Question on speaker placement

[i JACK o]

I just purchased a pair of paradigms studio 100s and a cc-690, im in the middle of setting everyting up ad i waswondering does my center channel and fronts have to be the same distance fom my listening position or in other words is it okay if i move my 2 fronts about a foot closer to me then the center channel

[erict]

Originally Posted by i JACK o

I just purchased a pair of paradigms studio 100s and a cc-690, im in the middle of setting everyting up ad i waswondering does my center channel and fronts have to be the same distance fom my listening position or in other words is it okay if i move my 2 fronts about a foot closer to me then the center channel

That should be just fine as when you run your speaker setup in your receiver it will adjust any distances. Just remember to toe in you L and R a little toward your seating position.

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by erict

That should be just fine as when you run your speaker setup in your receiver it will adjust any distances. Just remember to toe in you L and R a little toward your seating position.

thanks eric, i made a bit of a blind buy and did not take in account my space restrictions

[Big Daddy]

Originally Posted by erict

That should be just fine as when you run your speaker setup in your receiver it will adjust any distances. Just remember to toe in you L and R a little toward your seating position.

A little toe-in is ok. Unfortunately, people have a tendency of over doing it and completely ruin their sound stage. At the most extreme toe-in, the speakers should point toward your shoulders and not your head.

[jlafrenz]

You should be fine with your mains a bit closer to you than your center. Mine are closer than my center and don't have any issues As mentioned, auto room correction will detect this, or enter it manually. Also, level matching will help. As far as toe in... not necessary, though I do suggest trying it and comparing it to having them straight. Choose what sounds best to your ears.

[erict]

Originally Posted by i JACK o

thanks eric, i made a bit of a blind buy and did not take in account my space restrictions

I would call that a great buy Wish I had room and cash for them. I just ordered 9's and CC-290. Enjoy, and give them time to break in (I think around 100 hours) so keep the volume low to moderate and if you are not using them during this period just turn some music on to help them break in quicker.

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

A little toe-in is ok. Unfortunately, people have a tendency of over doing it and completely ruin their sound stage. At the most extreme toe-in, the speakers should point toward your shoulders and not your head.

LOL huge save there big daddy i just had them toe'd to my head thanks

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by erict

I would call that a great buy Wish I had room and cash for them. I just ordered 9's and CC-290. Enjoy, and give them time to break in (I think around 100 hours) so keep the volume low to moderate and if you are not using them during this period just turn some music on to help them break in quicker.

i actually bought them used off ebay, they were demo's, so they should be close to broken in, i got the studio 100s v4, cc-690 v4, dual servo subs v2, and 4 adp-590 v4's all for 3500$ i just couldnt resist

[erict]

Originally Posted by i JACK o

LOL huge save there big daddy i just had them toe'd to my head thanks

The key is a little But good points from jlafrenz and BD.

[-DLS-]

Originally Posted by i JACK o

i actually bought them used off ebay, they were demo's, so they should be close to broken in, i got the studio 100s v4, cc-690 v4, dual servo subs v2, and 4 adp-590 v4's all for 3500$ i just couldnt resist

Wow that's a wicked deal!! Even though I already have speakers I would've bought that package and kept a few things.. maybe a pair of the ADP-590's and 2 subs and sold the rest and possibly make even more money than I paid. Hmm if you don't need all four surrounds in that room I'll be glad to take a pair from you and make you some $$ back . Seriously though that's a sweet deal!!! Congrats.

I think your fine with the placement. the Studio 100's will probably even sound better a bit out from the wall. What receiver are you using? Like others have said you can do an auto cal or maybe even pick up an SPL meter to match the levels. As for toe in I experimented with different angles and my personal preference is straight out.. depends on your room too I guess but I would play around with it.

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by -DLS-

Wow that's a wicked deal!! Even though I already have speakers I would've bought that package and kept a few things.. maybe a pair of the ADP-590's and 2 subs and sold the rest and possibly make even more money than I paid. Hmm if you don't need all four surrounds in that room I'll be glad to take a pair from you and make you some $$ back . Seriously though that's a sweet deal!!! Congrats.

I think your fine with the placement. the Studio 100's will probably even sound better a bit out from the wall. What receiver are you using? Like others have said you can do an auto cal or maybe even pick up an SPL meter to match the levels. As for toe in I experimented with different angles and my personal preference is straight out.. depends on your room too I guess but I would play around with it.

thanks DLS, as for the ADPs i am looking to sell a pair of them seeing as a 7.2 setup might be overkill for my room, anddd im using a denon 4308ci as a reciever and ill be getting an xpa-3 amp and x series speaker wire for my birthday in july

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by i JACK o

thanks DLS, as for the ADPs i am looking to sell a pair of them seeing as a 7.2 setup might be overkill for my room, anddd im using a denon 4308ci as a reciever and ill be getting an xpa-3 amp and x series speaker wire for my birthday in july

Ha Ha ~ There is no such thing as over kill

I have A 7.3 in A room that is 12 x 24 & all speakers & subs are run off Ext. Amps It's not over kill either ~ It's crazy

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Ha Ha ~ There is no such thing as over kill

I have A 7.3 in A room that is 12 x 24 & all speakers & subs are run off Ext. Amps It's not over kill either ~ It's crazy

welll put but my room is like half that size and luckily for you theres no parental figures in your house to run up stairs and let you know how they feel about you listning to toy story on +1 db

[Hammie]

Think of your front speakers as sitting along an arc. The fronts should be a little closer. I have each of mine about 7.5 feet from my listening position.

[-DLS-]

Originally Posted by i JACK o

thanks DLS, as for the ADPs i am looking to sell a pair of them seeing as a 7.2 setup might be overkill for my room, anddd im using a denon 4308ci as a reciever and ill be getting an xpa-3 amp and x series speaker wire for my birthday in july

Cool if you're serious about selling a pair of the ADP-590's send me a PM. I'll sell my ADP-390's so I can have an all Studio setup! I think that 4308 will handle your new speakers with no problems... good for now but the XPA-3 or any other amp will definitely give them what they want! Damn - just saw in you're gallery how old you were You're a youngin' and have a crazy setup already with a ton of Blu-ray's. Wonder what you'll have when you're my age!?!

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by Hammie

Think of your front speakers as sitting along an arc. The fronts should be a little closer. I have each of mine about 7.5 feet from my listening position.

thanks hamie im gonna try to shoot for the same measurements as you, i love the room you got byy far the most amazing improvement ive seen on this site, from samsugs to b&W=

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by -DLS-

Cool if you're serious about selling a pair of the ADP-590's send me a PM. I'll sell my ADP-390's so I can have an all Studio setup! I think that 4308 will handle your new speakers with no problems... good for now but the XPA-3 or any other amp will definitely give them what they want! Damn - just saw in you're gallery how old you were You're a youngin' and have a crazy setup already with a ton of Blu-ray's. Wonder what you'll have when you're my age!?!

LOL yeah well if im lucky ill have a setup half as nice as yours by the time im 90

[crazyBLUE]

Originally Posted by i JACK o

welll put but my room is like half that size and luckily for you theres no parental figures in your house to run up stairs and let you know how they feel about you listning to toy story on +1 db

Just give it time ~ They will not always be there to tell you to turn it down

[i JACK o]

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Just give it time ~ They will not always be there to tell you to turn it down

ahh you give me hope for the future