Stereo Placement
For two channel music listening, there are two speakers—one left
and one right. Where a speaker is placed will influence the way
it sounds. Sound consists of waves, and they can be reflected,
absorbed and diffracted. You can have no bass at all or incredible
booming bass depending on your speaker placement. Your room
acoustics will play a large role in set-up and some experimentation
is necessary to get the best results.
For optimal soundstaging in a stereo set-up, the distance between
the speakers and listening position is important. Generally, the
goal is to reduce or eliminate the number of surfaces that can
interfere with the sound before it reaches the listener. Follow
these simple guidelines for the best results:
·
Place your speakers on stands 28”-30” off the floor.
·
Set the speakers 6-12 feet apart and 1-3 feet from the wall
facing the listening position.
·
Create a triangle consisting of the left & right speakers and
the listener. The distance between the speakers should be less
than or equal to the distance from the listener to the speaker
and a 45 degree angle should be created. (See illustration)
·
For best
results, the
listening
position should
be at least 1-
3 feet from the
back wall.
·
Set the
speakers so
they are toed-
in to face the
sweet spot in
the listening
room.
·
Experiment
with variations
until you
achieve the
sound you
desire.
45°
1' - 3'
6' - 12'
1' - 3'
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