HTS820: How To Set Up The Speakers

Introduction

Setting up your HTS 820 Home Theater System involves positioning your speakers for optimal sound quality and connecting them to the subwoofer. This guide will walk you through how to arrange and connect the center speaker, front speakers, surround speakers, and subwoofer to create the perfect home theater experience.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Speaker Placement

• Center Speaker:
  • Place this speaker at the center of your setup, either in front of the TV or on the media stand. You can also mount it underneath your TV if you have mounting hardware.
  • The mounting hardware provided in the package includes small plates and screws for wall mounting.
  • Attach the plates to the back of the speaker using the tiny screws, then screw in the long screws into your wall to hang the speaker.
• Front Left & Right Speakers:
  • Place these on either side of the TV, or on the walls next to it.
• Surround Left & Right Speakers:
  • Position these speakers behind you or on the sides for the best surround sound effect. Ideally, they should be placed 1-2 feet above the listening level for an optimal experience.

2. Mounting the Speakers

• Use the provided plates and screws to mount each speaker. For the center speaker, two plates are required, and for the other speakers, just one plate is sufficient.
• If you don't want to mount the speakers, you can place them on a TV stand, shelf, or any suitable surface.

3. Subwoofer Placement

• The subwoofer, as the hub of your setup, can be placed either next to the TV or closer to your seating area to feel the bass more strongly.
• The subwoofer should be placed on a flat surface, and you can experiment with its location to find the best sound for your space.

4. Connecting the Speakers to the Subwoofer

• The subwoofer has labeled audio outputs for each speaker.
  • Center Speaker: Plug this into the Cen (Center) output on the subwoofer.
  • Front Left and Right Speakers: Plug these into the Front Left and Front Right outputs, respectively.
  • Surround Left and Right Speakers: Connect these to the Surround Left and Surround Right outputs.

5. Speaker Height and Angling

• Ideally, your front left and right speakers should be placed at ear level to ensure the best sound representation.
• Angle the front speakers towards your seating area.
• If possible, place the surround speakers 1-2 feet above ear level for better sound immersion.

6. Powering Up the System

• Once all your speakers are set up and connected, turn on the system by flipping the power switch on the back of the subwoofer.

Conclusion

Setting up your HTS 820 Home Theater System is straightforward when following these steps. Proper speaker placement and connection ensure an optimal audio experience for movies, music, and more.