Speaker set up for more than 1 person


I have my system set up perfectly for a single person sweet spot. Near field about 9 feet from my speakers. But if I move even slightly off center the soundstage moves and one of the speakers dominates. If I have a couple friends over how can I arrange my speakers so we can all get a good soundstage with centered imaging? Move my speakers closer together? 

maprik

Showing 2 responses by erik_squires

Most commercial speakers are not meant to be pointed directly at one's head, so they do sound better with little or no toe in for a wide variety of listening positions.

Generally there are 2 schools of thought. One, to use more directional speakers pointed into the room.  This way as you get closer to one side you hear it less.  I understand the theory but have never heard it used successfully.

The other approach is to make speakers with wide and even dispersion, and point them forward instead of in.   I personally have heard this and like it.  Magico and Revel are excellent examples of speakers that give a wide sweet spot with little toe-in.