A:Answer This is personal preference. Ideally, the surround speakers should be placed just behind, or to the side of, your seating position. Dolby recommends an angle of 110° to 120° from your listening position. The surrounds should be slightly higher than the front speakers in the room. If you are in need of any assistance, have additional questions, or would just like to see our helpful tips, check us out on Twitter @LGUSSupport Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LGUSA/ ^CP