RE: I agree

RE: I agree

Posted by Kody (A) on September 29, 2016 at 15:11:27

In Reply to: I agree posted by genungo on September 29, 2016 at 11:27:12:

genungo,

I didn't want headphones. I want a nice sounding system that I can share with my family and guests. Most people think that buying loudspeakers is straight forward like buying a microwave oven. You buy it, bring it home, and plug it in. They don't understand the acoustical aspects - or even know they exist (this was me).

As well, most people with my current configuration would probably be perfectly happy (out of ignorance) and wouldn't give the degraded sound quality a second thought, or even realize that it's degraded. However, I research the hell out of everything, and now understand that my $1600 loudspeakers are not configured for optimal sound. But, I am working on this. I'm confident that there are steps I can take to get much better sound out of the X14As.

First, I need to get the speakers out of the corners. I just ordered some brackets from Amazon and they'll arrive tomorrow. I'll use them to move the speakers farther from the front wall, and out of the corners. They swivel 360 degrees, so I should be able to get the back of the speaker about 18" from the wall.

Also, while the room itself is 12'x 12', it is open to a large entry way and hallway. It's not a 12'x 12' closed bedroom. As well, there are four largish windows in the room that I want to treat with reasonably priced shades that will absorb some of the sound. At the moment they are covered with mini-blinds, which I assume are not doing me any sonic favors.

The floor is carpeted, and then has an additional 8'x 10' very thick shag carpet on top. So, I don't think I'm as bad off as I initially had led everyone to believe.

So, I know that my tweeters should be ear-level while I'm seated. However, can I move the speakers about a foot or so higher than this and angle the speakers down and at my ear without hurting the sound too much? I have young children.

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Topic - Speakers in Corners Help - Kody 09:23:44 09/29/16 (23)

RE: many bass traps are not very effective below 80Hz - dave789 16:20:12 10/02/16 (7)

RE: many bass traps are not very effective below 80Hz - Kody 09:29:24 10/04/16 (6)

RE: many bass traps are not very effective below 80Hz - Kody 09:36:29 10/04/16 (5)

RE: many bass traps are not very effective below 80Hz - Tre' 09:51:18 10/04/16 (4)

RE: many bass traps are not very effective below 80Hz - Kody 11:30:32 10/04/16 (3)

Point your speakers at the X... - genungo 12:56:18 10/04/16 (2)

RE: Point your speakers at the X... - Kody 13:17:13 10/04/16 (1)

Sounds like a plan! (nt - genungo 13:18:47 10/04/16 (0)

RE: Speakers in Corners Help - erik_sq 12:32:38 09/29/16 (0)

Those are active? Did you play with the settings?... - musetap 10:25:53 09/29/16 (0)

RE: Speakers in Corners Help - 6bq5 09:57:13 09/29/16 (0)

RE: Speakers in Corners Help - genungo 09:53:59 09/29/16 (11)

Since you are all PC based find a good parametric EQ plugin - G Squared 23:34:57 09/29/16 (0)

RE: Speakers in Corners Help - pictureguy 10:09:58 09/29/16 (9)

I agree - genungo 11:27:12 09/29/16 (8)

RE: I agree - Kody 15:11:27 09/29/16 (3)

Ah, the glimmer of hope! - genungo 16:56:46 09/29/16 (2)

RE: Ah, the glimmer of hope! - Kody 19:55:20 09/29/16 (1)

RE: "they sound amazing" - genungo 22:15:01 09/29/16 (0)

Its not always about comfort - Jack G 12:15:57 09/29/16 (1)

RE: Its not always about comfort - genungo 13:43:41 09/29/16 (0)

RE: I agree - pictureguy 11:59:54 09/29/16 (1)

RE: I agree - genungo 12:05:14 09/29/16 (0)

Follow Ups

RE: I agree - Kody 15:11:27 09/29/16 (3)

Ah, the glimmer of hope! - genungo 16:56:46 09/29/16 (2)

RE: Ah, the glimmer of hope! - Kody 19:55:20 09/29/16 (1)

RE: "they sound amazing" - genungo 22:15:01 09/29/16 (0)

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