Initial Set-Up
EgglestonWorks loudspeakers
are recognized as the most resolute, detailed, and
musically accurate speakers available in the world today. As such, they are more sensitive to
their positioning both within the room and relative to the listener. Moving the speakers in what
may seem like small increments can result in great differences in sound. The key to finding the
best position in your listening room will be experimentation, but these guidelines, combined with
your dealer‘s advice, should produce optimal sound.
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Due to the unique design of EgglestonWorks loudspeakers, they are typically placed
much closer to the walls of your room than most speaker systems.
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In general, we suggest starting with the speakers 24” to 36” from the rear wall.
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We also suggest a center to center measurement of 8feet to start.
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The distance from the rear wall and the side walls should be unequal.
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The distance between the speakers will depend on the particular listening room, but a
wider stance than most systems is sometimes needed. The minimum distance between
the speakers should be 7.5 feet (center to center).
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The distance to the listening position can most often conform to the theoretical idea of an
equilateral triangle with the speakers and listener as the three points. In some situations,
the listening position can be slightly farther back. (example. 8 feet center to center and
10 feet to listener.)
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The speakers should be toed-in slightly, but not necessarily aimed directly at the listening
position. Experimentation here is key.
The toe-in is a key element in the performance of the speakers. In general, if the speaker
is toed-in and aimed directly at the listening position, the best imaging will be heard, but the
soundstage will not be as wide as possible. Toeing the speakers out slightly will result in a wider
soundstage, and usually more realistic imaging. Depending on the spacing of the speakers, a toe-
in of somewhere between 15 degrees and 30 degrees is suggested.
When setting up your new speakers, the most important thing to remember is that
experimenting with placement is the only way to find the right place. Because all rooms are
different in size, materials, and furniture there is no way to give clear cut instructions on
placement. Additionally, because electronic equipment and musical tastes also greatly affect
placement, you will be the best judge of the sound.
