[jmystikcfl]

I just got a set of Infinity Primus P363 floorstanding speakers to replace the previous poorly placed bookshelf speakers. Before I run Audyssey, I want to make sure I have them placed correctly. I have a rather large Broyhill entertainment center that consists of a large stand, the towers on either side and 2 bridges. Its all very heavy hardwood, no particle board or MDF. The center channel is on the bridge directly above the TV slanted slightly downward. The P363's have to be on either side of the entertainment center.


The question is, how far from the sides of the side towers should I place the speakers and should they be placed so the front is flush with the entertainment center or slightly back? Please be as specific as possible. Thanks for the input!

 

[jmystikcfl]

Anyone have any input? I'm planning on getting everything set and running the Audyssey calibration tonight. If it helps, the entertainment center is a Broyhill Toscana (very similar to the big Vantana with different trim and doors). The speakers are just about flush with the front of the side towers and about 2" out from the side. I plan on making sure they're even (because I'm OCD and if one is a half inch further from the side I'll notice and it'll bug me) and flush then running the calibration.

 

[primetimeguy]

 http://www.dolby.com/us/en/consumer/setup/connection-guide/home-theater-speaker-guide/index.html

 

[commsysman]

JOB 1 is to find the best-sounding placement for the main speakers in the room.


This means shutting off Audyssey and setting for front speakers only and trying a zillion different places until the imaging and bass sound the best.


It takes time, but it is the only way to get it right.


Get that done properly FIRST, and then the remaining speakers and the system can be dialed in, but once you have the best position for the speakers in the room, don't touch them (no matter what Audyssey says; it isn't always right!).


As any audio setup professional knows, there is no substitute for getting the physical placement of the main speakers right before you use software or anything else to fine-tune the system. Your EARS are the most sensitive tool you have.


One thing you have to do is make sure that the front of the speakers is in front of the front of the entertainment center, If you don't do that, you will get reflections you don't want.


You want the speakers to be at least as far apart as the distance from the speakers to the primary listening position. It sounds like you may have them too far apart and need to get them closer together.


In other words, if they are 7 feet apart (center to center), for example, then you want to sit at least 8 feet away from each speaker.

 

[jmystikcfl]



Quote:
Originally Posted by primetimeguy  /t/1517296/front-floorstanding-speaker-placement-question#post_24364731

http://www.dolby.com/us/en/consumer/setup/connection-guide/home-theater-speaker-guide/index.html

Thanks! I had looked at that before and repositioned my rear speakers to closer match the ideal setup. They don't mention anything about proximity to a large wooden box and how that affects the ideal setup.

Quote:
Originally Posted by commsysman  /t/1517296/front-floorstanding-speaker-placement-question#post_24364743


JOB 1 is to find the best-sounding placement for the main speakers in the room.


This means shutting off Audyssey and setting for front speakers only and trying a zillion different places until the imaging and bass sound the best.


It takes time, but it is the only way to get it right.


Get that done properly FIRST, and then the remaining speakers and the system can be dialed in, but once you have the best position for the speakers in the room, don't touch them (no matter what Audyssey says; it isn't always right!).


As any audio setup professional knows, there is no substitute for getting the physical placement of the main speakers right before you use software or anything else to fine-tune the system. Your EARS are the most sensitive tool you have.

One thing you have to do is make sure that the front of the speakers is in front of the front of the entertainment center, If you don't do that, you will get reflections you don't want.


You want the speakers to be at least as far apart as the distance from the speakers to the primary listening position. It sounds like you may have them too far apart and need to get them closer together.


In other words, if they are 7 feet apart (center to center), for example, then you want to sit at least 8 feet away from each speaker.

Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for, especially bringing them forward of the entertainment center. I thought that was case, but wasn't sure. Unfortunately, the entertainment center isn't going anywhere anytime soon. If I put the front speakers right next to the side towers they're about 8 ft apart center to center. Maybe a touch more. That should just about equal my viewing distance. The room is oddly shaped and very open to the rest of the house so speaker placement options are a little limited. Thanks for the input though. I'll turn off all the room correction and run a stereo signal and play around with them a bit.