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Increasing height of stand-mount -- what to expect

I'd like to increase the height of my stand mount loudspeakers, perhaps by putting something on the floor and then setting the spiked stands atop that piece of stone or whatever. (They are dedicated stands, so I'd not want to put something between them and the speakers.) What I'm after mostly is getting the tweeter more on a level with my ears, but I'm wondering if increasing the height of the speakers would have other effects, mucking with the bass, for example.
Yes, I know I could just try it out and listen to find out what happens, but I'm wondering if there's some rule of thumb, something to anticipate.
Thanks.
-- Howard
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peterayer
1,382 posts
 
Can you adjust the height of your listening seat? If you temporarily try an
adjustable office chair, you could slide it around for the best integration of bass
and also adjust the height for the smoothest, most balanced sound. I would try
that first to see if you hear a difference. I have found it does, so much so that
when my 6'-5" buddy comes over, he removes the cushion of my sofa
before he sits to listen as the sweet spot is designed specifically for my ear
height.
peterayer
1,382 posts
 
Can you adjust the height of your listening seat? If you temporarily try an adjustable office chair, you could slide it around for the best integration of bass and also adjust the height for the smoothest, most balanced sound. I would try that first to see if you hear a difference. I have found it does, so much so that when my 6'-5" buddy comes over, he removes the cushion of my sofa before he sits to listen.
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