Is my listening geometry too small?


I have Axiom 22Ti speakers (TMM type) on 15 " stands.
As my room is very small, I have to sit very close to speakers.

Speaker are about 6-7' apart, each of them are a few feet from side and rear wall (equatorial triangle).

I toe them in a bit. (I try toe them in a lot, but feel that it's too bright.)

Is my sitting setup to small to obtain good sound stage and sound quality?

I listen to mostly vocal and chamber musics with some pop/rock and classical. I listen to moderate level, not lound at all.

I would like to hear some thought before putting lot of effort to rearrange my room.

Thanks a lot,

Ake
ake

Showing 1 response by rlmm

The above observations are all correct and give good sound advice. I have been plagued by problematic rooms and acoustic situations for many years. Try a few of these and see if you get any better results. Make very small adjustments at a time inches not feet. Start your set-up from the rear wall first for good bass support and depth. Move speakers apart until center fill falls away. If center fill erodes, move them a little closer together. Adjust listening position according to best results. Try speakers on different walls if possible for best results. Try speakers pointing straight ahead and then toe-in just and inch or two per adjustment. Other mathematical and acoustic information is available on the net. Hope this helps. It's worth the trouble if you get it right!