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Speaker Placement for small room???

Trying to spend some time with my system to make sure I have it set up as well as possible in my room before taking additional steps to "treat" the room.

My problem is that I have a very small room 9'W x 12'D. I have book shelves along one wall that stick out about 14", not sure if that counts as wall when placing the speakers or not. I have tried the measurements on the Cardas website and they seem to have me sitting about 3-4 feet from the speakers which seems a little strange. So,

1. Are the cardas calculations for a minimum sized room?
2. When calculating the distance from the wall, should i calculate from the wall or the bookshelves?
3. Is there a minimum amount of separation for speakers? Currently they are approx. 4' apart which seems a little close.

I am driving Totem Model 1 sig's with a bryston integrated amp.

Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
audioman999

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seditious3
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Every speaker is different, so there's no set response. However, I would place these speakers at least 1 foot from the rear wall (or the books on the shelf). Put them on stands if you can, as opposed to a shelf.

I would start with them about as far apart as you are sitting from the midpoint between them. Get used to that sound for a day or two, and then move them in each 6 inches. Repeat as necessary, and eventually the image should snap into focus. Try using well-recorded acoustic music for this. You'll know it when you hear it.
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