How big is your .......???

jayman_1975
jayman_1975 Posts: 672
edited March 2008 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
"SWEETSPOT"?? I was noticing lately that my "sweetspot" is quite small. Man that sounds bad.lol. I have to pretty much sit in the exact right spot in order for 2 channel to sound correct. If i move my head to one side or the other by even 6 inches...everything goes to hell...sonically that is. Has anyone noticed this at all?
Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
Arcam CD37
Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
Vandersteen V2W
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,184
    edited February 2008
    Everybody should have noticed this with speakers. Some are more forgiving, some are......well, don't move. Sit back and enjoy.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,858
    edited February 2008
    I installed seat belts on my couch ;) keeps me right in place...
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  • tecmo04
    tecmo04 Posts: 421
    edited March 2008
    Who cares about other people? as long as you get the throne, all is good in the kingdom!
    My Stuff
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  • Deadof_knight
    Deadof_knight Posts: 980
    edited March 2008
    The mans throne is the only thing important in the room screw everybody else
    :cool: " He who dies with the most equipment wins Right ? "

    Denon 3300 Adcom 535 BBe w/sub out 1 pr 4.6s 2 pr of 4 jrs Recent additions Samsung Lns-4095D LCD, Samsung hd-960 DVD, Monster HT-5000 Power center    ,HPSA-1000 18" sealed DiY home sub.:D
    Black Laquer 1.2tl's w/ upgraded x-overs and Tweets BI-Amped with 2 Carver tfm-35's Knukonceptz 10ga cables
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited March 2008
    Well i was more worried about wearing out a spot on the leather than hurting everyone elses feelings...lol.
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited March 2008
    jayman_1975 wrote: »
    Well i was more worried about wearing out a spot on the leather than hurting everyone elses feelings...lol.

    I'm not a large guy 5'5" about 150lbs and I have actually worn a dent in my couch where my sweet spot is. It's the only place I listen from. So it will happen. The couch is older and needs to be replaced anyways.....but it will happen eventually
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2008
    I give visitors to the Shed a lap ride in the sweet spot, when finished I typically discard them in the corner.

    RT1
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited March 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    That's why I have 16 6.5" drivers and 8 tweeters firing at my head ;)

    Do you really have them aimed directly at your head? Boy...i don't have mine aimed at my head at all...if they were..it wouldn't sound right to me. If i were to draw a straight line from my tweeter to the wall behind my couch...the line would hit about 3.5 ft on either side of my ears.
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited March 2008
    Since my tweeters disperse 320 degrees. I have to admit that I have a Big one, but I don't let it get to my head. :)
    Venom
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited March 2008
    Well, being I have 5 ears........
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    H9, My **** probably weighs half of you, LOL; I broke my recliners seat cushion one day by slamming down a little too hard.

    A couple polkies that been to my house can confirm that my chair will swallow up a small person, LOL

    But, it's the best chair in the house!!!!!
    Yes, I needed help getting out of that chair.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2008
    Deadof_knight wrote: »
    The mans throne is the only thing important in the room screw everybody else

    Signature material there folks.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited March 2008
    Deadof_knight wrote: »
    The mans throne is the only thing important in the room screw everybody else

    Seems my son has figured that out too so me and him gotta fight for the good seat. He's only 12 and he figures it's his.
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,623
    edited March 2008
    Guess where I sit :rolleyes:
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  • Lowell_M
    Lowell_M Posts: 1,660
    edited March 2008
    heiney9 wrote: »
    I'm not a large guy 5'5" about 150lbs and I have actually worn a dent in my couch where my sweet spot is. It's the only place I listen from. So it will happen. The couch is older and needs to be replaced anyways.....but it will happen eventually

    Might be from Doug or I sitting in it..... Ok, maybe it was from me....
    HT
    RTi70 mains
    CSi30 center
    RTi28 Rears
    Velodyne CHT-12
    H/K AVR-247
    ADCOM GFA-7000
    Samsung PN58B860
    Playstation 3
    2-Channel
    Polk Audio LSi15's
    Rotel RCD-1072
    Nakamichi CA-5 Pre
    ADCOM GFA-555
    Signal Cable Analog II IC's
    Signal Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
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  • honda cber
    honda cber Posts: 267
    edited March 2008
    Polkitup2 wrote: »
    Guess where I sit :rolleyes:
    but how do you entertain the ladies?
    a
    gear list:
    1 down, 4 up....
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited March 2008
    Polkitup2 wrote: »
    Guess where I sit :rolleyes:


    In the kitchen??
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2008
    whats that device in between those fine looking speakers Polkitup??

    RT1
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  • License2ILL
    License2ILL Posts: 71
    edited March 2008
    Your setup reminds me of the old Maxell tape commercials....cool.
    The SL2000wc wow what a predicament!!!!!:D Order one today.......1-800-429-5423 for direct orders with anyone of the elite ee guys that frequent this forum.
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