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How far should you be sitting from your speakers?

I have a pair of Martin Logan Summit speakers. I wanted to know everyones thoughts on how far away should I should be sitting from Electrostat's.
I have the Summits 8' apart and I am sitting 10' away at this time. I tried sitting in a perfect triangle 8' but it seemed to close to sharp in the highs.
What is the ideal position?
russb

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What sounds best to you.
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Another way that will work, Use a steady 1K pink noise tone adjust spacing and distance for a Ball of sound Perfectly between the speakers. The ball of sound will be very noticable when obtained. This can take a while.
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Pure simple test tone 1K pink noise. available from many test cds ect. When properly spaced ect there will be air around and behind the "ball of sound" Be sure to use a movable chair to find the correct lock in point. This will bring imaging up to parr and will do nothing for optimum bass responce so you results will be used as a starting point.
One could use a mirror to find the refelction points on side walls ect to place sound absorbing material at that point to help with reflections.
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