Sony STR-K850P Operating Instructions
4-244-560-12(1)
Home Theater
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
HT-6600DP
© 2003 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
For customers in the United States
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
For customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ENERGY STAR
mark.
As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This receiver incorporates Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround
System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
®
is a U.S. registered
®
Table of Contents
List of Button Locations and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................... 9
Digital component hookups ................. 10
Multi channel input hookups ............... 12
Other hookups ..................................... 13
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 14
Performing initial setup operations ..... 16
Multi channel surround setup .............. 16
Checking the connections .................... 21
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 22
Changing the display ........................... 23
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 30
Automatic tuning ................................. 31
Preset tuning ........................................ 31
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 33
Recording ............................................ 33
Using the Sleep Timer ......................... 34
Adjustments using the SET UP
menu .............................................. 35
Changing the command mode of the
receiver .......................................... 35
Operations Using the Remote
RM-PP412
Before you use your remote ................ 36
Remote button description ................... 36
Selecting the command mode of the
remote ............................................ 39
Programming the remote ..................... 40
Additional Information
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo) ........................ 24
Enjoying higher fidelity sound ............ 24
Selecting a sound field ........................ 25
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 27
Customizing sound fields .................... 28
Precautions .......................................... 43
Troubleshooting ................................... 43
Specifications ...................................... 46
Tables of settings using the
MAIN MENU button .................... 49
Adjustable parameters for each
sound field ..................................... 50
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About This Manual
Note for the supplied remote
The HT-6600DP consists of:
– Receiver STR-K850P
– Speaker system
• Front/surround speakers SS-MSP95
• Center speaker SS-CNP95
• Sub woofer SA-WMSP85
– DVD player DVP-NC665P
About area codes
The area code of the receiver you purchased is
shown on the lower portion of the rear panel (see
the illustration below).
RL
SURROUNDCENTER
NCE USE 8-16Ω
4-XXX-XXX-XX AA
Area code
Any differences in operation, according to the
area code, are clearly indicated in the text, for
example, “Models of area code AA only”.
Tip
The instructions in this manual describe the controls
on the receiver. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar
names as those on the receiver. For details on the use
of your remote, see pages 36 – 42. For details on the
use of your DVD player, refer to the separate
operating instructions supplied with the DVD player.
RM-PP412
The VIDEO3, TV/SAT, PHONO, AUX,
SOURCE, DIRECT, AAC BI-LING, SB
DECODING, 12 and ON SCREEN buttons on
the remote are not available.
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List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons that are
mentioned in the text.
Main unit
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
A – H
A.F.D. (button/indicator) wd
(24–26)
CD/SACD q; (22)
DIMMER 4 (23)
DISPLAY 3 (23, 45)
Display qs (23)
DVD 8 (22)
ENTER qh (33, 35)
FM MODE wk (30)
I – O
INPUT MODE qf (22)
IR (receptor) 5 (36, 45)
Jog dial qj (17, 28, 29, 33, 35,
49)
MAIN MENU qg (17, 28, 29, 33,
35, 49)
MASTER VOLUME qd (20, 22,
44)
MD/TAPE 9 (22)
MEMORY wj (31)
MOVIE (button/indicator) ws (25,
44)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator) ql (22)
MULTI CH IN w; (22)
MUSIC (button/indicator) wa (25,
26, 44)
P – Z
PHONES (jack) wl (23, 27, 44)
PRESET TUNING +/– wg (31, 32
47)
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) 2
(14, 23, 44)
TUNER FM/AM qa (22, 31, 32,
33)
TUNING +/– wh (30, 31)
VIDEO 1 6 (22)
VIDEO 2 7 (22)
Illustration number
r
DISPLAY 3 (23, 45)
Name of button/part Reference page
RR
NUMBERS AND SYMBOLS
2CH (button/indicator) wf (24,
26, 29)
?/1 (power) 1 (16, 21, 29, 35,
47)
</> qk (17, 28, 29, 33, 35, 49)
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages
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Hooking Up the Components
Required cords
The following optional connection cords A – H are required when you hook up the components
(pages 8 – 12).
