User Guide

Placement — Symmetry
For both stereo and immersive installations, it is important to maintain
symmetry.
Stereo Systems
Most monitors have relatively narrow dispersion and are designed to be
aimed directly at the listening position, as shown in the left-hand image
below. However, the excellent imaging which PMC monitors are known for
is due, in part, to their wide dispersion characteristic, as shown on the right-
hand image. To optimise imaging for stereo listening we recommend that
PMC monitors should be angled so that their axes cross about 0.5 metres
(2ft) behind the listening position (as illustrated below, right). Varying this toe-
in angle will subtly affect the clarity and stability of the audio soundstage. A
good music track with vivid vocals will help to determine the best position.
Conventional monitors have narrow
dispersion which restricts the width of
the accurate listening area
PMC Monitors have wide dispersion
to provide accurate sound across the
widest possible listening area