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Home Theater Subwoofer Placement

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Sound check counts among the important steps prior to big concerts or any type of musical performances for obvious reasons.  Among other things, it has to be ensured that the right sound mix is delivered and the speakers are positioned right.  The same goes for home theater speaker systems. To appreciate fully your home entertainment center, you got to position the system’s speakers right.

In a setup for home theater systems, the placement of the loudspeakers and subwoofers is probably the most critical.  Your setup will be determined by such factors as the room shape and its acoustics, and the type of speakers you have.

For starters, you may follow some general guidelines which could be sufficient for basic installations in a rectangular room.  Appropriate adjustments have to be taken if you are installing a sound system in other room shapes and with different types of acoustics as well as speakers.

The front of the listening section is where you should directly place the front center channel speaker.  This area should be either above or below the TV, projection screen or video display. The subwoofer position should be to the left or right of the TV.  It is also important that the left and right main/front speakers are placed equidistant at about a 30-degree angle from the front center channel speaker.  The left and right surround speakers can be placed above the listeners, about 90-100 degrees from the center channel, slightly behind or to the side of the listening area.

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ButtKicker Wireless Home Theater Subwoofer System $313.99 1.0 4 W Wireless Home Theater Subwoofer System RF Transmitter and Receiver Mounting Plate with Rubber Isolators Remote Control Amplifier BKA300-4 Cable and Wire Set Standard 5.1 home theater was revolutionary in its day. But as movie makers, game designers and special effects artists have pushed the envelope standard home theater has struggled to keep up. Not any more. By adding a ButtKicker to your existing home theater, you'll feel the action just as the director intended. Your new ButtKicker wireless kit sends bass accurately, powerfully, musically directly into your couch, chair or seat. The result is a connection to the action that standard 5.1 home theater can't touch. BK-Kit-4 ButtKicker Subwoofer System The Guitammer Company, Inc Wireless Home Theater Subwoofer System www.thebuttkicker.com

Samsung HW-D550 2.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System with Wireless Subwoofer $280.97 Combining form and function, the included 150 watt wireless subwoofer provides booming bass along with the ability to be discretely placed anywhere in the room. And with dual band a 2.4 and 5.8 GHz operating frequency, the subwoofer intelligently switches channels when interference is detected to ensure uninterrupted, deep bass with your virtual surround experience.

Sony DAV-DZ170 1 kW 5.1 Home Theater System $212.99 1 Year Limited 1 kW 1.10 lb - Front Speaker 1.10 lb - Rear Speaker 1.32 lb - Center Speaker 10 10.43" 110 V AC 14.33 lb - Subwoofer 2 2.76" 20 3.35" 3.70" 4.06" 5.1 6.46" DAV-DZ170 Home Theater System 1 x Remote Commander 1 x Speaker Cord 1 x Foot Pad 1 x FM Wire Antenna (Aerial) 1 x HDMI Cable 2 x R6 (size AA) Batteries 1 x Calibration Microphone 1 x Video Cord Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Easy Setup Disc (DVD) Complete your home theater with the DAV-DZ170 BRAVIA theater system. Fusing style with performance, this 5.1-channel surround sound system features a built-in DVD player and 1000 watts of home theater power. You can also connect your iPod or other digital music player via the front USB port. In addition to Digital Cinema Auto Calibration which optimizes speaker placement in just 30 seconds, you can use the HDMI interface to upscale your DVD media to near 1080p quality. AAC Auto Sound Calibration CD-DA CD-RW DAV-DZ170 DAV-DZ170 Home Theater System DAVDZ170 DTS DVD Player DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RW Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Energy Star FM Home Theater System JPEG MP3 MPEG-4 NTSC Progressive Scan SACD SVCD Sony Sony Corporation Video CD WMA Yes www.sony.com

