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Any reason not to place stand mounted speakers upside down?

I ask because, for example, Harbeth perform best when the tweeters are at ear level, but I have some very good stands (Osiris!) that are taller than ideal. So, if I were to place them upside down...

Apparently Alan Shaw sees no problem, but points out that the bass would be boosted. I'd be interested to hear other views.

Cheers,

Tony
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geoffkait
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Then wouldn’t it be in reverse polarity then? I guess you could stand on your head then it would be in correct polarity. 
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It’s OK for you to trust your own ears. Just don’t expect me to trust your ears. 
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Pierre Spray of Mapleshade Studio oft opined the best listening position was actually sitting on the floor and I think he might have been right. So flipping the speakers on their head might work out very well after all. 
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