Dipole Asymmetry


I am considering purchase of a pair of Martin Logan Summit X speakers. In my room, I am somewhat constrained for speaker placement. I could place the speakers about 3-4 feet off the front wall. My main concern is my audio rack would be placed directly behind the left speaker, while there would be nothing placed behind the right speaker. How detrimental would this asymmetry be on sound quality?
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Showing 2 responses by kalali

If it were me I wouldn't worry about it too much. You could try putting a diffuser panel (as opposed to absorption) behind the other speaker to even out the reflections compared to the rack. The GiK suggestion is a great one. If it matters (to you), they even sell real nice DIY kits to save a few $.

maplegrovemusic,

Same thing happened to me. I was doing a double blind listening test with a couple of friends comparing interconnects. My wife happened to step behind my left Aerius i speaker to switch on the little spot light on the floor and my buddy raised his hand thinking I changed the interconnect....Incredible...(OK, if you thought I was serious, I have a bridge to sell)..

Sorry, just could not resist.