ATC SCM19 V2 Recommendations.

I recently purchased a pair of ATC SCM19 speakers and I just wanted to pick some brains.

I am not interested in advice on different speakers or very expensive options.

I am recently retired, on a fixed income and buy mostly used.

What I would like to get is some options for speaker cables, speaker stands, speaker placement and synergy with my current components.

My room is 12' x 18' x 9' and the speakers need to be placed on the 18' wall.

My current setup includes the following:

Musical Fidelity M6si integrated (220 w @ 8 ohms)

Tellurium Black speaker cables

Lumin D1 Streamer

Denafrips Ares II DAC

Distributed bass array with (2) Rel T5, (1) Rel T7i and (1) SVS SB2000 subs

tony195401-24-2023 3:14am

elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,875 posts 01-24-2023 at 03:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have this test disc see track list, 1/3 octave test tones. It's gotten very expensive, I could probably find a less costly copy. Other test discs exist, just gotta search. Any suggestions from others?
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,875 posts 01-24-2023 at 02:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recommend buying s Sound Pressure Meter Set it up on a tripod, ear level, listening position. Then play test tones, measuring spl of each tone. Find best arrangement. Generally, tilt back so tweeters are aimed at seated ear level. Then toe-in so speakers are facing you directly. Both alter the angles of reflection regarding floor, ceiling, side walls. Alternate toe-in for listening with a friend. Aim right speaker at left chair; right speaker aimed at right seat. This gives fairly good imaging of both sides and center. Closer to the speaker your side's volume, but more direct radiation/volume from other side, works!