A Audio cord (not supplied)
White (L)
Red (R)
F Coaxial digital cord (supplied)
B Audio/video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video)
White (L/audio)
Red (R/audio)
C Video cord (not supplied)
Yellow
D S-video cord (not supplied)
E Optical digital cord (not supplied)
G Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black
Tip
Audio cord A can be torn into two monaural audio
cords G.
H Component video cord (not supplied)
Green
Blue
Red
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (left, audio) to white; and red (right, audio) to red.
• When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
• Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
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Antenna hookups
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
* The shape of the connector varies depending on the area code.
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
y
FM
75Ω
IN OUT
CD/SACD
L
R
MD/TAPE
*
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
DVD
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
L
R
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
Hooking Up the Components
Notes on antenna hookups
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.
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Audio component hookups
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
AM
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
y
FM
75Ω
IN OUT
CD/SACD
MD or Tape deck
INPUT OUTPUT
LINE
LINE
L
R
AA
ç
INOUT
ç
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
DVD
L
R
VIDEO 2
L
R
MD/TAPE
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
A
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
CD or Super Audio
CD player
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R
E
Video component hookups
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
Satellite
tuner or
VCR
ANTENNA
AM
y
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
Ç
IN
B
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
FM
75Ω
IN OUT
CD/SACD
L
R
DVD player
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT VIDEO
R
L
R
IN
MD/TAPE
Ç
BB
OUTPUTINPUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
L
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO
BH
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO 2
Ç
OUT
OUT
L
R
VCR
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
INOUT
S-VIDEO
L
R
IN
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
INPUT
VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
OUT
C
IN
TV monitor
RRL
FRONT B
Y
B
/B—Y
P
R
/R—Y
P
OUT
L
SP
Hooking Up the Components
Note on video component
hookups
You can connect your TV’s audio output jacks
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TV’s video output jack to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are
connecting a separate satellite tuner, connect
both the audio and video output jacks to the
receiver as shown above.
If you have a DVD player, TV or satellite tuner
with COMPONENT VIDEO (Y, B-Y, R-Y)
output jacks and a monitor with COMPONENT
VIDEO input jacks, use a component video
cord (not supplied) to connect to the receiver.
Tip
When using the S-video jacks instead of the video
jacks, your monitor must also be connected via an
S-video jack. S-video signals are on a separate bus
from the video signals and will not be output through
the video jacks.
Note
On this receiver, the component video signals are not
compatible with S-video signals or video signals.
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Digital component hookups
Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver’s digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To fully
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woofer are required.
Satellite tuner
or DVD player*
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
FRONT SURROUND
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
L
R
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
CENTER
WOOFER
SUB
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
IN OUT
CD/SACD
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
MD/TAPE
OUT
OUT
L
R
BE
MONITOR
OUT
L
R
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
F
OUTPUT
DIGITAL
COAXIAL
DVD player
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
B
L
R
(etc.)*
* Make either coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.
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Connect the digital output jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital input jack and
connect the digital input jacks of your MD or tape deck to the receiver’s digital output jack. These
connections allow you to make digital recordings of TV broadcasts, etc.
MD or tape deck
Notes
E
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
IN
OUT
EAA
ç
ç
INOUT
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
ANTENNA
AM
y
COAXIAL
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
CD/SACD
FM
75Ω
OUT
L
R
IN OUT
MD/TAPE
INPUT OUTPUT
ç
IN
LINELINE
L
R
ç
IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
L
R
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
DVD
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
• You cannot make digital recordings when the source is a multi channel digital source.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
• It is not possible to record analog signals to the components connected to MD/TAPE and VIDEO jacks with
only digital connections. To record analog signals, make analog connections. To record digital signals, make
digital connections.
