Monitor 30 speaker stands 36" or 42"

Jesse22
Jesse22 Posts: 60
edited February 2011 in Speakers
So I am moving my monitor 30's to the rears and wall mounting is not an option. my ear height is right around 3' when sitting on the couch maybe 3-4" higher.
For 5.1 would 36" stands put them high enough or should I go with 42",

These are the 36" stands
http://www.standsandmounts.com/sanusnaturalfoundations36inchspeakerstandsnf36b.aspx

These are the 42" stands
http://www.amazon.com/Gator-Cases-Monitor-stands-pair/dp/B001UNWLN0/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t



Any other ideas for stands are appreciated. I have searched the forum for stands before. I know wall mounting is favored.
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  • dwd999
    dwd999 Posts: 8
    edited February 2011
    The stands should be at whatever height that places the tweeters at ear level, since they have the most limited directionality. So that 42" sound like they're too high.
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  • Jesse22
    Jesse22 Posts: 60
    edited February 2011
    But aren't rears supposed to have higher placement than the fronts so tweeters should be at least 12" above ears? That is what I have read surfing the forums
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    Monitor 30s
    Monitor 40s Series II
    Klipsch RW-12D
    Onkyo TX-SR308
    Samsung 46" LED-LCD
    Samsung BD-C5500 (Don't Recommend)
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited February 2011
    Why don't you stack milk crates or something at 36" for one movie and 42" for the same movie (or another) and pick whatever sounds best to you.

    I've always used the tweeter-at-ear-level rule for my fronts and center, however I've always had slightly better results with the surrounds higher than ear level. Again, that was just my personal preference.
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  • Jesse22
    Jesse22 Posts: 60
    edited February 2011
    Yeah I might have to give that a try, I was hoping to get stands before I pick up my fronts on Saturday.
    Polk CS1 Series II
    Monitor 30s
    Monitor 40s Series II
    Klipsch RW-12D
    Onkyo TX-SR308
    Samsung 46" LED-LCD
    Samsung BD-C5500 (Don't Recommend)
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited February 2011
    Jesse22 wrote: »
    Yeah I might have to give that a try, I was hoping to get stands before I pick up my fronts on Saturday.

    Better to experiment with things before just settling with something. You'll always kick yourself later wondering 'what if'...
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  • Jesse22
    Jesse22 Posts: 60
    edited February 2011
    True, like what if I could afford new speakers every month....
    Polk CS1 Series II
    Monitor 30s
    Monitor 40s Series II
    Klipsch RW-12D
    Onkyo TX-SR308
    Samsung 46" LED-LCD
    Samsung BD-C5500 (Don't Recommend)
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited February 2011
    Jesse22 wrote: »
    True, like what if I could afford new speakers every month....

    I'd like to take that budget and just buy some really good speakers every 6-8 months. What if though........:tongue:
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