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The best listening position [message #85770]

Wed, 02 August 2017 23:45

bcharlton
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Registered: August 2016

Viscount

Which is the best way to determine this? I once came across a suggestion that it is better for the listening position to face the short wall vs the long wall because in this way, a flatter bass response results. What if the room has square walls?

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Re: The best listening position [message #85772 is a reply to message #85770]

Thu, 03 August 2017 10:05

Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

The best listening position depends on the speaker setup and the room. In my opinion, it's not good enough to have a small "sweet spot." I prefer setups that offer a large area in the room where sound is good.

Study room acoustics. Study loudspeaker directivity. After that, you'll have more information to work with and will be able to know how to setup your room, including where the best places are to sit and listen.

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Re: The best listening position [message #85790 is a reply to message #85770]

Sat, 05 August 2017 22:27

Bert
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Registered: May 2017

Baron

Yea, it definitely varies depending on your setup and the size of the room you are in. What you are listening to probably plays a factor too.

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Re: The best listening position [message #85820 is a reply to message #85772]

Mon, 07 August 2017 02:10

drake
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Registered: June 2016

Master

Wayne Parham wrote on Thu, 03 August 2017 10:05

I once read that to get the best out of the stereo speakers, the seat should be placed the same distance from the speakers, as they are from each other. The chairs and speakers should (ideally) form an equal-sized triangle. Again, the speakers and seat shouldn't be placed against the wall.

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Re: The best listening position [message #85988 is a reply to message #85770]

Tue, 29 August 2017 17:55

Kirkman
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Registered: August 2017
Location: Florida

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From what I've experienced it's different depending on your brand of speaker, the size, shape, and style of the room, and the set-up you use. I've not invested the time myself to learn the science of it all, but with some trial and error, I've found the best set-up for my latest space.

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Re: The best listening position [message #85996 is a reply to message #85988]

Wed, 30 August 2017 14:02

cwemoy
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Registered: May 2016

Master

Kirkman wrote on Tue, 29 August 2017 17:55

The trial-and-error method has worked for me as well in the past. Understanding the science of it all isn't easy and the uniqueness of each system and rooms makes it hard to standardize a 'perfect' listening position.

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