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In Reply to: RE: Acoustic treatments and dipoles posted by Swamis Cat on April 03, 2016 at 10:24:59
For the record yes my Maggies stand approx 9' from the front wall; however the same wall shares a 3' deep entertainment center which occupies about 2/3rd's of said wall. So one could argue it's closer to 6' vs 9' (although there's a lot of nooks and crannies, (oh yeah I'm sure there's a lot happening back there acoustically).I've tried them in many different configurations ie different wall, close to wall, 'shoulder' to wall etc., but the current position seems to suit me both acoustically as well as aesthetically.
I had the pleasure of having both M3 Lover and photoguy over and they offered me excellent acoustical treatment advice. Initially my intent was not to turn this room (which started out as a family room) into a acoustic chamber but since all the kids are away at college I'm leaning more towards a more 'intelligent design'.
But the sound I'm hearing is incredible, I can't imagine it getting better. Yes I know, big screen TVs and glass doors are no friend to Maggies and discussions regarding covering them with a blanket, sheet, etc would only be considered during a 'Maggie day' scenario only.
Edits: 04/03/16 04/03/16Follow Ups:
As magnepan had showed at its show presentation using general absorption lets you place the speakers close to the wall. The cost is in some of the depth that the backwave provides if it is sufficiently delayed relative to the direct wave.
Diffusion allows you to place the speakers 3-4 ft from the front wall. Irregular surfaces like stuffed bookcases with staggered items in it will do some diffusion for you. However, if you are a "sonar" listener, like our Josh here then you will pick out the major shapes of the front wall surface. Like a large piece of furniture or a mantle piece.
For GL's room, I think the fake ficus is the most effective and convenient diffusion device.
The other solution is simply longer distances to the front wall and readjustment of sidewall reinforcement to retain dynamic performance on a power response basis (i.e. speaker + reflections vs direct wave), as you reduce it when you distance the speakers from the front wall. In a multiamp setup you can readjust relative driver levels to compensate - so long as your amp speaker combo retains headroom - not that easy to do in a large room...
That large entertainment center was there when GL invited us over to hear his 20.1s. And yes, they must foreshorten the speaker-to-wall distance. But as his photo show the many details to the woodwork surely provide some diffraction. So it is not like he has a second wing-wall 6' back.
But whatever the distance, they sound simply wonderful and it is easy to see why he is so pleased.
"You can't know what the "best" is unless you have heard everything, and keep in mind that given individual tastes, there really isn't any such thing." HP
Ah thank you for the kind words, I have regular 20s not the 20.1 ;)
I'm looking to do another Maggie day some time in the near future
These are 20's? Looks awesome.
I have never really heard a properly sized and set up pair of twenties, just audio salons with them stuck in too small of rooms.
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