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Optimal Speaker Placement

I would like to know others thoughts on optimal distance between speakers as well as distance to listening position. I currently have my speakers 9' apart and they are 10' from the listening position. I am fortunate to have a large room and do not have any sidewall or rear wall issues. I am using Vienna Acoustics Mahler speakers which are full range speakers that project a large soundstage. My speaker cables are short and with my current equipment positioning I do not have the ability to test putting them closer without changes in cabling. The speakers do sound good as is but my concern is that they may be too far apart and I am missing some focus. Any thoughts on this subject would be appreciated.
dmailer

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erniec
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Dmailer,

I am familiar with the Mahlers as well as the Beethovens whic I own. VA and Sumiko both recommend wide placement; their rule of thumb is about 70% of your room's width. My friend who owns the Mahlers has about 11 feet spacing between the speakers with great results. My Beethovens are about the same as yours 9ft, and I sit about 10 ft from tne speakers. and I suspect that they may sound as good or better with wider spacing. BTW you have a great speaker.
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