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#17437 - 02/25/08 10:27 PM surround speaker placement opinions
UMtiger Offline
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Registered: 03/06/06
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Loc: Memphis, TN
Hey Guys, I haven't been around in awhile but I would like any and all opinions on my inquiry. I know the standard placement for surround speakers as most recommend, but I cannot do that. Here are my two options, which would you do? Keep in mind I have a 20 ft vaulted ceiling.

1. slightly behind and at ear level
2. slightly behind and 8 ft above ear level

Thanks for any responses and I hope to visit more often. I am also very pleaed with my 990/7500.

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#17438 - 02/26/08 04:44 AM Re: surround speaker placement opinions
E'pin Sen Ob Offline
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Registered: 05/04/05
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Loc: USA
Why not just try them both and go from there. That's what I would do in such a case. Give each position several days worth of playtime to become familiar with how the speakers sound in each location. After that I would try moving them back and forth (if possible) to see which location works best.
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#17439 - 02/26/08 12:32 PM Re: surround speaker placement opinions
gonk Offline
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When talking about ear level, are you thinking of ear level while sitting or ear level while standing? I'd be partial to ear level while standing or perhaps the 8 feet above ear level while sitting.

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#17440 - 02/26/08 06:22 PM Re: surround speaker placement opinions
UMtiger Offline
Gunslinger

Registered: 03/06/06
Posts: 59
Loc: Memphis, TN
Thanks for the replies. Ear level now is while sitting, so I will try the above option next.
Just give me a shout anytime.

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