Special probelm with rear speakers placement

Posted by Scott A. Avery [IP: 207.172.60.152] on January 09, 1999 at 10:52:26:

In Reply to: Special probelm with rear speakers placement posted by Roy Miu on January 08, 1999 at 10:30:52:

I don't think your room shape is that unusual. Mine is just the same. You should be getting a pretty good stereo image because of the open area behind your listening position (fewer reflections). My surround speakers are directly to the sides of the couch, and up against the wall. They are aimed a few degrees backwards into the dining area so that I don't get the direct sound. Of course I have to turn up the power to the surrounds a few decibels to match the sound levels from all 5 speakers.

Is it possible for you to put your speakers on the side walls? Consider moving your couch closer to the TV, or placing the speakers higher up if there are obstacles.

If you are adamant about having the speakers behind you, consider putting a sofa table behind the couch. You can put the speakers on the table directly or just put a plant on the table and the speakers on stands to either side. This will make the speakers less obtrusive to your home decor.

: My rear surround speakers are currently placed on the floor behind the couch, which is the main listening/viewing area, and firing towards the ceiling. The rear surround speakers is a pair of Mission 751 - bookshelf.

: The reasons for this peculiar placement are due to my odd shaped room and lack of available space to mount them on walls or put them on stands. There is 9x13 square feet of space behind the couch but it is reserved for the dining area.

: My question is should the rear surround speakers be placed in this manner? Will it mess up the rear surround "soundstage"? It might be useful to note my receiver is capable of DD and DTS. Is there any alternative other than relocating my AVs to another room or move to another apartment more condusive for AV enjoyment?

: Thanks in advance.

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