Energy RCR Black Reference-series rear surround speaker

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Designed specifically for rear channel duty, this unique dipole/bipole/monopole speaker is the most adjustable on the market. Since no two rooms are alike, Energy has developed the Soundfield Management System (SFM), which allows you to easily adjust your RC-R to your room or listening material. The included wall mounting system allows for simple and secure installation in any location.

Maximum performance tips

RC-R rear channel speakers work best when placed on the side or rear walls of your listening area. These speakers have been designed with installation flexibility in mind. The side-firing mid-fill transducers, coupled with the front-firing woofer and tweeter, combine to reproduce movie soundtracks differently, depending on the speakers' location and how the Soundfield Management System is adjusted. The following are placement suggestions for your RC'R speakers:

Side position

The optimal side placement for the RC-R would be beside the listening area, a few feet behind the couch and approximately 2/3 of the wall height from the floor. The Soundfield Management System has a variety of adjustments to optimize speaker placement. Complete information is found in the owner's manual.

Rear position

The rear wall can also be used for speaker placement. The best placement is on either side of the listening area, but not in the corners. Experimentation with the Soundfield Management System will yield the ideal results.

Corner position

If you are limited to corner placement for the rear channels, a special Soundfield Management mode will improve acoustic performance. It will turn off the side-firing mid-fill driver above the control panel. The two rear channel speakers are mirror images of one another; be sure to place the control panel so that it faces the corner. This way, the corner-facing mid-driver will not produce sound, but the mid-driver which faces out into the room, will.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the Energy RC-R rear surround speaker: rubber bumpers for tabletop placement, manual, wall mounting bracket.

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