I’m assuming everyone here understands the basics of speaker placement. You need to get a speaker in room to know how it will interact. Postulating will not provide satisfactory feedback, much like reading about products vs. listening.
IMO problems are not always caused by the sheer size of a speaker. For example my current speakers are 6ft tall and 20 inches deep with 4 x 8 inch woofers for lows and rear ported on the top and bottom (room is 13 x 15 but the rear wall is open concept) Once I moved them more than 2ft out from the front wall there were no issues with bass, the sound is very balanced. Any members in BC or passing through are welcome to stop by for a demo. I’ve had smaller speakers that excite parts of the room that are simply not useable in my space regardless of placement. Room correction is a godsend in those situations. With that said certain designs simply need room, like panels and some OB speakers.
One thing that surprised me when I was working in the industry is how many manufacturers are fine with putting larger speakers in smaller rooms provided they have a bare minimum distance from front and side walls. The conversations with product designers was contradictory to what I was reading on forums. Obviously some common sense needs to be exercised when making a choice.
Having a good relationship with a dealer that allows home auditions or a web company with trial periods is the best route to follow if you want to know just how big of a speaker will work.
IMO problems are not always caused by the sheer size of a speaker. For example my current speakers are 6ft tall and 20 inches deep with 4 x 8 inch woofers for lows and rear ported on the top and bottom (room is 13 x 15 but the rear wall is open concept) Once I moved them more than 2ft out from the front wall there were no issues with bass, the sound is very balanced. Any members in BC or passing through are welcome to stop by for a demo. I’ve had smaller speakers that excite parts of the room that are simply not useable in my space regardless of placement. Room correction is a godsend in those situations. With that said certain designs simply need room, like panels and some OB speakers.
One thing that surprised me when I was working in the industry is how many manufacturers are fine with putting larger speakers in smaller rooms provided they have a bare minimum distance from front and side walls. The conversations with product designers was contradictory to what I was reading on forums. Obviously some common sense needs to be exercised when making a choice.
Having a good relationship with a dealer that allows home auditions or a web company with trial periods is the best route to follow if you want to know just how big of a speaker will work.