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Structural beam in middle of listening room

Hello,
Room is 13'X20' with a steel structural beam(covered with wood strips)11' from the short wall behind the speakers, Wilson Sophia 2 with Pass XA30.8 amp.
I am down to twp positions.
Either the speaker woofers 4' from the rear wall behind and 6' apart with the listening chair just in front of the column and 7' from the woofers, or the speakers 6' from the rear wall(per Cardas rec) and the listening chair 2' behind the column so I'm looking at the column. Aesthetics aside, would you expect any adverse sonic effects from the column in front of the listening position?
Thanks,
Joe

jferro

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gdnrbob
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I am no sound specialist, but I suggest trying any combination that is possible.
I, too, have an unusual listening situation and found my speaker placement to be 'unconventional', but it works.
The structural beam may be a problem, but I would start by listening. You can always add sound dampening/reflecting material later.
FWIW, the second position seems like it might work better. But, you should try it both ways.
You never know until you try...
BTW, I wish I had your speakers ;), the amp ain't bad either...
Bob
gdnrbob
4,411 posts
 
Jferro, have you tried any of the positions yet?
As far as the beam being distracting, I usually listen to music at night, preferrably with the lights off. That's when I can really 'see' the soundstage.
I have a pair of columns delineating the LR and DR and have my speakers placed just behind them between wall and column. Many would call it wrong, but they sound pretty good. Yes, I tried the placement suggestions for Cardas, and others, but this position not only fits the living space, but creates a pleasant sound stage.
gdnrbob
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Great!
I am glad the column isn't a problem.
Do you have subs? If so, you could probably move the speakers forward even more. Who is GIK?
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