Music for setting up speakers



Im setting up my 30yr old Martin Logan Sequel II’s. I followed some ML guidelines and it was pretty straight forward. They are 8’ apart and 8’ from me. I towed them in using a flashlight and beam reflection, it was pretty easy, same for the reflection to be sure one isnt tilted forward or backward more than the other.

I’ve been listening to some Tidal tracks and wondering what you listen to to confirm your setup is right for you.

I listened to some solo violin and cello, some folky vocals, some Led Zepp just because :0)

maybe music where instruments are easily located ect

Thanx
kgveteran

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I fear people missed that Yello and even XLO are a joke. Yello is mood music for unboxing. XLO is a great test CD. But really the music used is way down the list and hardly relevant. 

Speaker setup is first, put them where the tone, and bass response, are pleasant and smooth. It really does not matter what music is used, just so long as it has enough bass variety and enough vocals or instrumentals to be sure of getting a good midrange balance.  

Next step uses a tape measure, no music required. Adjust the speakers to be precisely equidistant and with symmetrical toe in. Finally, listen to lots of music and make very small adjustments to toe. More toe in, deeper image, more precise imaging. Less toe in, wider stage, less precise imaging. When done, double check with the tape measure to be sure they are still perfectly equidistant and symmetrical.

That is it. Done. No special music required at any step in the process. The music you play should be, as always, music you enjoy.
Is it possible someone missed one of the most blatant pop culture references of all time??! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLPu3Z6Tjg4
Life moves pretty fast. You don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSjS-iCPeW8&list=RDeLPu3Z6Tjg4&start_radio=1&rv=eLPu3Z6T...
The best music for unboxing and setting up is undoubtedly Yello, this is what I found most appropriate for my Moabs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jJkdRaa04g  

I would really recommend streaming only in extreme circumstances where the turntable is broken, someone stole all your records, etc.