Speak/Stand Height

Mark2020
Mark2020 Posts: 8
edited September 2009 in Speakers
Hi All,

I'm looking to purchase stands for the Polk RTiA3's and I wanted to know what the best stand height is for this speaker. So far there seems to be two options, 23" and 30". At 23" the total height is 37" which is just about the height of the average tower speaker. At 30" the total height is 44".

What is the best height for the stand (RTiA3 is 14' tall)?

Thanks in advance.

Mark
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited September 2009
    Rule of thumb tweeter height should be at ear level when seated in your listening position. Which is why most towers are around 37". But as you can see that would not put all tower tweeters at ear level for all seating possibilities so it is a loose guide line.

    37"-44" is almost a wash, I would go with what gives them the most stability and fits your decor.
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited September 2009
    I've found it's best to set the tweeter at or just above ear level, so the 30" stand would be my choice.

    Welcome to the Club

    Jimmy
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  • Mark2020
    Mark2020 Posts: 8
    edited September 2009
    I decided to go with the 23" as it would give me the same height as the average tower speaker and because I have a lounging couch to watch movies and play my PS3 (low seating position). Thanks for your replies.

    Mark
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  • Krazyz1
    Krazyz1 Posts: 256
    edited September 2009
    There is a GREAT book you can buy online called " Get beter sound " by Jim Smith. Has won tons of awards for best set ups at CES functions. Per his book at siting position , tweeter pass line should be + - 3" of ear level. If needed build platform under listening chair to bring you into specs. Hope info helps. Karl
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