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1000 SERIES
U s e r m a n u a l
INSTALLATION
Loudspeaker positioning
The loudspeakers in the 1000 Series range have been developed to deliver the most faithful sound reproduction, whether they are
used for stereo music or Home Cinema. Nonetheless, a few simple rules should be followed to optimise their performance and to
guarantee good tonal balance and a realistic sound image.
Use in multiple loudspeaker systems (ceiling)
For use in multiple loudspeaker systems (each loudspeaker working independently of the others), the loudspeakers can be installed
according to your requirements and the room's architectural constraints. However, take care not to install the loudspeakers less than
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" (50cm) from a wall or a corner, to avoid excessive low-frequency levels.
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Use in stereo systems (ceiling or wall)
The loudspeakers should be positioned symmetrically, facing the listening area, ideally forming an isosceles triangle with it. The
space between the two loudspeakers will be between 6.5ft (2.5m) and 13" (4m) for a listening area between 10ft (3m) and 19.5ft
(6m) (fig. 1). However, it is possible to vary these distances to find an ideal compromise depending on the specific room layout.
The loudspeakers should be positioned at the same height and in the same horizontal plane (fig. 2). For in-ceiling use, right and left
front loudspeakers should be placed in the same horizontal line, between 11
between the right and left loudspeakers should be between 6.5ft (2.5m) and 13" (4m) (fig. 3).
Use in home cinema systems (ceiling or wall)
Right, left and central front loudspeakers.
When using wall loudspeakers, the right and left front loudspeakers should be placed symmetrically on either side of the screen and
at mid-height, facing the listening area, ideally to form an isosceles triangle with it. The space between the two loudspeakers should
be between 8ft (2.5m) and 13ft (4m), for a listening area between 3m and 6m, keeping approximately 19
the screen. However, it is possible to vary these distances to find an ideal compromise depending on the specific room layout. The
central loudspeaker should be placed as close as possible to the screen, above or below it, for realistic dialogue reproduction (fig. 4).
If a micro-perforated (acoustically transparent) projection screen is used, the right and left front loudspeakers and the central
loudspeaker should be placed halfway up the screen, in the same horizontal plane behind this screen (fig. 5). When using ceiling
loudspeakers, the right and left front loudspeakers and the central loudspeaker should be placed on the same horizontal line,
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"(0.3m) to 23
" (0.6m) from the wall. The space between the right and left loudspeakers should be between 6.5ft (2.5m) and
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13" (4m) (fig. 6).
Surround-sound loudspeakers for the 5.1 system
When using wall loudspeakers, the surround-sound loudspeakers should be installed on the side walls, slightly behind the listening
area (19
"/0.5m – 3ft/1.5m) and at the same height as the right and left front loudspeakers (fig. 7). When using ceiling loudspeakers,
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the surround-sound loudspeakers should be installed on the same horizontal line, slightly behind the listening area (ideally
19
"/0.5m – 3ft/1.5m) and the space between the right and left loudspeakers should be between 6.5ft (2.5m) and 13ft (4m) (fig. 8).
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Surround-sound loudspeakers for the 7.1 system.
When using wall loudspeakers, the right and left surround-sound loudspeakers should be installed on the side walls in the listening
area and at the same height as the right and left front speakers. The surround-sound speakers should be installed on the wall behind
the listening area and at the same height as the right and left front loudspeakers. The space between the two loudspeakers should
be between 6.5ft (2.5m) and 13ft (4m) (fig. 9). When using ceiling loudspeakers, the right and left surround-sound loudspeakers
should be placed on the same horizontal line as the listening area. The surround-sound loudspeakers should be installed on the
same horizontal line, slightly behind the listening area (19
be between 3ft (1.5m) and 6.5ft (2.5m) (fig 10).
Atmos loudspeakers (Ceiling)
For a 5.1.2 system, the Atmos loudspeakers should be installed on the same horizontal line, slightly in front of the listening area
(9
"/0.25m – 3ft/1m) and the space between the two loudspeakers should be between 3ft (1m) and 6.5ft (2.5m) (fig 11). For a
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7.1.4 system, the front Atmos loudspeakers should be installed on the same horizontal line, slightly in front of the listening area
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"/0.25m – 3ft/1m) and the space between the two loudspeakers should be between 3ft (1m) and 6.5ft (2.5m). The rear Atmos
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loudspeakers should be installed on the same horizontal line, slightly behind the listening area (9
between the two loudspeakers should be between 3ft (1m) and 6.5ft (2.5m) (fig. 12).
Existing installation
The methods of installing and mounting loudspeakers to walls, ceilings or any other surface depend on the conditions and standards
of construction, refurbishment, safety and cabling in force and applicable to the brackets involved. In addition, the products may
vibrate and damage the brackets in which they are installed. For this reason, the relevant installation operations must be performed
by a qualified professional who is familiar with the installation and safety standards. Focal does not provide any end-of-use warranty
for a given bracket or installation, as installing the loudspeakers is the customer's sole responsibility. Focal is therefore not liable
in any capacity whatsoever in the event of unhooking, fall, accident and/or any other result or damage of any kind related to the
installation of loudspeakers.
" (0.3m) and 23
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"/0.5m – 3ft/1.5 m) and the space between the two loudspeakers should
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" (0.6m) from the wall. The space
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" (50cm) away from
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"/0.25m – 3ft/1m) and the space
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