Samsung HT-WS1G Home Theater System $198.99 1 1 Year Limited 1.80" 2.1 260 W 39.40" 4.60" 5.30 lb HT-WS1G Home Theater System Remote Control Amplify your listening pleasure with the slim, compact SAMSUNG HT-WS1G home theater. Difficult room configurations are not a problem the WS1 can be mounted on the wall, with the wireless subwoofer placed anywhere in the room to achieve maximum audio impact. Connect your HDTV our SAMSUNG LED TVs are the perfect aesthetic match then sit back and enjoy the show, enhanced by 260 watts of 2.1 channel virtual surround sound. Amplifier DTS Dolby Digital Energy Star HT-WS1G HT-WS1G Home Theater System HT-WS1G/XAA Home Theater System Not Applicable Samsung Yes www.samsungusa.com

Pyle PHSA5 5.1 Home Theater System With Active Subwoofer and Five Satellite Speakers $471.89 100W Active Subwoofer with BuiltIn AutoGain Control. Stereo RCA LineIn Input. Stereo RCA LineOut. 10 Long Throw Driver. Crossover Slope Adjusted to 80Hz. Impedance: 48 Ohms. Magnetically Shielded Center Speaker. S/N Ratio: 85dB. THD: 0.1. Output power: Subwoofer 100W. Frequency Range: Satellites 150Hz20kHz Subwoofer 50Hz330Hz. Drive Unit: Satellites 3 Inch Subwoofer 10 Inch. Subwoofer Dimensions (DxWxH): 7.9 x 20.7 x 14.4 . L R Channel Dimensions: 3.1 x 4.7 x 6.3 . Surround Channel Dimensions: 3.1 x 4.7 x 6.3 . Center Channel Dimensions: 9.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 . Materials: Satellites Plastic Subwoofer Wood. Color: Piano Black Lacquer Finish.

JVC TH-G31 Home Theater System $224.99 1 1 kW 1.72 lb - Front Speaker 1.72 lb - Rear Speaker 1.98 lb - Center Speaker 11.85" 110 V AC 12.48" 12.57 lb - Subwoofer 17" 2 3" 3.27" 4.45" 4.65" 5.1 50 8.05 lb - Main Unit 8.19" 8.23" TH-G31 Home Theater System Remote Control Amplifier CD-RW DTS DVD Player DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RW Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II FM Home Theater System JPEG JVC MP3 NTSC PAL Progressive Scan TH-G31 TH-G31 Home Theater System Victor Company of Japan, Limited WMA Yes www.jvc.com

Coby DVD765 Home Theater System $64.99 1 1.60" 11.70" 110 V AC 2 220 V AC 300 W 5.1 8.60" 90 DVD765 Home Theater System AV Cable Remote Control 2 x 1.5V "AAA" Batteries Speaker Cables Coby's DVD765 system brings together high-tech features, Dolby Digital audio and stylish design for the ultimate home theater experience. Compatible with all standard disc formats, this progressive scan DVD player features a super-slim design that fits easily into your home. Five full-range satellite speakers and subwoofer with tuned port deliver pounding bass and crisp highs: 300 watts of dynamic audio in 5.1-channel surround sound. CD-DA CD-RW Coby Coby Electronics Corporation DVD Player DVD Video DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD765 DVD765 Home Theater System Dolby Digital Home Theater System JPEG MPEG-1 MPEG-2 NTSC PAL Progressive Scan Yes www.cobyusa.com

5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System $62.94 5.1-Channel DVD Home Theater System Coby's DVD765 system brings together high-tech features, Dolby Digital audio and stylish design for the ultimate home theater experience. Compatible with all standard disc formats, this progressive scan DVD player features a super-slim design that fits easily into your home. Five full-range satellite speakers and subwoofer with tuned port deliver pounding bass and crisp highs: 300 watts of dynamic audio in 5.1-channel surround sound.5.1-channel progressive scan DVD playerCompact and slim designDVD, DVD±R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and JPEG compatibleDolby digital decoder5.1-channel audio for surround sound systemsDigital and analog AV outputs for home theater useNTSC/PAL compatibleConvenient front panel and on-screen displayMultiple language, subtitle, and camera angle supportPicture zoom functionParental lock controlAC 100-240V automatic power switchingFCC approved & ETL listedHome theater speakers5.1-channel surround sound system with 300W total output5 full-range satellite speakersSubwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response

