speaker placement help needed please

[karma67]

hi,
due to my room layout i have my speakers as per the video,they are 1300mm apart and i sit directly in the middle of the 2,at 2 meters distance.my first question is having the right speaker so close to the turntable,is this a big no-no?
secondly my other option would be to move them to the other wall but this would mean im kinda sitting off axis near the left speaker.
i could move the whole hifi rack instead and leave the speakers where they are,whats my best option?
im going to try it out tomorrow but im looking for general advice first as they are bloody heavy! :)


http://vid1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/jamiecreig123/20150711_221527_zpsj79lwmpg.mp4

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/jamiecreig123/20150711_220853_LLS_zpsbvdcztu9.jpg

[struth]

Doesn't have to be a problem. I would prefer for the speaker to be away from the speaker in case of sound waves affecting the delicate nature of a TT but if it is working well and your happy then no real reason to change it imo....sure someone will come along and say otherwise tho:eyebrows: I might be tempted to move it a n other foot away though

[walpurgis]

The KLHs are looking good Jamie. I see you succumbed to the lure of a Soddek. :D

The Linn is reasonably resistant to vibrations and floor movement, so you'll probably be OK unless the wick goes up really loud.

[karma67]

yes im sorry mate but i did :) ittok as well,the poor AR is going on the bay soon :( do you think im better off selling (if i decide to) the 774 with the turntable or separately?

[struth]

separately the way prices are going....

[karma67]

separately the way prices are going....
i dont think mine would reach the heights the last one did grant although here's hoping...

[struth]

should do 150/200 range judging by latest sales, depending on condition and who's looking etc.

[RobbieGong]

Hi Jamie, What's with the bog roll on top of the toilet cistern top left of pic :eek:

[walpurgis]

Keep the 774. It sounds better than the Ittok. When you decide to move the LP12 on (and I bet you will :)), you'll have a good arm ready for your next TT. It works great with a Garrard 401, or Techie and the best I've heard is on an older Roksan Xerxes (yes, there are some good ones about). That was stunning!

[karma67]

ha ha ha i'll have you know thats an ikea dvd storage system if you please! i forgot i left the bog roll up there,i was cleaning the old oil out of the turntable honest guv!

[karma67]

Keep the 774. It sounds better than the Ittok. When you decide to move the LP12 on (and I bet you will :)), you'll have a good arm ready for your next TT. It works great with a Garrard 401, or Techie and the best I've heard is on an older Roksan Xerxes (yes, there are some good ones about). That was stunning!

maybe wise words there geoff,ive already got a nagging voice in the back of my head saying "dont sell it,down the line your regret it".

[walpurgis]

http://www.vinylengine.com/tonearm_reviews.php?make=Mission&model=774%20(original)

[Hipper]

Symmetry is the key to the best sound. In other words the speakers should be the same distance from their respective corners and ideally the corners should be the same build (e.g. all walls, not one a wall the other a door).

For these reasons I would suggest trying with both speakers on the wall where the dog is., perhaps keeping the rack where it is (meaning longer speaker cables). I've found it better to keep the rack on a side wall rather then between the speakers. It avoids reflections off the back wall coming to you off the gear.

This gives good advice on positioning:

http://www.barrydiamentaudio.com/monitoring.htm

This book has lots of useful tips:

http://getbettersound.com/index.php

[Spectral Morn]

Symmetry is the key to the best sound. In other words the speakers should be the same distance from their respective corners and ideally the corners should be the same build (e.g. all walls, not one a wall the other a door).

For these reasons I would suggest trying with both speakers on the wall where the dog is., perhaps keeping the rack where it is (meaning longer speaker cables). I've found it better to keep the rack on a side wall rather then between the speakers. It avoids reflections off the back wall coming to you off the gear.

This gives good advice on positioning:

http://www.barrydiamentaudio.com/monitoring.htm

This book has lots of useful tips:

http://getbettersound.com/index.php

I would concur with this.


Regards Neil

[karma67]

This gives good advice on positioning:

http://www.barrydiamentaudio.com/monitoring.htm

cheers fella's,
i was only reading that last night,his floating shelves are a great idea. :)

[karma67]

much better sound now :)
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/jamiecreig123/20150713_174922_zps7bo5djyx.jpg

http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj548/jamiecreig123/20150713_175830_zpsbd4ypate.jpg

[Barry]

The left-hand speaker does look 'boxed in' between the two sofas. :scratch:

[karma67]

yes barry it is and that was my main concern about putting them there,ive gone back to the first position now with the ditton 44's.
its a case of working with what ive got or junk one sofa.

[walpurgis]

Hi Jamie. Are you using the KLHs again or persevering with the 44s?

The 44s are no doubt on immediate hearing, more 'impressive' than the KLHs, but my suspicion is that the KLHs will prove to be the better speakers ultimately (even if a supertweeter might help them along just a bit).

[agk]

Junk the spare sofa. Sound is first priority and lets face it the thing looks like it will walk out on its own given a nudge.

[gadgie]

is that an AR legend TT. I had one of those. Wish I never got rid of it.

[karma67]

Hi Jamie. Are you using the KLHs again or persevering with the 44s?

The 44s are no doubt on immediate hearing, more 'impressive' than the KLHs, but my suspicion is that the KLHs will prove to be the better speakers ultimately (even if a supertweeter might help them along just a bit).
staying with the 44's geoff at the moment,ive just recapped them and they are sounding rather nice,yes the klh's only loose out to the 44's at the top end.


Junk the spare sofa. Sound is first priority and lets face it the thing looks like it will walk out on its own given a nudge.
thanks for that comment mate!


is that an AR legend TT. I had one of those. Wish I never got rid of it.
yep it was a lovely turntable but alas there was too much play in the bearing,im much happier with the lp12.

[Michael loves music]

Yes left speaker too boxed in behind sofa