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let's say we have a simple stereo setup, 2 speakers, a left and a right.....let's say they are placed 15' apart. should the listening position be around the "3rd point" of an equilateral triangle, guestimated at 13 feet out from the speaker array?
i have noticed better bass perception when my listening spot is well back(farther away) from a "perfect" triangle position. i know the room geometries make a bunch of difference; just wondering what opinions are on where to sit when listening to 2 piece stereo...

Oh good grief! That would depend on a lot of factors including room reflectivity, resonances, etc.

Some rooms are so bad that nearfield is the only option. Other rooms like the speakers at a 60 degree angle from you (pure off-axis response).

You need an experienced person to physically be there to answer that question

You need an experienced person to physically be there to answer that question

true. that ain't likely to happen. just thought there might be a general rule of thumb, despite vagaries in room dimensions. i do prefer the sound back when the room was heavily carpeted, but visual aesthetics sometimes have to win

Goto Walmart and get you a cal king comforter and throw it on the floor. Comfy.

nyazzip wrote:just thought there might be a general rule of thumb, despite vagaries in room dimensions.

No, sorry

I can recommend Floyd Toole's book, Sound Reproduction:
http://www.amazon.ca/Sound-Reproduction ... 0240520092

It's a real guide sans audiophool metaphysics. Ask for a copy @ your library

DeathRex wrote:Goto Walmart and get you a cal king comforter and throw it on the floor. Comfy.

'specially if you have a partner