RTi-A Series Floorstander Wall Distance
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I am looking at the Polk RTiA series speakers for HT/Music usage, particularly the A7 and A9 for mains with a CSi A6 center. My current room is a small 10x15 guest room, but the room size is going to get larger when I move. I recognize that the floorstanders are likely overkill right now.
If I choose the A7 or A9, what would be a general distance from the wall to keep them? I noticed in the Liam Neeson Polk article that his were pretty much on the wall.
I have listened to other brands I like and put together multiple plans based on the sounds I actually enjoyed, but I am leaning towards the Polks right now. The A9 concerns me because it is a massive speaker and I likely cannot keep it more than a couple of inches from the wall right now.
I currently have a Marantz 5003 which is rated at 90w/ch on paper. My subwoofer is undecided, but there will be one. Is it pointless to have the A9 with the subwoofer, given the speaker has 3 of it's own woofers? How does that compare to the A7 with only two woofers and one midrange?
Sorry for all the questions. Just want to clear things up a little before I pull the trigger.
If I choose the A7 or A9, what would be a general distance from the wall to keep them? I noticed in the Liam Neeson Polk article that his were pretty much on the wall.
I have listened to other brands I like and put together multiple plans based on the sounds I actually enjoyed, but I am leaning towards the Polks right now. The A9 concerns me because it is a massive speaker and I likely cannot keep it more than a couple of inches from the wall right now.
I currently have a Marantz 5003 which is rated at 90w/ch on paper. My subwoofer is undecided, but there will be one. Is it pointless to have the A9 with the subwoofer, given the speaker has 3 of it's own woofers? How does that compare to the A7 with only two woofers and one midrange?
Sorry for all the questions. Just want to clear things up a little before I pull the trigger.
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The farthest out you can get them, given the space. Near wall placement enhances bass; bringing speakers out enhances imaging. I seriously doubt you'll need bass enhancement in a 10x15 room with towers.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
