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Distance from M80s
#399113 12/04/13 09:57 PM
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I am curious to know how it would change things to place my towers 1/3 into my room and sit 2/3 back in the room. This would place them 7' from the front wall and the back of the main row of seats 7' from the back wall.
Reclined I would only be +/-8'6" away from my new towers...

To date I've never been this close to them while listening.

Is this a foolish pursuit or one that's worth considering?
2.0 and 7.1 have equal weight in this consideration...



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brwsaw #399114 12/04/13 10:09 PM
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Try it! You'll be able to answer it better practically in less time and better than we can hypothetically.


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I know.
I was hoping to avoid the work...



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A good rule of thumb is to adjust the front distance apart in order to form a triangle from your 8'6" point. There are of course so many variables but it is a good starting option.


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The equilateral triangle is the ideal, is there a generally accepted compromise when you don't want to be or can't be this close to your L/C/R?



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you would adjust the delay(distance) and levels to account for the seating position.


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yep



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It isn't really considered a "compromise", but opinions on how far to sit from the main speakers vary from slightly less than their separation(my preference)to about 1.5 times their separation.


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