for me, it's about 2-2.5 ft higher than your ears (when seated at the LP); but if they're quite far from you, you can install them higher; i think it's mostly a matter of angle.
if they're too high, some directional sounds going to the surround will seem to be coming from too high in the room.

Last edited by J. B.; 05/04/12 09:33 PM.
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