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Tweeter height - how to compensate?

My new speakers are too tall! The tweeter sits about 6 to 8" or so above my ear when I sit on the couch. This is really my first true experience with conventional speakers as I previously had Maggies, where tweeter height is not an issue.

Besides changing the furniture (not an option - and anyways, the sofa would look ridiculous - the one we have is already of a decent height), what else can be done?

I have tried raising the rear of the speaker a half inch or so but it sounds like this broke up the soundstage or something - I did not like the sound even as much. The speakers sound good but walking around and just before parking butt they sound better.
kck

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kck OP
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OK, will go to the Baby Superstore and see if they stock a booster in XXXXL. Kidding.
Yes, I can remove spikes, but that itself is a sonic compromise, yes? And that takes care of maybe an inch.

I will look for pillows, and try moving the speaks back a bit.

Thanks all. Welcome more suggestions if any.
kck OP
184 posts
 
Agree with the "drops off" just based on observation. Six inches above the tweeter does not sound like six inches below!

The speakers are full-range 3-way floorstanders. They are aprx 9 feet apart and each is 11 feet from listening position. Enough room from the sides and rears.

I guess all I can do is raise the seat somehow.

Thanks.
kck OP
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Gabbro: Yes, the sofa is at or slightly above ear height (depends on how straight I sit).
So is this THE reason? Do you other guys agree/have you experienced this? Question I would ask then, is why did this not happen with the Maggies and the same sofa?
Sorry to make a big deal of this, but it really is quite annoying.
I will have to get that sofa out of there for a listening test. Must - do - when - wife - not - at - home.

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