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Setup Speakers Along Long Wall?

Just moved into new house and was gifted by my wife a 121/2’x23’ room with 7’-101/2’ sloping ceilings. I’ve been putting together a system, which so far consists of Technics 1200G/Hana ML, Sutherland 20/20 LPS, Audioquest interconnect/speaker cables, i7Roon Core NUC, iFi Zen Streamer and Shunata power cables and conditioner.

Unfortunately, every turntable position other than against the wall 7’ in front of speakers results in horrible cartridge bass/room interaction. Against the wall either requires 15’ speaker cables, or a balanced phono preamp and 12’ balanced interconnects.

So, here is my two part question. Better long interconnects, or speaker cables?

Second question. What downside is there to placing my listening position against the long wall? Currently, 7’ from short wall.

vonhelmholtz

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curiousjim
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In my last home, I used the long wall and ran the speaker cables under the floor. I’m a firm believer in not going long with interconnects, unless you are using XLR. And then only if there is no other choice. 
I did notice the lack of sidewall reflection and I grew to like it.

All the best.

JD

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curiousjim
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Just looked at your setup. Nice equipment! After looking again at the picture, I would definitely cover the window with something and after your bass traps come, take a couple of those absorbers and place them on the ceiling above the speakers. Maybe a bookshelf or two or something on the right wall? 

Did you do any calibration when you setup the Subs in the new room?

All the best.

JD

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