Surrounds at less thn 90 degrees? (1 Viewer)

[David Grove]

A few weeks ago I was browsing audio and HT magazines at our local library. I think I saw an article suggesting an unorthodox placement of surround speakers. I thought it spoke of "side" surrounds at slightly less than 90 degrees. As a matter of curiosity, I have tried to "refind" that material, but to no avail. I'm thinking it was probably in the "usual suspects" of audio/HT magazines.

At this point, I'm not sure if I really did see such an article, or if I misinterpreted something (it was browsing session, not a reading session), or just dreamed it.

Has any seen anything relatively recently, regarding non-conventional placement of surround speakers? I don't even remember the context, but think it must have been 7.1 because it would make even less sense for 5.1.

DG

 

[Chris A H]

The Dolby Guide to Home Theater has an "Alternative surround speaker placement alternatives" section that discusses different ways to place surrounds; like facing upwards from behind, bouncing the sound off the back and/or side walls at various angles, etc.