I searched for this topic but didn't find anything, if it's been asked before I apologize. For now the speakers I just purchased (Velodyne CHT Front Row) will not mount correctly to my speaker stands in the proper upright position. The mounting screw on the rear of the speaker will only attach to my speaker stands if I flip the speakers upside down. Yes I know I need better speaker stands and that will come in the future, but for now I was wondering if there is any sound difference in mounting the speakers upside down. Thanks.

The lows will drip out of the tweeter.

The lows will drip out of the tweeter.

ROTFLMFAO!!! :D

OK, now for a serious answer.

It is generally accepted that preferred speaker placement sets the tweeter at or near ear level in the listening position. This supposedly helps set the most realistic soundstage.

Speaker design tends to reflect this understanding, placing the tweeter higher up.

Try it, if you don't like it, put it back right side up.

The Onkyo 790 speakers has the center channel almost identical to the left and right, except it's laid out lengthwise, with the woofers to the sides of the tweeter rather than above and below it. Since the tweeter is in the center of that particular one, as long as it's shooting towards your ear, I can't imagine the speaker cares how it's arranged.

Agreed with Schwingding.

Sorry I was not trying to take the piss out of your question as I do understand the concern about your speakers. That comment had me in tears laughing.

The worst that could happen is if you don't like the sound you know that you will replace your stands in the future so it will be correct. Ideally tweeters are at ear level.

Is there anything else you could set your speakers on? Creativity always works sometimes.

The satellites are 8.5" high. Put either end up it won't make a bit of difference.

Of course if you wear one of those steel neck/back braces used for Civil War era photos, and have a golden ear, you may notice a difference. :)

The Onkyo 790 speakers has the center channel almost identical to the left and right, except it's laid out lengthwise, with the woofers to the sides of the tweeter rather than above and below it. Since the tweeter is in the center of that particular one, as long as it's shooting towards your ear, I can't imagine the speaker cares how it's arranged.Sorry. With the array horizontal, the dispersion will be irregular and reduced in the horizontal plane. There is a reason most speakers are vertical.

Someone better tell Yamaha's YSP-1000, then. :mad:

Someone better tell Yamaha's YSP-1000, then. :mad:Well, that's not an MTM, is it? Besides, that one has so many interference issues that it becomes a 'feature.' :rolleyes:

I know, I was joking.

Each speaker will have its characteristic polar radiation patterns in the vertical and horizontal planes. Outputs from the woofer and tweeter will interact depending on the crossover design. You can bet the loudspeaker will perform optimally in its usual upright position. Placing the loudspeaker lengthwise will be most problematic and will exhibit significant lobing in its polar radiation. Placing the loudspeaker upside down may be less optimal than upright position. If possible, doing so should be avoided.

Just stick with manufacturer's recommendations on placement. Get suitable stands.

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