[meledward]

I have an entry level setup. With progressing it as money allows for the maximum benefit. I enjoy sitting back in the chair, sometimes with a book, sometimes with nothing and just listening as time allows.


If my room is 13x20. Is the optimal speaker placement 2' from any wall so Effectively I will have my speakers 9' apart? (13'-2'-2'). If I do this does that place the optimal seating somewhere around 7 to 9' back?


Am I going about this correctly?


The room is basically a blank slate (except existing doorways, fireplace, etc). Its my retreat from the family, though when I am in a good mood they can visit.


Current:

Polk M60's

Polk CS2

Yamaha-HTR-5940 (really don't like this thing)

Panasonic BDT110


Looking for a music sub

and new source/amp

 

[Knucklehead90]

There is no mathematical formula for setting speakers up in a given room. There are too many other interactions that negate that formula.


The best measuring equipment is your ears - use them. It might take a few days/weeks/months to find the best placement but experimentation will yield better results than any formula. I have a pair of Infinity IL40s that are (IMO) great sounding speakers. I've read many times how they'd sound best (rear ported) close to a wall - I've found the best bass response at about 3' off the wall - not the 12-18" off the wall as so many will tell you. They work for my ears placed there and thats all that counts.

 

[aazeez1975]

Try playing with the Room EQ software like REW. It will help you setup your speakers. But there is no formula, you need to listen to identify the benefits and shortfalls of any approach.