Linn KAN, Owner'S Manual

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8
POSITIONING
Place the speakers so that each speaker is the same distance away
from your normal listening position. The distance between the
speakers should be no more than the distance from the listening
position to either loudspeaker.
KAN speakers have been designed to perform best when placed fairly
close to a wall. Ideally, the rear of the loudspeaker should be
between 2" and 12" (5 cm and 30 cm) from the wall, and at least 18"
(45 cm) from any corner. Like all loudspeakers, they are influenced by
the wall behind them. Generally speaking, moving the KANs closer to
the back wall will increase the bass output, but too close will make
the bass monotonic and sluggish.
Speakers will usually benefit from being angled inwards slightly by
between 5 and 10 degrees. This breaks the standing wave between
the cabinet and the wall, and gives a clearer, more tuneful, midrange.
Wherever the KANs are positioned, they will work best when stable
and secure.
These are general guidelines and a little experimentation with position
and angle can optimise results for a particular listening room.