Surround Sound Speaker Placement 5 1. The 5 1 channel setup builds on the arrangement of the 2 1 setup but adds in a center channel and a left and right surround sound channel. 5 1 virtual speaker setup how to set up your system to create an optimal sound system enabled with dolby atmos first familiarize yourself with the role and position of each speaker.
The rear speakers are positioned behind you facing forward. The best imaging will be obtained when the tweeters are close to ear height when seated. We ve already talked about positioning a subwoofer so for help with that check out our subwoofer placement guide.
Well in a 5 1 system where you only have two surround channels it doesn t matter too much whether or not they re on the back wall on either side of your listening area or on the side wall.
Then choose a central seating point and angle your speakers at it keeping them at your ear height when you are seated unless noted otherwise. The main speakers should be placed 25 30 degrees off axis relative to the primary seating position. 5 1 surround sound system in this system place your speakers in the left and right position of your tv directly facing towards your seating place. Just like in a 5 1 setup the side speakers are placed to the left and right of your seating position and face directly towards you.