Coby DVD968 Home Theater System $133.99 1 1 kW 110 V AC 15.28" 15.75" 2 2.56" 220 V AC 3.36" 4.18" 5.1 60 8.20" 90 DVD968 Home Theater System AV Cable Remote Control 2 x 1.5V "AAA" Batteries Speaker Cables AM Loop Antenna FM Antenna Coby's DVD968 system brings together high-tech features, powerful audio and stylish design for the ultimate home theater experience. Compatible with all standard disc formats and DivX video files, this progressive scan DVD player also includes built-in USB/SD card slots for direct access to your digital media library. HDMI connection transmits a perfect digital signal over a single cable, converting your video to near-HD quality. Five full-range satellite speakers and a subwoofer deliver pounding bass and crisp highs, with 1000 watts of power in 5.1-channel surround sound. AM CD-DA CD-RW Coby Coby Electronics Corporation DVD Player DVD Video DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD968 DVD968 Home Theater System DivX Dolby Digital FM Home Theater System JPEG MPEG-1 MPEG-2 MPEG-4 Memory Stick MultiMediaCard (MMC) Progressive Scan Secure Digital (SD) Card XviD Yes www.cobyusa.com

Philips HTS3371D Home Theater System $169.99 1 Year Limited 1 kW 1.06 lb - Front Speaker 1.06 lb - Rear Speaker 1.48 lb - Center Speaker 10.36 lb - Subwoofer 110 V AC 13" 14.17" 2 2.24" 2.95" 3 3.94" 5.1 6.64 lb - Video Disc Player HTS3371D Home Theater System Dock for iPod Remote Control 2 x AAA Batteries CVBS Video Cable FM Antenna Product Registration Card Quick Start Guide User Manual World Wide Warranty Leaflet High definition pictures and powerful surround sound delivered by this elegant system provide unbeatable home entertainment. Enjoy sharp pictures with 1080p HDMI upconversion, as well as convenient iPod playback via the dock included. CD-DA CD-RW DVD Player DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RW DivX 3.11 DivX 4.x DivX 5.x DivX 6.0 DivX Ultra Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II Energy Star FM HTS3371D HTS3371D Home Theater System Home Theater System JPEG MP3 MPEG-1 MPEG-2 NTSC Philips Philips Electronics Picture CD Progressive Scan SVCD Video CD WMA WMV Yes www.usa.philips.com

Dynex DX-AV230 Subwoofer Cable - 15 Feet - RCA Male/Male $8.97 Enjoy strong bass performance by using this subwoofer cable to connect a subwoofer to your home theater system. BR BR Product Features BR BR Connects a powered subwoofer to an A V receiver or amplifier BR Sends audio signals through subwoofer jacks BR Gold plated connectors allow for maximum signal transfer

Pure Acoustics Lord 5.1 System 5.1 Home Theater System With 10 in. Powered Subwoofer $403.63 5.1 HOME THEATER SYSTEM INCLUDES SATELLITE SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER POWERED SUBWOOFER SWIVEL BRACKETS. SYSTEM FREQ RESP: 33 HZ 20 KHZ;SATELLITE SPEAKER FEATURES: . 150W MAX. 2WAY 3 1/2 POLYPROPYLENE HYBRID WOOFER WITH RUBBER SURROUND. 3/4 SOFT DOME TWEETER. CONTEMPORARY CABINET DESIGN. DIM: 6 H X 4 W X 5.25 D;CENTER SPEAKER FEATURES:. 150W MAX. 3 1/2 POLYPROPYLENE HYBRID WOOFER WITH BUTYL RUBBER SURROUND. 3/4 SOFT DOME TWEETER. CONTEMPORARY CABINET DESIGN. DIM: 4.13 H X 10.43 W X 4.92 D;POWERED SUBWOOFER FEATURES:. DOWNFIRING 200W 10 POLYPROPYLENE HYBRID WOOFER. VARIABLE CROSSOVER: 50 HZ 200 HZ. FREQ RESP: 34 HZ 200 HZ. RCA INPUT; ADJUSTABLE VOLUME CONTROL. AUTO ON/OFF. SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS. BLACK VINYL CABINET WITH GLOSS TOP. DIM: 13 H X 11.61 W X 13.78 D;UPC : 183864000840Shipping Dimensions : 18.00in X 14.50in X 23.00inEstimated Shipping Weight : 42.0

