Speaker Positioning


Should I consider floor standing speakers with a recommended (by manufacturer) minimum distance from side wall of 36 inches if my max only allows for 24? Just wondering how critical this type of guidance is...

gnoworyta

@gnoworyta 

You can adjust toe angle to minimize reflections but need distance from the front wall to tune for bass reinforcement.  If you can bring them out say 3 feet to the rear baffle that could also work.

What would help greatly is if they came with port plugs which allow closer to wall positions. 

Trying to make the speakers fit into a smaller space is hobbling the speaker. This is potentially a $20k solution and folks are suggesting shoehorning and compromise. 

@soix The OP is asking a hypothetical question.  However, they also asked about Fyne 703 in September, which need 3' minimums.

If you need more Bass closer to the wall , many people don’t have these recommended distances , one of my SF SPEAKERS ARE DOWN FIRING AND CAN BE CLOSE TO WALLS , IF PORTED FRONT OR BACK , OR SEALED 

IN MY LARGE ROOM I HAVE THEM 10 inches from the front wall and 18 from the side wall and sound good toed in from behind the tweeter just pointing to the outside of the ear , you always have to move an inch hear or there to fine tune your setup.