I have used these two approaches (different proceedures, but similar at the core) to place monitors (GR Research Paradox 1) and my Linkwitz Orions in their rooms.
The "Iron Chef" method of speaker placement: http://db.audioasylum.com/mhtml/m.html?forum=speakers&n=215930&highlight=Iron+chef+speaker+setup&search_url=%2Fdefault.mpl%3Fsearchtext%3DIron%2Bchef%2Bspeaker%2Bsetup%26b%3DAND%26topic%3D%26topics_only%3DN%26author%3D%26date1%3D%26date2%3D%26slowmessage%3D%26sort%3Dscore%26sortOrder%3DDESC%26forum%3DALL Or the Master Set method: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=60819.0 Once you have done this a few times, it takes about an hour. The first time, maybe 3 hours. I run a tape measure to the rear wall behind the speaker and firmly tape it in place (or use weights) because the measurements need to be accurate to at least 1/16" (not kidding). Speaker movements are 1/8" at a time, and once in the zone you should make smaller 1/16" movements. At the end, you will have a great improvement in the bass (solid vs. boomy) and a remarkable improvement in clarity and coherence. The great surprise is that once you get it right, the sound is right for a large area (6-8 feet in my room) around the listening chair. My advice (based on long discussions on other forums) is: - don't waste time arguing that this is crazy, please just try it. - be patient when you first try this... as you move the first speaker out from the wall, you are listening for ALL of the bass notes to sound firm. Don't worry, just move the speaker out another 1/8" and try again. It's there, you'll find it. This is easier if your speakers deliver deep bass, a little harder if your monitors only go to 60Hz. I use this method for my speakers. In my experience (my equipment, my room, my speakers--small monitors and large dipoles) it works profoundly well, and I suggest that you give it a try. I don't have a lot of time to post... maybe I can get one off every 2-3 weeks... and I certainly don't have time to argue with folks who would rather argue than to try it. Pete -- psp ------------------------------------------------------------------------ psp's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=37712 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=93802 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