Creative Inspire T6160 Home Theater Speaker System $74.99 10.24" 40 Hz to 20 kHz 5.1 50 W 51MF4105AA002 6.30" 7.48" 7.72 lb Inspire T6160 Home Theater Speaker System Wired Remote Control Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty/Technical Support leaflet Time to introduce realistic surround sound to your games, music and movies with the Creative Inspire T6160 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System. With classic styling and ease of use, this speaker system delivers immersive multi-channel surround sound - cutting-edge technology that is a hallmark of Creative's renowned audio expertise. With a powerful subwoofer and five satellite speakers, you'll get explosive bass and positional audio for more accurate gaming and engaging movies. Bass Creative Creative Technology, Ltd Inspire Inspire T6160 Home Theater Speaker System Power Power Supply REACH RoHS Speaker Speaker System T6160 Volume WEEE Yes www.creative.com

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Polk Audio SurroundBar6000 Instant Home Theater $449.99 Slimmer. Larger. Deeper. Smoother. The new SurroundBar 6000 Instant Home Theater System is all of these things coupled with Polk Audio's patented 3D surround sound breakthrough, SDA Surround. It's the ultimate in single-speaker surround sound systems for wafer thin flat panel TVs and includes onboard digital processing and a separate compact wireless subwoofer you can put anywhere for enhanced bass effects.

Polk Audio SurroundBar3000 Instant Home Theater $349.99 Polk Audio's SurroundBar 3000 is an easy, low-cost way to enjoy dynamic home theater sound without the usual clutter. This slender sound bar perfectly complements flat panel TVs and adds oomph to the sound of all your favorite TV shows, movies, and video games. A separate subwoofer adds punchy bass impact to the mix. Plus, the sub's wireless design means it can be placed just about anywhere in your room.

Sony DAV-DZ170 BRAVIA Home Theater System $211.99 Complete your home theater with the DAV-DZ170 BRAVIA theater system. Fusing style with performance, this 5.1-channel surround sound system features a built-in DVD player and 1,000W of power. You can also connect your iPod or other digital music player via the front USB port. In addition to Digital Cinema Auto Calibration which optimizes speaker placement in just 30 seconds, you can use the HDMI interface to upscale your DVD media to near 1080p quality.

JVC TH-BA3 5.1 Home Theater System $406.99 1 1.01 lb - Center Speaker 1.01 lb - Front Speaker 1.01 lb - Rear Speaker 11 lb - Subwoofer 110 V AC 2 280 W 3.35" 3.86" 35.43" 4.13" 4.65" 4.92" 5.1 7.72 lb - Main Unit TH-BA3 Home Theater System Remote Control The TH-BA3 is a dual wireless soundbar system. The 280-watt, 5.1-channel surround sound system includes a soundbar, wireless subwoofer and wireless rear speaker kit. (The surround speakers are wired to the rear receiver that transmits wirelessly with the soundbar.) The soundbar contains four speakers one each for the left and right main channels and two for the center channel. Also built into the sound bar is the power amplifier, surround decoding, system controls and the transmitter for the wireless surround speakers. It offers one analog and two optical digital inputs and decodes Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby ProLogic II surround signals. Amplifier DTS Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II Home Theater System JVC Not Applicable TH-BA3 TH-BA3 Home Theater System THBA3 Victor Company of Japan, Limited www.jvc.com

Home Automation Home Theater Extender $267.99 HOME AUTOMATION HOME THEATER EXTENDER

