I would sit as near field as you can to eliminate room reflections. You can also use free standing acoustic panels close (4’ish) to the speakers to catch the sound before it bounces around the room. This will work well on the open side and behind your listening position.
Confused with size of speaker to get when placed along long wall in large room
I have a large open living space approximately 22’ deep x 50’ long x 13’ high. A combined space arranged from left to right with the living room, dining room, and kitchen. I am confused as to what size speakers I should be looking at. The listening area in the living room, is about a third of the entire space, approx. 22’ deep x 16’ long x 13’ high, open on the right to the dining area and kitchen.
My question is, is my listening room considered 22’ x 16’ x 13’, or is it 22’ x 50’ x 13’?
I currently have Klipsch Cornwall speakers setup in a 3’ x 12’ alcove in the living area, along the long 50’ wall. While happy with the Cornwalls, I want to try new non-horn speakers. The Cornwalls are about 10’ apart, and 10’ from the listening position. I don’t often listen at loud volumes. Mostly low 70’s dB.
The sidewall on the left is mostly glass, but damped by thick drapes. The sidewall on the right I guess would be practically non-existent, being so open.
My gut tells me that speakers like the Perlisten s7t, ProAc K8, Magico A5, are the correct size. Something like an Audio Note AN-E sp, or Gershman Grand Avant Garde, are too small.
Thanks for any insight in advance.