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try lowering the subwoofer level periodically until you no longer notice the subwoofer
playing. You may be surprised at how much more real and natural the low end of your
system sounds!
Speaker Placement Alternatives
In a perfect world, you have a room dedicated only to your audio/video needs and you
can set up the room to suit the needs of speaker and equipment placement. At AV123
we are aware that most rooms have other uses too. Next we suggest some alternatives
to speaker placement and/or mounting that may help you blend the ideal placement into
a practical solution for your environment.
Shelf Mounting
Logically, this may be your first consideration and that’s fine if the shelf is sturdy enough
and deep enough to hold your speakers securely. Remember, a shelf that is up against
a wall should be at least 3” deeper than the speaker itself to allow for cable connections
and port “breathing” room. So, since your ELT525 speaker is nearly 10” deep, you will
need to allow a minimum 13” of shelf space which may not be possible with all types
of shelving (especially the stuff you assemble yourself such as IKEA, etc.). Since the
ELT525 monitors are bass reflex enclosures with a port on the rear panel, the distance
between the back wall and the port is very important for proper bass reproduction.
Please do not block it. In fact, if you are positioning your speakers on a shelf, try to keep
3” of open space behind the rear panel whenever possible.
Note: These recommendations are for open shelves. Mounting your speakers on
“enclosed shelves” as would be found in an entertainment center or built-in cabinets can
affect bass response substantially. We do not recommend this as it forms a
“speaker cabinet within a cabinet” effect.
For shelf mounting, use the adhesive rubber feet provided or a moldable,
reusable adhesive such as BluTack or other “earthquake wax.” If you elect
to use the rubber feet, simply peel them from the protective sheet and
apply them close to the corners of the speaker bottom. Be sure the shelf
itself is firmly in place and there are no loose items on the shelf to rattle or
buzz while the speaker is playing.
Rubber Feet
