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    Join Date: Feb 2011

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    I have a pair of Spendor SP/71's and by design they slope backwards. A few days ago I decided to place some wooden blocks under the rear spikes thus raising the speakers to a level position. Well the sound difference is amazing! The sound is now directly in my face and sounds more direct and impacting. Of course this maybe a 'new to the ears' experience so may not be the best in the long term but as it stands it seems to be a massive improvement.

    Just what were Spendor (or any other manufacturer) trying to achieve by angling speakers back so they fire over your head?
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    To introduce a time delay aspect between tweeter and woofer I would think

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    T'was what I meant although parts of my mind are still waking up...

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    What you said was not incorrect Dave.

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    Thanks Chris.
    In - Tweaked Lenco GL75, Linn Ittok, Ortofon Cadenza Black
    Through - Croft Micro 25 RS LS, power R monoblocks, RIAA R. Ortofon ST-80 SE SUT.
    Along - Tellurium Q Ultra Black cables
    Out - Harbeth SHL5 Plus XD's

    Street photography


    Dave

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    It is an attempt at time alignment as suggested above.

    What you have now done is to direct the tweeter to ear level and are reaping the benefits.

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    i use low level stand where you can adjust the tilt to whatever angle you want.. complete with castors

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