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Position of the listening point
The distance between the speakers and the listening position, also called the sweet
spot, should be at least 3 meters for the sound from the woofers, midranges and tweet-
ers to integrate. Be careful not to have the listening position right next to a wall. In
the best listening position everything snaps into focus, the soundstage is precise and
spacious and the tonal balance is just right. Move the listening position back and forth to
achieve this.
Angling of the speakers (toe-in)
Toe-in is angling the loudspeaker inwards towards the listener. It is important that the
angle of toe-in is the same for each speaker. There is no rule on exactly how much toe-
in the speakers should be at, but it greatly depends on the speakers’ position, the room
acoustics and personal taste. Increasing the toe-in will increase the amount of direct
sound towards the listener. This means the soundstage will become more precise and
the tonal balance more bright. Reducing toe-in can create a more spacious soundstage
and a warmer tonal balance. One may use toe-in to achieve the desired balance in
respect to the above. It is also possible to adjust the tilt-rake of the speaker by raising
the speaker with the spikes more in the back or in the front. This might be necessary if
you sit very low or very high in your listening position, for example.
Positioning of multi-channel and home theater loudspeakers
When setting up a home theatre system, all loudspeakers should create a realistic
soundstage with similar sound characteristics on each channel. It is therefore important
that any speaker used in a multi-channel setup should offer a similar high level of quality.
Consult your Dynaudio dealer for possibilities to create a multi-channel system with your
Evidence Platinum.
Angling of the Speakers (Toe-in)
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