IC8 User Manual

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When choosing placement follow these simple tips:

• Place a minimum of 12-inches (30cm) from any wall corner.

• Place fronts/centers equidistant between 10–14 feet (3–4.3m) from the listening position.

• IC6-HT: Install in-ceiling only.

Placement Options (IC3, IC3-AW, IC6, IC8, IC8-AW, IW5-LCR, IW6)

Stereo and Home Theater Applications (no illustration)

MartinLogan Installer Series in-wall and in-ceiling speakers are ideal for 2-channel stereo and

multi-channel home theater installations. The guidelines from the previous section apply to both

in-wall and in-ceiling speakers.

Multiple Speakers, Distributed Audio (Fig. 1a)

In larger areas (offices, etc.) multiple speakers may be used to eliminate the sound imbalances

that occur with separate stereo speakers as people move around the room, or are seated closer

to one speaker than the other. Position speakers to achieve the broadest sound coverage in the

main listening area.

Placement Options (IC6-ST Stereo Speaker)

IC6-ST speaker offers two options for connection to an amplifier:

• 2-channels from a single speaker (2 amp channels connected to the speaker)

• 1-channel with wide dispersion (bridged for mono, 1 amp channel conencted).

2-Channel System: Sound From a Single Speaker (Fig. 2a)

Ideal in smaller areas a single speaker is the preferred choice. The IC6-ST is connected to the

amp's left and right channels. Position the speaker to achieve the broadest sound coverage in the

main listening area. Connect left and right channels to the speaker.

5.1-Channel System: Wide Dispersion Surround Placement Using Two Speakers (Fig. 2b)

Place an IC6-ST on either side of the listening area. Orient so one tweeter points toward the front

of the room and the other points toward the back. Bridge each speaker for mono and connect

the amp's left and right surround channels to the appropriate speakers.

6.1-Channel System: Wide Dispersion Rear Placement Using One Speaker (Fig. 2c)

Center one IC6-ST behind the listening area, tweeters pointed toward the left and right of the

room. Bridge the speaker for mono and connect the amp's rear channel.

7.1-Channel System: Surround + Rear Placement Using Two Speakers (Fig. 2d)

Place one IC6-ST on either side of the listening area. Orient so one tweeter of each speaker points

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MartinLogan IC8 8" 2-Way In-Ceiling Speaker (Each)