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Post by novisnick on Jan 12, 2015 19:25:00 GMT -5
Are your speakers toed in for two channel listening? How much are they towed in? Are your main speakers used for HT as well? Do you move them for Two channel music? For a month I've had not toed my speakers at all, perpendicular! Sounds great, but I'll try moving them slowly back out. itll be hard to tell a difference because my of my room and treatments. What are your answers and opinions?? Do Tell!   |
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Post by aud on Jan 12, 2015 19:39:05 GMT -5
The Evil eyes on the toe look about right, or are they Horns
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Post by badong on Jan 12, 2015 20:30:27 GMT -5
Mine double as HT but I do not toe because even though the stereo image would be more focused and "deeper" I prefer the wider sound stage, and I have 6 seating positions laid out horizontally in front of the TV.
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Post by repeetavx on Jan 12, 2015 21:11:18 GMT -5
My home theater mains double as my 2.1 "reference" setup. They are toed in about 10 degrees. If I got rid of my center channel speaker and equipment rack, I know that I could improve my stereo image. But I don't want to have two setups. The setup I have now impresses me enough.
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Post by brubacca on Jan 12, 2015 21:22:43 GMT -5
Tv Room Slight toe
Stereo, Slightly more toe
Sorry no angles here, just a bit and just a bit more.
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Post by geebo on Jan 12, 2015 21:25:21 GMT -5
Mine are toed in about half way between no toe and aimed directly at the sweet spot.
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Post by djoel on Jan 12, 2015 21:31:36 GMT -5
Yes slightly toe in, into a V....This is the way I've done it for the longest time and I think it's the way it will always be..No if, but about it...
Djoel
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Post by lhracing on Jan 12, 2015 21:35:34 GMT -5
Mine are toed in about half way between no toe and aimed directly at the sweet spot. . Mine are very similar to geebo's. They seem to sound better not pointed directly at the sweet spot. |
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Post by hemster on Jan 12, 2015 22:27:47 GMT -5
Mine are toed in about half way between no toe and aimed directly at the sweet spot. Mine are very similar to geebo's. They seem to sound better not pointed directly at the sweet spot. Same here. I've tried to have them straight facing the back wall but although that opens up the soundstage and increases horizontal dispersion, the sound is a little more muddy and suffers from sidewall+rearwall reflections (despite having sound absorption panels... would be a lot worse without). The axes emanating from my front left & right speakers about 2 feet behind the listening position, precisely exactly at the midpoint of the middle seat. Yes, I have OCD. Maybe I don't and just worry about it. Wait, what if I have a serious case of OCD? Terminal perhaps?    |
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Post by novisnick on Jan 13, 2015 0:02:02 GMT -5
Mine are very similar to geebo's. They seem to sound better not pointed directly at the sweet spot. Same here. I've tried to have them straight facing the back wall but although that opens up the soundstage and increases horizontal dispersion, the sound is a little more muddy and suffers from sidewall+rearwall reflections (despite having sound absorption panels... would be a lot worse without). The axes emanating from my front left & right speakers about 2 feet behind the listening position, precisely exactly at the midpoint of the middle seat. Yes, I have OCD. Maybe I don't and just worry about it. Wait, what if I have a serious case of OCD? Terminal perhaps?   |
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Post by vneal on Jan 13, 2015 12:08:59 GMT -5
I use a slight toe. Like two inches in but there is not a definitive answer. Experiment and always go with your ears. I have found that the further you can locate your speakers from the front wall has a BIG effect on the sound
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Post by garbulky on Jan 13, 2015 12:17:56 GMT -5
Why yes, I have dipped my toe in to toeing in
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Post by onlyme on Jan 13, 2015 12:27:01 GMT -5
I was toeing in, directly pointed at the sweet spot, until serveral of the fine gentlemen here suggested trying other arraingments. Now the speakers are perfectly perpedicular to the back wall, and have been pulled out as far as I can realistically get them. Imaging and details abound!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2015 13:03:12 GMT -5
Yes about 30• for each speaker
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Post by garbulky on Jan 13, 2015 13:19:25 GMT -5
Mine are pointed slightly outside of my ears, not directly at it. Fantastic sound but boy I tell you what, my speakers are pretty sensitive to toeing in and sound pretty different depending on minute adjustments.
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Post by thepcguy on Jan 13, 2015 13:21:55 GMT -5
yes, camel toe... sorry, can't help it |
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Post by monkumonku on Jan 13, 2015 13:34:16 GMT -5
My speakers are toed in according to Dr. Hsu's recommendations. He says point them so the sound crosses slightly in front of the listener. I've tried them at various angles and find that Dr. Hsu's recommendation works the best in terms of having a balanced sound and a very nice soundstage.
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Post by Bonzo on Jan 13, 2015 14:10:50 GMT -5
Mine are toed in about half way between no toe and aimed directly at the sweet spot. . Mine are very similar to geebo's. They seem to sound better not pointed directly at the sweet spot. Same here. |
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Post by drtrey3 on Jan 13, 2015 14:15:15 GMT -5
Mine were toed in almost till pointing at my ears. But I got my UMC-200 back yesterday (thank you Emotiva tech staff!!!!) and in setting everything up I tried straight ahead. I liked it. Images are not quite a specifically located in space, but depth is better. I do not know if they will stay that way, but for now, I am really enjoying the sound. Most of it is almost certainly having the UMC back and putting the Denon back in storage, but for now, I am perpendicular.
Trey
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Post by jmilton on Jan 13, 2015 14:40:36 GMT -5
My speakers are toed in according to Dr. Hsu's recommendations. He says point them so the sound crosses slightly in front of the listener. I've tried them at various angles and find that Dr. Hsu's recommendation works the best in terms of having a balanced sound and a very nice soundstage. Interesting....mine cross about 1 foot behind my head, per Revel's instructions. Apparently the only "recommendation" is for people to experiment and settle on what sounds best to them. |
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