening position. If possible, place the system so that the listening position is on the centerline of the room but not exactly at the center of the room. Place the loudspeakers are at an equal distance from the centerline and also at an equal distance from the listening position.
Minimize reflections
8 English
Acoustic reflections from objects close to the loudspeakers like desks, cabinets, computer monitors etc. can cause unwanted blurring of the sound image and also cause frequency response problems. These can be minimized by placing the loudspeaker clear of any hard surfaces.
Minimum clearances
Sufficient cooling for the amplifier and functioning of the reflex port must be ensured if the loudspeaker is installed in a restricted space such as a cabinet or integrated into a wall structure. The surroundings of the loudspeaker must always be open to the listening room with a minimum clearance of 5 centimeters (2”) behind, above and on both sides of the loudspeaker. The space adjacent to the amplifier must either be ventilated or sufficiently large to dissipate heat so that the ambient temperature does not rise above 35 degrees Celsius (95°F).
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