Achieving the best sound from your system
This section is provided to offer some general assistance to those
seeking to get the very best performance from their system. You will
be surprised by just how much improvement can be had by
experimenting with a few simple factors. The following advice is based
on our own years of trial and error, and we hope that checking through
it makes a positive difference to the sound of your system.
Where to put your speakers
Deciding on the best placement for speakers is a very individual thing,
as each of us has our own listening preferences. Try moving your
speakers around while listening to some favourite tracks until you find
the result which suits you best.
Distance from the surrounding walls
Placing your speakers right in the corners of the room can result in
bass which sounds 'boomy'' and unclear. Try to keep your speakers at
least 30cm (12in) from both the rear and side walls. Bigger distances
will usually bring about an additional improvement in the sound.
Distance between the speakers themselves
The correct distance between the speakers will depend on the size of
your listening room, and your personal taste. Start by experimenting
with the speakers from two to four metres (six to twelve feet) apart.
Distance between the speakers and the listening position
The best stereo imaging will be achieved when the listening position
creates the point of a triangle, where the other two points are formed
by the speakers themselves. Start with your listening position making
an isosceles triangle, and experiment by moving forwards and
backwards.
The angle (“toe-in”) of the speakers
At REDGUM Audio we recommend a 30 degree angle between the
speakers. This provides a strong central image, and suitable 'timing' to
provide good rear projection for Home Theatre. You should
experiment, however, to find the sound that suits you best.
