5 1 Surround Sound Ceiling Speakers Placement. We recommend installing in wall and ceiling speakers at least 18 24 inches away from an adjacent wall or ceiling. In a 5 1 system your surround speakers are best placed to the left and right of your listening position.
This seemingly elaborate method of surround sound is still unquestionably the most consistently featured surround sound setup. The 7 1 4 setup with 7 speakers at ear level 4 atmos speakers and one or more subwoofers can provide the ultimate surround sound experience in most rooms. Aim them directly towards you for the best sound.
Traditionally 5 1 7 1 surround sound systems bring to mind tall speaker towers long cable runs and probably a dedicated home cinema to pop it all in.
The 7 1 4 setup with 7 speakers at ear level 4 atmos speakers and one or more subwoofers can provide the ultimate surround sound experience in most rooms. Subwoofer under a table or some other fangled place. This is then a 5 4 1 or 5 2 1. Left right speakers not equidistant to the listener.