• The sound is not output when you play a Super Audio CD disc on the Super Audio CD player connected to the
CD/SACD OPTICAL IN jack on this unit. Connect to the analog input jacks (CD/SACD IN jacks). Refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player.
Hooking Up the Components
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Multi channel input hookups
Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player’s multi channel
decoder. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel
decoder.
To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub woofer are required. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with your DVD player, multi channel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes
• When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woofer from the
DVD player or multi channel decoder.
• See page 14 for details on speaker system hookup.
DIGITAL
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
IN
MD/
TAPE
IN
MD/
TAPE
OUT
CD/
SACD
IN
DVD
IN
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
L
R
FRONT SURROUND
MULTI CH IN
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
AM
y
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
IN OUT
CD/SACD
L
R
MD/TAPE
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
DVD
IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
IN
L
R
VIDEO 2
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
IN
L
R
AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
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AAG G
L
R
FRONT
SURROUND
MULTI CH OUT
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DVD player, CD/Super
Audio CD player,
Multichannel decoder, etc.
Other hookups
AC power cord
To a wall outlet
b
Hooking Up the Components
RL
FRONT A
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω
SPEAKERS
RL
SURROUNDCENTER
Connecting the AC power
cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 14).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wall outlet.
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups
Required cords
A Speaker cords (supplied)
(+)
(–)
B Monaural audio cord (supplied)
Black
Active sub woofer
b
To a wall outlet
(Switch the power
(POWER) to off
before connecting
the power cord.)
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
WOOFER
S-VIDEO
OUT
OUT
SUB
INPUT
AUDIO
IN
B
COMPONENT VIDEO
DVDINVIDEO 2INMONITOR
OUT
RRL
L
FRONT B FRONT A
SPEAKERS
FRONT B*
Ee
Y
P
B
/B—Y
R
/R—Y
P
RL
IMPEDANCE USE 8-16Ω
SPEAKERS
A
CENTER
Front speaker (L)Front speaker (R)
E
RL
SURROUND
e
A
A
E
Center speaker Surround speaker
e
Surround speaker
E
A
e
(R)
* If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals.
You can select the front speakers you want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) button (page 23).
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E
A
e
(L)
Tip
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads at the bottom
of the speakers.
Notes
• Connect the long speaker connecting cords to the
surround speaker terminals and the short speaker
connecting cords to the front and center speaker
terminals.
• Twist the stripped ends of the speaker cords about
2/3 inch. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and
– to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be
distorted and will lack bass.
• If you use speakers with low maximum input rating,
adjust the volume carefully to avoid excessive
output on the speakers.
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to take
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
Stripped cords are not fully attached and
are touching the rear panel of the receiver.
After connecting all the components,
speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputting a test tone,
see page 20.
If no sound is heard from a speaker while
outputting a test tone or a test tone is output
from a speaker other than the one whose name
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
check the speaker connection again.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Make sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.
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45°
90°
20°
B
CC
AA
Performing initial setup
operations
Once you have hooked up the speakers and
turned on the power, clear the receiver’s
memory. Then specify the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) and perform any other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 21).
Clearing the receiver’s
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you want to clear the receiver’s memory,
do the following.
1 Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds.
“INITIAL” appears in the display.
The following are reset to their factory
settings.
• All settings in the SET UP, LEVEL and
TONE menus.
• The sound field memorized for each
input selector and preset station.
• All sound field parameters.
• All preset stations.
• All index names of input selectors and
preset stations.
• The master volume is set to “VOL
MIN”.
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adjustable
parameters, see the table on page 49. See pages
16–20 for speaker settings and page 35 for
other settings.
Multi channel surround
setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you place the center
speaker up to 5 feet closer (B) and the
surround speakers up to 15 feet closer (C) to
the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 23
feet from the listening position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.). However, we
recommend that you place the surround
speakers behind you.
When placing surround speakers to your side
(long room)
Sub woofer
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