Increasing height of stand-mount -- what to expect


I'd like to increase the height of my stand mount loudspeakers, perhaps by putting something on the floor and then setting the spiked stands atop that piece of stone or whatever. (They are dedicated stands, so I'd not want to put something between them and the speakers.) What I'm after mostly is getting the tweeter more on a level with my ears, but I'm wondering if increasing the height of the speakers would have other effects, mucking with the bass, for example.
Yes, I know I could just try it out and listen to find out what happens, but I'm wondering if there's some rule of thumb, something to anticipate.
Thanks.
-- Howard
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Showing 3 responses by rrog

Instead of raising your speakers try tilting them back. You can use a level so you know they are equal or you can use a drafting T. Place the T across the back of the speak with the long end pointed toward the listening seat. Looking down the T tilt the speakers so they are aimed at ear level. You can also use a laser aimed down the T.
Csmgolf, That is correct. Most people know the distance from the wall behind the speakers changes the tonal balance, however, there is rarely any thought given to the distance between the floor and the speaker which is a critical room boundary as well.
Hornguys, I am curious why the midtreble is the only area of concern when tilting or raising the height of a speaker. Can you please explain?