How do you set up left and right speakers?

Left and Right are clearly marked on both packings and the rear of the loudspeakers. Place the Left and Right speakers to the left and right as seen from the listening position. “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”

Can any speaker be used as a center channel?

You can use any speaker (except a subwoofer) for your center channel, but ideally, you’d use a speaker that has a horizontal, rather than vertical, or square, cabinet design, such as the example shown below from Aperion Audio.

Are center channel speakers necessary?

A center channel speaker is a critical component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers about 70\% of the dialogue from movies and television. Without one, you’re missing out on vital parts of what you’re watching.

Is a sound bar the same as a center speaker?

The answer is no! Passive soundbars and center channel speakers are not the same thing. A passive soundbar uses the three front channels (left, right, and center) while a center speaker only uses the center channel.

Should front and surround speakers match?

When setting up your surround sound system, you will want your speakers to match or be paired as closely as possible to a similar dynamic range (output capabilities). The front speakers should match each other, and the rear speakers should be a set, but the front and rear do not have to match.

Should front and rear speakers be the same size?

No. You do not need to have matching size surrounds in a setup. You want the majority of your budget to focus on your left, right, and center main channels and your subwoofer.

Can I use a soundbar as a Centre speaker?

You can use a soundbar as a center speaker technically, especially if the speaker and your receiver’s connections are perfectly aligned. However, soundbar technology means that such a connection will not deliver high-fidelity sound and can potentially damage all or parts of your audio system.