Surround Speaker Height...What is Your Opinion?
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Surround Speaker Height...What is Your Opinion?
I just purchased surrounds for my system and I am now trying to decide how tall of a stand to purchase for their placement. I'm curious to know everyone's opinions on the proper height for surrounds.
My mains are on 18" stands which put the tweeters very close to ear level when sitting. I believe if I get 24" stands for the surrounds those tweeters will be close to ear level, but part of the woofer will be obstructed by the back of the futon.
Here is what I'm using:
Marantz SR-7000
B&W 602 S2 mains
B&W CC6 S2 center
B&W 601 S2 rears
The mains are on 18" Sound Organisation stands and I can get a pair of 24" stands to match for the rears.
Your comments are appreciated.
My mains are on 18" stands which put the tweeters very close to ear level when sitting. I believe if I get 24" stands for the surrounds those tweeters will be close to ear level, but part of the woofer will be obstructed by the back of the futon.
Here is what I'm using:
Marantz SR-7000
B&W 602 S2 mains
B&W CC6 S2 center
B&W 601 S2 rears
The mains are on 18" Sound Organisation stands and I can get a pair of 24" stands to match for the rears.
Your comments are appreciated.
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Originally posted by Brian Shannon
IMHO, the higher the better.
Sounds like you cannot wall mount. I would have them at least as high as the mains and higher if possible.
Good luck.
IMHO, the higher the better.
Sounds like you cannot wall mount. I would have them at least as high as the mains and higher if possible.
Good luck.
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I have a pair of these stands for my surround speakers. They are really nice for the money.
They will also fit 12AWG cable in the pole to hide it!
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=240-762
They will also fit 12AWG cable in the pole to hide it!
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=240-762
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I have my surrounds on the sides of the main listeing position, just slightly higher then ear level. I have found this gives the best results in the sweet spot, though for off axis viewing it is not the best.
I have my EX speakers mounted over head about 5-6 feet high above and behind the main listening position. This creates a more diffuse surround experience throughout the entire room, not just localized in one spot.
J
I have my EX speakers mounted over head about 5-6 feet high above and behind the main listening position. This creates a more diffuse surround experience throughout the entire room, not just localized in one spot.
J
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Originally posted by jumbojp
I have a pair of these stands for my surround speakers. They are really nice for the money.
They will also fit 12AWG cable in the pole to hide it!
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=240-762
I have a pair of these stands for my surround speakers. They are really nice for the money.
They will also fit 12AWG cable in the pole to hide it!
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=240-762
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Thanks for all the suggestions!
I'll narrow the question down now...
First, a few facts...
1) Wall mounting is not an option due to apt. lease and/or plaster walls.
2) A fairly significant (weight/sturdiness) is needed IMO for the B&W 601s
Thus, I will need to place the surrounds on stands. The main option, simply b/c I'm familiar with the stand, is use a 24" stand that places the tweeters at or slightly above ear level, but will result in the woofers partially obstructed by the back of the couch.
I'm a little leary of getting a stand much higher due to the size and weight of the 601s. So in everyone's opinion am I better off placing the surrounds on higher stands and sacrafice some stability or stick with the slightly obstructed set up?
I'll narrow the question down now...
First, a few facts...
1) Wall mounting is not an option due to apt. lease and/or plaster walls.
2) A fairly significant (weight/sturdiness) is needed IMO for the B&W 601s
Thus, I will need to place the surrounds on stands. The main option, simply b/c I'm familiar with the stand, is use a 24" stand that places the tweeters at or slightly above ear level, but will result in the woofers partially obstructed by the back of the couch.
I'm a little leary of getting a stand much higher due to the size and weight of the 601s. So in everyone's opinion am I better off placing the surrounds on higher stands and sacrafice some stability or stick with the slightly obstructed set up?
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The ideal height for rear surround speakers is standing ear level.
The ideal height for rear surround speakers is standing ear level.
That's my preference too--a little higher.
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Jpalm,
Since wall mounting is not an option, your best bet would be to get a decent set of speaker stands then try a few different positions and see what sounds best to you.
If you are just going for best sound in the sweet spot speakers directly on the side at ear height or a bit higher should give you the best results.
If you want a wider listening area, I would put the speakers behind the listening area and raised quite a bit.
J
Since wall mounting is not an option, your best bet would be to get a decent set of speaker stands then try a few different positions and see what sounds best to you.
If you are just going for best sound in the sweet spot speakers directly on the side at ear height or a bit higher should give you the best results.
If you want a wider listening area, I would put the speakers behind the listening area and raised quite a bit.
J