I have been using Linkwitz Labs Orion speakers for about 7 years and I have heard the PAP Quintets many times in a friend's system. Speaker placement depends on the room size, particularly the ceiling height and room width, and where your listening chair will be placed. IMHO, I think you will have better success in the smaller room primarily because of the room width. The friend who owns the Quintets originally had the speakers pulled 7 or 8 feet into his room but he was not completely satisfied. After discussing this with Ze'ev, he moved the speakers back significantly (about 4' I believe) and he is much happier with the sound. Regardless of the room you choose, you will have to experiment.
PAP owners
Hey folks,
First of all, a huge thumbs up to Ze’ev at PureAudioProject. He guided me through my purchase process (Trio15 Coax10), helping me to arrive at a good starting point for my first Open Baffle speaker "build".
Looks like a wait time of 2 - 3 weeks.
These will be my first OB speakers (never even had the opportunity to listen to any OB speakers) and Ze’ev has been very responsive, professional and patient. Each time we speak, I get a mini education!
Any PAP Trio owners have experiences/suggestions to share on setup?
I have a choice of rooms.
The first (12’ x 32’) is untreated, hardwood floors, and sparsely furnished. It is my top floor office/listening space.
The second (14’ x 18’) has wall to wall carpeting with moderate living furniture.
I have heard that OB speakers are better if they can be pulled far away from the front wall.
Also heard that OB speakers should not be used with much absorption treatments.
If true, would the long and narrow top floor room be a better place to start? Or is 12’ too narrow for these speakers?
Looking forward to the experience and reporting my findings.
Thanks everyone!