8
2x
x
>24”
(>61cm)
>24”
(>61cm)
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back wall (the wall behind the listening position).
If your listening position is close to the back wall,
these reflections can cause problems and confuse
imaging quality. It is better for the wall behind you
to be absorptive than to be reflective. If you have a
hard back wall and your listening position is close
to it, experiment with devices that will absorb
information (i.e. wall hangings and possibly even
sound absorbing panels).
the WALL BehIND the SPeAkeRS
The front surface, the wall behind the speakers,
should not be extremely hard or soft. A pane
of glass will cause reflections, brightness and
confused imaging. Curtains, drapery and objects
such as bookshelves can be placed along the
wall to diffuse an overly reflective surface. A
standard sheet rock or textured wall is generally
an adequate surface if the rest of the room is not
too bright and hard. Walls can also be too soft.