Sony HT-CT150 2 Home Theater System $249.99 1 Year Limited 110 V AC 2 2 lb - Main Unit 2.36" 2.60" 23 lb - Subwoofer 3 31.50" HT-CT150 Home Theater System Unified Remote Owners Manual Speaker Cable (9.8 Ft (3 M)) Warranty Card Complete your 3D home entertainment experience with simple, yet powerful surround sound. The HT-CT150 32" 3D sound bar home theater system features 3D compatibility and can also be turned into your entertainment hub by connecting multiple HD or 3D devices using a single HDMI cable per device (sold separately). In addition to the latest audio decoding technology, this beautifully sleek sound bar can be easily mounted directly to select BRAVIA TVs, hung on your wall, or placed separately on a shelf. DTS DTS HD Dolby Digital Dolby TrueHD HT-CT150 HT-CT150 Home Theater System HTCT150 Home Theater System Not Applicable Progressive Scan Sony Sony Corporation Yes www.sony.com

Sharp HT SL70 - Home Theater Speaker System. Each $307.33 Manufacturer: Sharp. Each. The HT-SL70 is all you need to complete your home theater experience. Immerse yourself in a room full of sound with this 2.1 channel super slim bar plus active subwoofer system. The HT-SL70 sound bar system features a unique twi

Logitech Z 506 - PC Multimedia Home Theater Speaker System. Each $110.83 Manufacturer: Logitech. Each. Be moved by big, 5.1 sound. With 75 watts (RMS) of room-filling sound and a powerful subwoofer, this system will bring your music, movies, and games to life. Product Type: 5.1-channel PC multimedia home theater speaker syste

Cerwin-Vega 120-Volt XLS Series 15-Inch Powered Subwoofer $599 Round out the sound on your home theater or sound system with this powerful 120V subwoofer from Cerwin-Vega. With this 15" subwoofer - you'll feel and hear notes you never noticed before! You'll feel the power the first time you hook it up.

Philips HSB2313 300 W 2.1 Home Theater System $213.99 17.64 lb 2 2.1 3.60" 300 W 31.50" 4 4.09" HSB2313 SoundBar Home Theater System Remote Control Bring your movies and games to life with great surround sound. With 300w of sound power, Integrated HDMI hub and subwoofer, you can now enjoy them in high quality sound and picture, without the clutter! A/V Receiver Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II HSB2313 HSB2313 SoundBar Home Theater System HSB2313A/F7 Home Theater System MP3 Not Applicable Philips Philips Electronics Virtual Surround Yes www.usa.philips.com

Coby DVD938 5.1Channel DVD Home Theater System $135.84 Dynamic sound meets sleek design in Coby s DVD938 home theater system. Compatible with all standard disc formats this progressive scan DVD player has built in USB/SD card slots for direct playback of your digital media library. Five fullrange satellite speakers and subwoofer deliver pounding bass and crisp highs: 600 watts of power in 5.1channel surround sound. Integrated Dolby Digital decoder microphone inputs for karaoke and digital AM/FM radio also included. 5.1channel progressive scan DVD player with integrated amplifier. DVD DVDplusmn;R/RW CD CDR/RW CD+G and JPEG compatible. Dolby digital decoder. Plays digital media files directly from USB drives and SD memory cards. Integrated digital AM/FM tuner with 40station preset memory. Dual microphone inputs for karaoke function. Digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use. NTSC/PAL compatible. Convenient front panel and onscreen display. Multiple language subtitle and camera angle support. Parental lock control. AC 100240V automatic power switching. FCC approved and ETL listed. Home theater speakers included. 5.1channel surround sound system with 600W total output. 5 fullrange satellite speakers. Subwoofer with tuned port for deep bass response. Display Type: Front Panel OnScreen. Video System Standard: NTSC/PAL. Audio Input: RCA Stereo Audio. Audio Output: RCA Stereo Audio; Coaxial Digital Audio. Video Output: RCA Component Video; RCA Composite Video. Media Support: DVD DVDplusmn;R/RW CD CDR/RW USB flash drive SD cards. Video Format Support: MPEG1 MPEG2 (DVD). Photo Format Support: JPG. Additional Functions: Digital AM/FM with 40Station Preset Memory Integrated 5.1Channel Amplifier. OSD Menu Languages: English Spanish French Portuguese. Speaker Output Satellites: 80W x 5 (4 ohms at 1 kHz THD 10); Subwoofer: 200W (8 ohms at 100 Hz THD 10); Total Output: 600W. Certifications: UL FCC. Power Input/Output Main Unit: AC 100240V. Battery Type Remote: 2 x 1.5V AAA . Main Unit Dimensions: 16.8 W x

