# Speaker set up poll **URL:** \ **Category:** Loudspeakers\ **Created:** [April 8, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203 "2023-04-08T07:55:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![luca.pelliccioli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/luca.pelliccioli/32/93681_2.png) [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 7:55am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/1 "2023-04-08T07:55:06Z")
Hi members, I’m reading (again) Paul’s book and Jim Smith’s GBS book about speaker positioning. A lot of useful informations, as usual. A lot of controversial theories, as usual. And the conclusion is always the same: let your ears judge! Having said that, I’m curious to know what is your preferred set up ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/5/d/5dfbbac95342a18b4bc14fc788dbbd43f6feae83.jpeg) . > 1 **Distance tweeter to tweeter (Y) compared to distance tweeter to listening position (X).** > It impacts on the soundstage width and accuracy of imaging, separation of instruments and more or less realism of the scene along with inherent engagement. _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/1))_ > 2 **Minimum distance from tweeter to listening position.** > It may help when you achieve a better way for speakers disappearing _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/1))_ > 3 **Toe-in vs Toe-out speakers.** > It impacts both on soundstage width and depth, focusing the image and letting the speakers disappear. _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/1))_ ---
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/2 "2023-04-08T08:11:32Z")
![sit Al edit](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/6/8/687ddb581728c59081be2b186ae6cba4baea1580.jpeg) (red and blue are sad, Purple is very happy, Green as well) ---
**Author:** ![akro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/akro/32/177145_2.png) [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/3 "2023-04-08T08:22:32Z")
is that the subwoofer at your feet? ---
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/4 "2023-04-08T08:29:22Z")
Nope. It’s a large amplifier. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/1/d/1db83f228dea008b1f46637d8f5c123158ac08c9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![akro](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/akro/32/177145_2.png) [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 8:34am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/5 "2023-04-08T08:34:43Z")
ah, foot warmer ---
**Author:** ![Job\_Jalink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@Job\_Jalink](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Job_Jalink)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/6 "2023-04-08T09:34:42Z")
We also need a poll for a beer and/or wine fridge. ---
**Author:** ![Job\_Jalink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9a140/32.png) [@Job\_Jalink](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Job_Jalink)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 9:39am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/7 "2023-04-08T09:39:43Z")
Interesting poll, Luca! Curious to learn what may be derived from it. ---
**Author:** ![ViperRGD](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/viperrgd/32/176965_2.png) [@ViperRGD](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ViperRGD)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/9 "2023-04-08T11:01:19Z")
Al - I’m sure your room sounds Bacchtastic (unless seated in the unfortunate red or blue positions)! ---
**Author:** ![lonson](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/lonson/32/249792_2.png) [@lonson](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/lonson)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/10 "2023-04-08T11:25:08Z")
I wish my room was bigger! But I’ve worked it out well. It really helps that my speakers are both omni-directional and directional. ---
**Author:** ![Elk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/elk/32/1240_2.png) [@Elk](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Elk)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/11 "2023-04-08T12:09:47Z")
A nicely constructed poll. ---
**Author:** ![tony22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/12 "2023-04-08T12:26:38Z")
IMO, Luca, too much of this depends on the size of the room, the type of speakers, and the way the room is treated. To me these books and recommendations are good but very general guidelines. Have you gotten any thoughts from Sonus faber for your model? ---
**Author:** ![luca.pelliccioli](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/luca.pelliccioli/32/93681_2.png) [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/13 "2023-04-08T14:14:42Z")
My premise Tony was that our ears must be the rule, of course, I agree. Sonus faber manual is lacking about details: 1,8 mt minimum distance apart (without mentioning tweeter to tweeter or speaker to speaker) and 1 mt far from both side and front wall. Very poor indeed. I was expecting more infos from the manufacturer. ---
**Author:** ![tony22](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@tony22](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tony22)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/14 "2023-04-08T14:29:23Z")
That’s probably about as far as they can go for general placement. I’ll bet, though, if you call them they’ll probably be able to give additional help once you give them the specifics of your new room. Can’t hurt to give it a try. ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/15 "2023-04-08T14:34:21Z")
hey luca…my preference is an isoceles triangle… 8 ft spread between tweets…and 15 ft from speakers to my listening point… Some prefer near field listening…my preference it the more panoramic view point or soundfield choice…works better for me. My friend you have a lot choices to play with…each one has it’s own specific merits…kind of like an ice cream parlor…all wonderful but which to choose… Best wishes!! ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/16 "2023-04-08T14:47:06Z")
You’re right, Luca about one’s ears being the final decision maker. For example, in my oddly shaped room, after a couple years of adjustments, my Wilsons are far from where the Wilson method originally put them. ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/17 "2023-04-08T14:47:57Z")
Funny how that turns out… Best wishes ---
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/18 "2023-04-08T14:49:46Z")
You just have to have patience, be methodical and have a couple rolls of blue painter tape. ---
**Author:** ![davida](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/davida/32/94292_2.png) [@davida](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davida)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/19 "2023-04-08T14:55:56Z")
The Hometheater Shack did an evaluation of several $3000.00 speakers. at the time they had posted many pictures with blocking marks to show where speakers had been positioned…these illustrations sadly are now gone The pains taken to develop this evaluation was amazing in it’s attention to detail… If you like to read here is the link… > **[The Official $3,000 Speaker Evaluation / Home Audition Event](https://www.hometheatershack.com/threads/the-official-3-000-speaker-evaluation-home-audition-event.73340/)** > > The Official $3,000 Speaker Evaluation / Home Audition Event > > > > > > Introduction > > IT IS HERE! We are in the midst of the Home Theater Shack $3,000 Speaker Evaluation event, as I write this. Six pairs of speakers are on the premises, and over the next... Have fun Best wishes ---
**Author:** ![allan.thunes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f17d59/32.png) [@allan.thunes](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/allan.thunes)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/20 "2023-04-08T15:07:30Z")
> [@luca.pelliccioli](#): > > I’m reading (again) Paul’s book and Jim Smith’s GBS Great poll. Thanks. I don’t have much practical experience so am also leaning on these references and REW. > [@RonP](#): > > You just have to have patience, be methodical and have a couple rolls of blue painter tape. Much work yet to do in set up and heeding the wisdom of these words ---
**Author:** ![gorm.yoder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f6c823/32.png) [@gorm.yoder](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/gorm.yoder)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2023, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203/21 "2023-04-08T16:15:27Z")
Excellent resource (among several others) - sometimes I borrow from multiple sources (collective wisdom) depending on my situation or needs. I do exert some level of skepticism as I feel I need to understand the logic/science behind the principals before I apply someone’s approach to speaker setup. [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-set-up-poll/33203.md?page=2)