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Component placement for open baffles?

Hey folks,

If I understand correctly, traditional box speakers radiate mostly forward, while panel and open baffle speakers radiate in a figure 8 pattern to the front and rear.

I also understand that open baffle speakers radiate far less to the left and right than do box speakers. 

Does that mean that component placement (a multi shelf rack) in between open baffles would have less of a negative affect sonically vs box speakers?

Thought I should ask around before experimenting from a wrong location to begin with. Much more time and effort moving the rack vs the speakers!

Also, I have read in several places that some people arrange their open baffles as close as half a foot from their corresponding side walls with no toe in. I just moved my open baffles to be exactly half a foot from the side walls so jury is still out on improvements, etc.

One thing I can notice is that the sound is different in many ways. Mostly in terms of sound stage and imagery. Still getting used to and enjoying the open baffle experience. 

Thanks and happy listening everyone!

 

 

hleeid

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hleeid OP
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The speakers are PureAudioProject Trio 15 Coax 10. 

The room is 12.5' x 38' with hardwood floors. This is the top floor so the ceiling has slants about 4' on either side running the long way.

There is just shy of 5' between the rear of each speaker and the front wall (one of the 12.5' walls). 

There is about 6" between speaker and side wall. Speakers are slightly toed in.

I have noticed a big difference when experimenting with varying distances from the front wall. Mostly in bass clarity. Gets bloated when approaching 3'.  Nice that they are light and easy to move around. 

These are my first open baffle speakers. What an experience! The scale in all directions is incredible! But not like things sound bigger than life.

The PureAudioProject site suggests 200 - 250 hours for break in. These are the first new speakers I bought and actually started tracking the break in time!

Didn't realize how long it took just to log 62 hours! I wanted to see if I can hear the difference rather than leave the system playing 24/7.

Still working out placement. But what a fun speaker to listen to!

hleeid OP
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What are you guys using for diffusion behind your OBs?

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