Speaker placement is THE most important part of home stereo. I guess I better add IMHO, before I come under attack for speaking in 'absolute' terms.
I tired every so-called formula for placement. Each had it's good points. I measured to within 1/4 inch. Trying to get it exact is hard with spikes on a carpet.
Then a few weeks ago, I read on this site I think, that the best place for your listening position is when the speaker forward axis cross right in front of your face. So I got my laser pen and did it. leaving the toe-in as it was and just adjusted the chair. I moved it a little over 2 ft back. WOW! It was like getting new speakers. I am not too much into describing sound effects. But, the soundstage is wider with a lot more depth. Detail was greatly improved. I not only got what was up front but, also the folks behind the front guys. Great detail. It also seems as if I can play my system louder without overloading the room. And this was not a one time thing, it's still that way. I may have been near-field before. It's true what they say when it comes to speaker placement, factions of an inch do matter.
Cheers
I tired every so-called formula for placement. Each had it's good points. I measured to within 1/4 inch. Trying to get it exact is hard with spikes on a carpet.
Then a few weeks ago, I read on this site I think, that the best place for your listening position is when the speaker forward axis cross right in front of your face. So I got my laser pen and did it. leaving the toe-in as it was and just adjusted the chair. I moved it a little over 2 ft back. WOW! It was like getting new speakers. I am not too much into describing sound effects. But, the soundstage is wider with a lot more depth. Detail was greatly improved. I not only got what was up front but, also the folks behind the front guys. Great detail. It also seems as if I can play my system louder without overloading the room. And this was not a one time thing, it's still that way. I may have been near-field before. It's true what they say when it comes to speaker placement, factions of an inch do matter.
Cheers