In Ceiling Surround Speaker Layout

In a 5 channel system the side surround speakers should be located 90 110 degrees off axis.

In ceiling surround speaker layout.

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 room. Surround sound in ceiling speaker placement. In ceiling surround sound speakers let you enjoy that nice diffuse rear and even side channel information even when the room doesn t make it easy to place speakers. For more in depth advice check out our article on center channel speaker placement tips.

Side surround speakers. 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. Current speakers are definitive technology 2 rear surround bookshelf speakers 2 front atmos bookshelf speakers 1 center channel speaker and 1 subwoofer. For the best sense of spaciousness the tweeter height should be about 2 feet above ear level.

Front in ceiling speakers aren t the best choice for a home theater because they lessen the impact of sound coming from the screen if you re going that route though be sure to install all the speakers 2 3 feet away from the wall in order to avoid excess reflected sound. We are wanting to add 2 rear in ceiling surround speakers on the slope of the cathedral ceiling and eliminate the 2 rear surround bookshelf speakers.