Cables To Go 29119 18 RCA Subwoofer Interconnect $18.8 18ft VELOCITY RCA SUBWOOFER INTERCONNECT. MODEL: 29119 VENDOR: CABLES TO GO FEATURES: Velocity RCA Subwoofer Interconnect 18 ft. Blue Connects a subwoofer with RCA connectors to any receiver. Velocity Subwoofer Interconnects from Impact Acoustics offer excellent sound quality for today s audio and home theater applications. These costeffective performance cables give you maximum sound. The twisted pair oxygenfree copper wire provides optimized bass. The lowloss 100 spiralwound oxygenfree copper shielding offers protection against noise and interference. The molded connectors attach to an ultraflexible jacket allowing for easy installation and identification. The 24K gold plated heavy duty connectors ensure long lasting corrosionfree connections. Subwoofer Interconnect Cables are used to connect a subwoofer with RCA connectors to any receiver. RCA Plug to RCA Plug Oxygenfree copper wire provides clear audio performance. 100 foil and braid shield protects against noise and interference. Twistedpair balanced construction reduces distortion for greater clarity and imaging. Corrosionresistant precisionmade 24K goldplated connectors ensure long lasting sound quality. Ultraflexible jacket for easy installation UL listedMANUFACTURER WARRANTY:nbsp;nbsp;1 YEAR

Coby DVD968 5.1Channel DVD Home Theater System $218.95 Coby s DVD968 system brings together hightech features powerful audio and stylish design for the ultimate home theater experience. Compatible with all standard disc formats and DivX video files this progressive scan DVD player also includes builtin USB/SD card slots for direct access to your digital media library. HDMI connection transmits a perfect digital signal over a single cable converting your video to nearHD quality. Five fullrange satellite speakers and a subwoofer deliver pounding bass and crisp highs with total 1000 watts of peak power in 5.1channel surround sound. Progressive scan DVD player with 1080p video output for use with Full HDcapable TVs. Upconverts DVD video to nearHD quality (1080p). DVD DVDplusmn;R/RW CD CDR/RW and JPEG compatible. Plays digital media files directly from USB and SD/MMC memory cards. DivX Certified product. Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media files. Plays digital MPEG4 video files (XviD). Dolby Digital surround sound technology. Integrated digital AM/FM tuner with 60station preset memory. HDMI output for perfect digital signal transmission to home theater systems over a single cable. 5.1channel audio for surround sound systems. Digital and analog AV outputs for home theater use. 5.1channel surround sound system with 1000W total output power. Five fullrange satellites and one subwoofer deliver crisp highs and deep bass. Wallmountable or desktop speaker design. Display Type: Front Panel OnScreen. Video System Standard: NTSC/PAL. Audio Input: RCA Stereo Audio (x2). Audio Output: RCA Stereo Audio (x2); Coaxial Digital Audio. Video Output: HDMI; RCA Component Video; RCA Composite Video. Media Support: DVD DVDplusmn;R/RW CD CDR/RW USB flash drive SD/MMC/MS cards. Video Format Support: MPEG1 MPEG2 (DVD) MPEG4 (DivX XviD). Photo Format Support: JPG. Additional Functions: Digital AM/FM with 60Station Preset Memory Integrated 5.1Channel Amplifier. OSD Menu Langu