Directs for surrounds - how high?

I've changed my surrounds twice (from Atoms to Titans to Studio 20's) and have always been changing placement/heighth as time goes on.


Currently the speakers are on stands that are just above ear level for the tweeter. They are positioned towards each other angling frontwards a bit. I did this as a compromise between HT and DVD-A.

I think its sounds good for both. YMMV.


All you can do is try a few different ways and see what sounds best in your setup.

edit sorry, I forgot to mention the surrounds are about 2' behind and away from the couch.

I have mine slightly behind the seating area and a little above your ear level facing each other. This is for home theater as I don't have a SACD or DVD-A player yet. Positions may want to change a little when I do. But I found it to be better than behind and facing forward a little. Again this is alot easier if you just play with position yourself and see what is best for you.