speaker height

comet91
comet91 Posts: 56
edited March 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
should your speakers be tweeters be at ear level when you sit in the sweet spot. if they what could you use to bring them up to that height.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    edited March 2007
    Yes. I don't know, speaker stands maybe. ;)

    What speakers are you using?
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited March 2007
    Definitely speaker stands.

    General rule is ear level. I personally have found that a little above ear level gives a more open effect yet slightly below ear level makes for a more coherent sound stage.

    Just experiment and go with what your prefer.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2007
    I like the middle of the speaker to be ear level. I believe that's how most manufacturer's envision their position and thus their design.
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  • Chicomoralessxm
    Chicomoralessxm Posts: 417
    edited March 2007
    Bose lifestyle.hmm more like impotent.........just a side thought lol:) :D:D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2007
    Sit on some phone books first to see if you like the sound you get. If you like it, then go with speaker stands.
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  • comet91
    comet91 Posts: 56
    edited March 2007
    the speakers are linn keilidh they are 2' 8" high
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited March 2007
    If you can't bring them up try tilting the front end up an inch or two.The tweeter at ear level thing is a general rule,not in stone.I enjoy sitting on the floor the best.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
    edited March 2007
    A couple of empty beer cases stacked up should give you the height you need. Start with PBR and if you don't like the sound try Bud or something :D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2007
    i might try some 7" stands with a 3 degree tilt, works great for the older Polk Monitors and will give you a bit of a poor mans real time alignment.

    Doro has an old thread if you search on how to build some.

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